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02/01/2024

How Kwara NG-CARES is Impacting Lives Positively (Video)

The COVID-19 pandemic is a historic phenomenon whose impact on the economy and livelihood activities of the citizens of not just Kwara State but Nigeria as a whole cannot be quickly forgotten.

However, The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery & Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme is an intervention designed and supported by the World Bank, implemented by the supervising Agency Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) which came at the right time to complement the effort of His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazak and serve as a springboard through which social intervention drive of Kwara State can be boosted.

The Objectives of the Kwara NG-CARES For MSMEs Programme are:

-To provide relief, facilitate recovery, and enhance the capabilities of vulnerable business owners in Kwara State.

So far, we are proud of the results gotten from Result Area 3 for MSMEs of the KWARA NG-CARES Programme with a Disbursement of N50,000 to Nano Businesses, N200,000 Operational Business Grant to Micro businesses & N500,000 Grant to Small-scale businesses supporting a total of 8,105 vulnerable businesses during the Second Phase of the intervention.

31/12/2022

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly candidate for Omupo Constituency, Alhaji Abiodun

24/11/2022

Saraki Addresses Kwarans Ahead of PDP Presidential campaign in Kwara

13/11/2022

Sponsored! VIDEO Hakeem Lawal leads SDP Senatorial Campaign flag-off in Kwara North
Thousands of SDP members and residents attended the campaign rally in Patigi on Saturday

13/11/2022

Sponsored! Kwara SDP Governorship candidate in 2023 general elections, Hakeem Lawal Leads Party's campaign flag-off for Senatorial Candidate in Kwara North, Attahiru Adamu Manko on Saturday.

Thousands of SDP members and residents attended the flag-off in Patigi

10/11/2022

Sponsored! Kwara 2023: Mammoth Crowd Welcome Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Kwara, Waziri Yakubu Gobir in Afon, Asa Local Government Area.

01/11/2022

Share/Oke-Ode Constituency: Obayomi Azeez Olaitan Unveils Manifesto (Video)

In the last three decades of my life, I have interacted with major towns across my constituency. I have lived and enjoyed childhood moments at Oke-Ode and Share. I have had agricultural and farming experience at Idera, Oyan, Alabe, Ajegunle, Famonle, Shagbe, Omugo, and Oke-Daba communities. I have engaged in buying & selling activities at Oreke, Oro-Ago, Ilupeju, Alegongo, Ahun, Oyate, Adio, Alera, Famonle, and Babanla. I have friends and family at Arola, Bankole, Labaka, Omi-aro, Oyan, Iyana Share, and Babanloma. I can comfortably say I have visited and enjoyed the comfort and economic benefits of all the towns that made up Share/Oke Ode Constituency.
In course of my relationship with the various towns and villages, I have noticed the absence of pertinent needs such as; drinkable water in some towns, poorly equipped and abandoned school buildings in some villages (particularly Gaa Fulani). However, with me as your representative, the time for ease has come-Fulani Language. I have noticed with keen interest the bad roads in majority of our villages which has prevented easy access to farm produce. I am also aware some of our villages are not connected to National grid at all. I have noticed that poverty has found a safe abode amongst our people. I have also noticed the disconnection between our people and our representatives. All of the above identified problems are why I present myself to you in service as an agent of goodwill and a totem of service.

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01/11/2022

Share/Oke-Ode Constituency: Obayomi Azeez Olaitan Unveils Manifesto (Video)
In the last three decades of my life, I have interacted with major towns across my constituency. I have lived and enjoyed childhood moments at Oke-Ode and Share.

I have had agricultural and farming experience at Idera, Oyan, Alabe, Ajegunle, Famonle, Shagbe, Omugo, and Oke-Daba communities. I have engaged in buying & selling activities at Oreke, Oro-Ago, Ilupeju, Alegongo, Ahun, Oyate, Adio, Alera, Famonle, and Babanla. I have friends and family at Arola, Bankole, Labaka, Omi-aro, Oyan, Iyana Share, and Babanloma. I can comfortably say I have visited and enjoyed the comfort and economic benefits of all the towns that made up Share/Oke Ode Constituency.

In course of my relationship with the various towns and villages, I have noticed the absence of pertinent needs such as; drinkable water in some towns, poorly equipped and abandoned school buildings in some villages (particularly Gaa Fulani). However, with me as your representative, the time for ease has come-Fulani Language. I have noticed with keen interest the bad roads in majority of our villages which has prevented easy access to farm produce.

