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A former House of Assembly candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Kehinde Alex Bankole popularly known as KAB, has called on Nigerian and Kwara leaders to intensify efforts on performances, to enable the country and the state to enjoy dividends of democracy together. KAB made the call on Friday, May 29 in commemoration of the celebration of Nigeria's return to democracy. Bankole urged the Federal and State Government to deepen the tenets of democracy through an advanced, modern and globally acceptable way of governance. “He lampooned the APC led federal government for impoverishing Nigerians in it's five years of ruling. While urging the leaders to improve in the system of governance as a panacea for economic and political advancement. The Ekan-born construction magnate and politician advised leaders to strengthen performances as he announced his interest to steer the wheel of leadership in the coming dispensation. His words: "It is may 29, I...

A stalwart of the Peoples' Democratic Party and former gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Hon Zakari Mohammed has described Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s one year in office as a disaster foretold, describing his administration as a ‘one chance government’. In a statement signed by Zakari Mohammed, the politician lamented the dawdle and fate that has befallen the State, adding that the State of Harmony never had it so bad, in recent time. The outspoken two term member of the House of Representatives intoned that even the immediate past administration of the state, which the incumbent had since his assumption of office launched vendetta against, is being rated far better than the current administration. He said the case is like a ‘one chance bus’ in which governance is run as a deceitful venture, adding that within one year in office, the current government has wasted and lavished the State’s monthly allocation, Internally Generated Revenue, the tax refund billions o...

AGORO YOUTH FORUM We felicitate with citizens of kwara state and occupants on one year celebrations of new administration in the state. Peace and tolerance should be our priority. Also, we use this medium to appreciate the last administration in the state for numerous achievements in term of infrastructures, health, education, Agriculture et cetera and those projects were still a landmark achievements in the history of the state in spite of the propaganda and blackmail weighed against the personality of the past administration. We appreciate our amiable leader Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki(CON) who initiates good relationship between the government and traditional rulers in the state, this were part of measures employed and embrace by previous administrations in order to reduce crime rate and reaffirm individual commitment to security of life and properties of the people. Furthermore, Governor Abdulrahman should interact and learn from the past administrations through proper consulta...

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and urged them to sustain the good values they imbibed during the holy month. Saraki noted that the holy month taught the faithful piety, self denial, good neighbourliness , discipline, empathy with and making provision for the less privileged  in the society. He added that all those values if sustained and permanently imbibed by Muslims will help to build a great country for the benefit of all. He urged the people to continue to pray for Nigeria, in particular,  and the entire world in view of the challenges posed by the raging Covid-19 epidemic and its impending socio-economic implications. “This last Ramadan was very unique in that we observed it without all the normal gathering for Iftar, tarawih prayers, listening to tafsir and going for lesser hajj. Also, as advised by both health and religious authorities, there would be no g...

Amb  Omolara Zainab in press statement made available to this Medium through his media aide urges all Muslims brother and sister to Keep  there self  and there loved ones well during Ramadan this year,  will mean adapting usual religious and cultural practices. The Statement reads : Traditionally Ramadan is a time for communal prayer, spiritual reflection, meals with extended family and friends to break daily fasts with, and concludes with the community celebration of Eid-Al Fitr. While staying at home throughout the holy month of Ramadan though is very challenging, but  it is necessary to protect ourself and loves one from contacting this deadly virus (COVID-19). Staying at home to pray on Eld - Al Fitr.  will surely play an important part in the nation’s effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s the message from health experts and Muslim leaders as communities across Kwara State (Ilorin)  prepare to celebrate the holy month end at t...

Amb  Omolara Zainab in press statement made available to this Medium through his media aide urges all Muslims brother and sister to Keep  there self  and there loved ones well during Ramadan this year,  will mean adapting usual religious and cultural practices. The Statement reads : Traditionally Ramadan is a time for communal prayer, spiritual reflection, meals with extended family and friends to break daily fasts with, and concludes with the community celebration of Eid-Al Fitr. While staying at home throughout the holy month of Ramadan though is very challenging, but  it is necessary to protect ourself and loves one from contacting this deadly virus (COVID-19). Staying at home to pray on Eld - Al Fitr.  will surely play an important part in the nation’s effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s the message from health experts and Muslim leaders as communities across Kwara State (Ilorin)  prepare to celebrate the holy month en...

