Month: July 2019
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KWASU multi billion naira ultra modern library complex commissioned
*As Kwara earmarks N11.2bn to revamp infrastructure in schools By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has solicited the support of the Federal Government and donor agencies in its drive to revamp the education sector. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the call on Saturday at the commissioning of the Multi-billion Naira Main Library Complex of Kwara…
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AbdulRazaq okays N350m for Colleges of Education, FADAMA
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Ongoing industrial action across Kwara State Colleges of Education may end in the coming days, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approving immediate payment of N250m to pay at least two months of their outstanding salary. AbdulRazaq also assured the schools of subsequent prompt payment of their salary along with gradual offset of…
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Increasing eye disorders and manpower shortage in Kwara
By Tunde Akanbi Kwara State under the new captainship of our amiable Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will definitely have a number of issues to address, however, the most paramount task will be the task of prioritisation. Repositioning of the health sector must as a matter of urgency be on the front burner not just because it…
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AbdulRazaq reinstates salary of Kwara ‘sunset workers
*Approves N100m gratuities By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reinstated the payment of salary to workers employed in the twilight of the last administration. “The Governor has directed that the workers be paid their May and June salary. As a statesman and father to all, His Excellency believes the government should…
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Kwara Gov explains why he’s on tour of govt facilities
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said he has embarked on statewide visit of various government facilities to fully appreciate the extent of the rot in the system. AbdulRazaq said the rots were so much and needed proper planning that would span multiple budget years to fix. “I have come…
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AbdulRazaq approves N232m for nutrition, primary health care
By Steve Oni, Ilorin To deepen access to primary healthcare, health insurance and nutrition for under-three children in Kwara state, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazak has approved immediate payment of N232m in counterpart funding. AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye in a statement on Tuesday said that the N232m includes N100m counterpart funds for Basic Healthcare Provision…
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Kwara now to access UBEC funds as AbdulRazaq approves ‘diverted’ N450m
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday approved immediate payment of the N450m that the previous administration had diverted from the UBEC funds, clearing the way for immediate readmission of Kwara to a scheme that is meant to improve access to basic education. The approval came a few days after UBEC…
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No lawmaker-elect is under suspension in Edo – Samson Osagie
By Ikhili Ebalu , Benin City Members of the All Progressive Congress, Uhunmwode constituency, have debunked the suspension of Barr Washington Osa Osifo lawmaker-elect to represent Uhunmwode constituency at the Edo state house of assembly. Hon Barr. Samson Osagie, a former Minority Whip, house of representative and a cheiftain of the party said the purported…
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Group Defends Mashood Mustapha Against Malicious Online Stories
By Steve Oni, Ilorin A political group in Kwara state, under the aegis of MM Support Group, has condemned recent attacks on its political leader, Alhaji Moshood Mustapha, a former governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), in 2019 elections in the state by one invisible group with the name “Defender of…