I am also aware some of our villages are not connected to National grid at all. I have noticed that poverty has found a safe abode amongst our people. I have also noticed the disconnection between our people and our representatives. All of the above identified problems are why I present myself to you in service as an agent of goodwill and a totem of service.

https://factualtimesng.com/share-oke-ode-constituency-obayomi-azeez-olaitan-unveils-manifesto-video/

29/09/2022

2023: Fight for Nigeria of our dream, PROF. WALE SULAIMAN Tasks Nigerians

The foremost Social Democratic Party Kwara South Senatorial candidate, Prof. Wale Sulaiman (PWS) speaks to Nigerians as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifts the ban on campaign yesterday Wednesday 28th of September, 2022.

The humanitarian politician calls on all Nigerians to demand and fight for the Nigeria of our dream. He charges Nigeria to regain its leadership role in all metrics of true representative democracy and development in Africa.

01/09/2022

Kwarapreneur: Saliu Mustapha Commends Gov Abdulrazaq's Support for SMEs

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Kwara Central, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his commitment and consistent support towards development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the state.

Saliu Mustapha in a teaser message posted on his page on Thursday hailed Kwarapreneur initiated by current administration to provide grant for young entrepreneurs in the state.

According to him, the private sector is critical to economic development. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are the major drivers of job generation, poverty reduction, and wealth creation.

"I commend his Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Executive Governor of Kwara State, for the Kwapreneur 3.0 initiative, which aims to provide a support system for aspiring entrepreneurs to access seed capital.

"Go to https://kwasupport.com.ng/kwapreneur/ and register to take advantage of this opportunity to add value and strengthen Kwara State's domestic economy. Registration closes on September 21, 2022."

Recall that Saliu Mustapha has also offered support for entrepreneurs through his foundation by sponsoring training and releasing grant to start new business as well as energize existing ones.

31/08/2022

SDP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ADEBAYO COMMISSIONS CAMPAIGN SECRETARIAT IN WARRI,

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo on Monday 29th August, 2022 commissioned the SDP presidential campaign secretariat in Warri, Delta State.

While commissioning the building, Prince Adebayo stated that the people should see the secretariat as a sign of hope for them, and that it brings an end to deceit, while ushering in truth in governance.

He noted that the office has been opened for the people, and that the restoration of their destiny lies in their hands, adding that the party will solve the problem of unemployment amongst Nigerians.

“We open this office in the name of the Father, the son, the Holy Spirit and in the name of all the good things and all the good people of Nigeria”, he added.

Among those present at the commissioning were the former minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, Sen Ugochukwu Uba and Chief Godwin Osigbeme.
Also present was the Delta State gubernatorial candidate, Barr Kenneth Gbagi, accompanied by his deputy and

Others include Chief Mrs Oshilim Ishioma Rosemary, the state chairman of the party, Ambassador Oke Idawene JP, Rev. Philip Bilotu, LGA, Ward Chairmen, Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly, Osiki Amos, Chairman of the party in Ughelli South LGA, Felix Wologhor, Chairman, Jeremi Ward II, Edward Office, President General, Oginibo Community, Kelly Obi, Welfare Officer, Jeremi Ward II, Chief Samuel Otoh, Unit Ward Chairmen and Mrs. Helen Diajiyeren, candidates under the platform of the Social Democratic Party.

31/08/2022

Muslim/Muslim ticket: Let us not allow any politician to bamboozle us - Obasa

With the 2023 general election drawing close, the focus should be more on the need for better governance, not religious sentiments that include Muslim-Muslim or Christian-Christian tickets, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has tasked Nigerians.

Obasa gave the charge on Wednesday at the 14th Annual Hijrah Lecture organised by Lagos State House of Assembly.

His position was supported by guest speakers at the event including popular Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Offa, Kwara State, Sheik Muyideen Salman Husayn; Hon. Justice Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi, a Kadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, Kwara State; and Sheikh Ishaq Mustapha Zuglool Sunuusi, head of academics, Daru Dawah Wal Irshad Arabic Centre, Isolo.

According the Speaker, even though it has been argued that religion and politics are intertwined, it has been noted that religion has never been a determinant in the development of many countries that are currently doing great.

"All over the world where democracy is being practised, it has been established that good governance is not really determined by their religions. In countries like India, Singapore, China and most of the democratic states in Asia and some other parts of the world where neither Islam nor Christianity is being practised, it is gratifying to note that good governance is seen all around them.