Amb  Damilola in press statement made available to this Medium through his media aide urges all Muslims brother and sister to Keep  there self  and there loved ones well during Ramadan this year,  will mean adapting usual religious and cultural practices. The Statement reads : Traditionally Ramadan is a time for communal prayer, spiritual reflection, meals with extended family and friends to break daily fasts with, and concludes with the community celebration of Eid-Al Fitr. While staying at home throughout the holy month of Ramadan though is very challenging, but  it is necessary to protect ourself and loves one from contacting this deadly virus (COVID-19). Staying at home to pray on Eld - Al Fitr.  will surely play an important part in the nation’s effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s the message from health experts and Muslim leaders as communities across Kwara State (Ilorin)  prepare to celebrate the holy month end at t...

The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)   has adopted direct primary for the Edo State governorship election, two members of the NWC told this newspaper, a move that has been condemned by the state chapter of the party. The NWC at its Thursday meeting, however, reached no decision on the method of primary for Ondo State. The Edo State APC primary has been slated for June 22 while that of Ondo State is to hold on July 20. In a phone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the APC spokesperson, Lanre Issa-Onilu, confirmed that the party’s NWC reached the agreement on Thursday at the party secretariat in Abuja. “It is true, we’ve adopted a direct primary method for Edo governorship primary,” he said but declined further comment on the new development. However, two sources within the NWC, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to speak on the matter, told PREMIUM TIMES that the party adopted the direct primary for Edo Sta...

...as another 2500 vulnerable Kwarans get 10,000 each About 500 Kwara youth whose livelihoods have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic have each received N10,000 stipend, courtesy of the immediate past President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki. This is coming less than a week after no fewer than 2500 economically vulnerable persons across the State each got N10,000, also from Senator Saraki. The Press Officer to Saraki on Local Matters, Abdulqadir Abdulganiyu, who made this known in a statement, said the money was to support the beneficiaries during this difficult times occasioned by the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic. Abdulganiyu said this intervention is different from the palliative materials including food items, hand sanitizer and gloves Saraki had earlier distributed to less privileged members of the society, aimed at cushioning the impacts of the lockdown that was earlier imposed by the State government to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to him, Saraki, had...

The Professional Disc Jockeys Association of Nigeria (PDJAN) on Thursday claimed to be at the receiving end of the restriction order caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in the entertainment industry. Nigerian Tribune reports that the association’s u officer, Mr Onyenegecha Isaac (Dj MarSs), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos State that the social distancing precaution made them shut down activities. According to Dj MarSs, the only means of reaching out to fans and clients is through the social media where they can’t get paid and many people are not even enlightened enough to use it. “DJs are the young vibrant major group that is feeling a direct negative impact or effect of the lockdown process. The DJs earn their living by entertaining guests in all kinds of events and also providing PA system. “Now, no form of gathering. Clubs, bars, pubs are shut down. The DJs are dying in hunger, seriously. “The angle of engaging the clients i...

Dr. Amuda Aluko was born on the 30th October, 1938, he attended Ilorin Middle School (now GSS) (1948-1950), Barewa College, Zaria (1950-1952), School of Hygiene, Kano (1953-1955), Kano Medical School (1955-1961) before proceeding to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (1967-1968) for his Post-Graduate Diploma. Dr. Amuda Aluko was until his death a member of various Professional associations, some of which include Member of Nigeria Medical Association, Member of Association of General Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Direct Member of the World Organization of National Colleges of Academics and Associations of General practitioners among others too numerous to mention. Dr. Aluko was at various times the Medical Officer-in-Charge of Sokoto General Hospital, Birnin Kebbi General Hospital, Katsina General Hospital, Kafanchan General Hospital, Jos General Hospital, Okene General Hospital, Lokoja General Hospital, Idah General Hospital, Offa General Hospi...

Dr. Amuda Aluko was born on the 30th October, 1938, he attended Ilorin Middle School (now GSS) (1948-1950), Barewa College, Zaria (1950-1952), School of Hygiene, Kano (1953-1955), Kano Medical School (1955-1961) before proceeding to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (1967-1968) for his Post-Graduate Diploma. Dr. Amuda Aluko was until his death a member of various Professional associations, some of which include Member of Nigeria Medical Association, Member of Association of General Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Direct Member of the World Organization of National Colleges of Academics and Associations of General practitioners among others too numerous to mention. Dr. Aluko was at various times the Medical Officer-in-Charge of Sokoto General Hospital, Birnin Kebbi General Hospital, Katsina General Hospital, Kafanchan General Hospital, Jos General Hospital, Okene General Hospital, Lokoja General Hospital, Idah General Hospital, Offa General Hospi...