Month: September 2019
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Edo Govt To Rebrand Correctional Center, Cater For Aged Citizens
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City. The Edo State Government has said that its social development programmes will prioritise rebranding of the Children Correctional Center as a reformatory facility, protection of the rights of the vulnerable and promotion of initiatives to engage its aged citizens. Speaking to journalists on the side-lines of the one-day retreat for…
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Alabi to industrialists: Make use of abundant solar to boost industrial development
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi has stressed the need to fix the power generating outfits to ensure industrial development of the nation. Mr Alabi made the call on Thursday in Ilorin while receiving members of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists Kwara State Capital in his office. The Deputy…
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1000 Kwara traders, artisans to get N1bn soft loans, says Gov
• Cabinet list likely next week By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has disclosed that no fewer than 1000 traders, marketers and artisans would benefit from a N1billion soft loan to run their businesses under the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP). KWASSIP bill is before the State House of Assembly. AbdulRazaq,…
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Kwara Governor flags off e-registration for immigrants
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday flagged off the electronic registration of non-Nigerians resident in the state, describing the exercise by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as a key step in national security and socioeconomic development. The programme, which is beginning in eight Nigerian states, would see NIS officials documenting…
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First 100 Days: AbdulRazak and challenges of governing Kwara
By Tunde Akanbi The present administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq reminds me of the regime of erstwhile Military Governor of Kwara state, Chief Salaudeen Olatinwo, as well as the former military administration of Buhari/Idiagbon at the federal level. The slogan of War Against Indiscipline (WAI) then was the key thing. Consequently, not a few Nigerians…
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Gov Zulum pays tribute to Shettima in Birthday Message
By: Ali Musa Biu- Maiduguri Borno state Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has paids special tribute to his predecessor now a Senator, Kashim Shettima who turned 53 years old . Zulum, in a message he personally distributed through social media platforms, called Shettima a mentor, with whom he has had “the greatest experiences” in life.…
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Pedagogy of a Leader: Tribute To Shettima At 53
By: Inuwa Bwala I left his government in fury, but returned to him like the prodigal son and benefitted immensely from his benevolence, to the contestation and disbelief of those who were beating the drums of war to which I dance. Above statement sums up the story of my relationship with former Borno State Governor,…
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Kwara will partner FG, relevant agencies to drive development, says deputy gov
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State government has assured that it will continue to partner the Federal Government and the World Bank so as to ensure that poor communities in the state maximally benefit from the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) intervention programme. Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, who gave the assurance on Monday in…
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Hijrah: Kwara Gov warns Nigerians against prejudice, hatred
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday called on Nigerians to shun prejudice and hatred for one another in the name of religion or other differences, calling instead for support for the oppressed people of the world. AbdulRazaq said in a speech at a rally commemorating the 1441 Islamic New Year…