"Even here in Africa before the advent of both Islam and Christianity, we had good and steady democratic setting with our traditional beliefs. It is now worrisome, however, that we allow religion to dictate to us how democracy should be practised," Obasa said.

He argued that the spiritual core of democratic governance is the obligation to serve the people with godly principles and noble objectives.

"People should understand that whoever will be fair, just and is visionary, who can look back and identify good people to form a team with, in order to achieve success is someone who should be of concern to us in a democratic state to lead, not religion.

"There is no doubt that Nigeria is at a most precarious phase in its existence as a nation. These are indeed trying times for Nigeria and Nigerians. We should focus more on how the failure of politics and faith has compromised the unravelling of the Nigerian project.

"Therefore, at this time when Nigeria stands at its most critical juncture in history regarding next year general elections, there is a crucial call for religious bodies to deploy their collective spiritual energies in not only undermining the negative forces of nepotism and dysfunctionality, but in positively enhancing the development of Nigeria.

"Whether the political party contesting is running on Muslim-Muslim ticket or Christian-Christian ticket and otherwise, our focus should be the good intentions of the contestants. Let us not allow any politician to bamboozle us with religion as a determining factor for who we will choose as our leaders.

"In fact, as enshrined in the Constitution of Nigeria being a secular state, there is no provision for the elevation of a particular form of religion over another, let alone which one should be in charge of the government. Instead, what we have is freedom of religion," he added.

On his part, Justice Sayi said Islam all humanity is one.

"The primary roles and responsibilities of religious leaders is to teach, guide, educate and emancipate the minds of premodial sentiments like tribalism, nepotism and the rest that affect the minds.

"Message of unity and humanity should take the lead of what should come out of religious houses, whether churches or mosques. Religious leaders should know that God has created us equally and they should also know that nobody has been created superior. The first most important responsibility of pastors and Imams is to lead the people to virtue," he said.

In his own lecture, Sheikh Sunuusi, noted that Islam urges co-habitation and co-operation with others for the benefit of the society.

"Islam says we should not cheat any other person," he said as he punctured the arguments of those against Muslim/Muslim ticket with how situations had sprung up Christian-Christian governments in the past.

Explaining the idea behind the topic, the chairman of 14th Hijrah lecture, Hon. Adams Noheem Babatunde, said it had become imperative for religious leaders to tread softly and preach unity.

"This is not the time for teachings that would polarise us. We expect people of influence to always emphasise peace and unity at all times," he said.

25/08/2022

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23/08/2022

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo speaking at the ongoing NBA Conference in Lagos.

He identified five problems facing the Nigeria and suggests workable solution to oil theft and bunkering in Nigeria.

04/08/2022

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As part of reconciliation moves, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar on

04/08/2022

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... Formally Congratulates APC Senatorial Candidate A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara

08/07/2022

SDP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, PRINCE ADEWOLE ADEBAYO speaks on critical national issues and how he plans to tackle challenges facing the country

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03/07/2022

Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) Cautions Politicians Against Fake News, Hate Speeches, Inciting Comments ahead of 2019 general elections

02/06/2022

Madawaki of Ilorin and Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, Alhaji Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir on Wednesday unveiled his economic development plan for the state. He also promised to conduct local government election in order to fast track grassroots development, if elected as governor

31/03/2022

Kwara House of Assembly declares Saheed Popoola's seat vacant

Kwara State House of Assembly has declared seat of Hon Saheed Popoola vacant

The House declared the seat of Popoola from Ojomu/Balogun State Constituency vacant following his defection to Social Democratic party

28/03/2022

SDP Presidential Aspirant, Prince Adewole Adebayo 2023 meets State Party Chairmen
..Shares new strategy to address challenges mitigating against Nigeria's development

25/03/2022

SDP Presidential Aspirant, Prince Adewole Adebayo visits Emir of Zazzau

08/03/2022

Osun 2022: Five Undisputable Facts Why PDP Delegates Will Vote Ademola Adeleke

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Tuesday March 8, 2022 conduct primary election to pick party's flagbearer for Osun 2022 governorship election.

Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, PDP governorship candidate during 2018 poll remains the most formidable aspirant that can the party to victory.

Recall that Senator Adeleke won 2018 Osun State governorship election during the first ballot before APC allegedly used federal might to declare the poll inconclusive and order rerun in seven polling units.

Senator Ademola Adeleke despite the setback in 2018 has continued to wax stronger amidst sponsored attacks and imaginary division being orchestrated by enemies within and APC government in the state.

As thousands of PDP delegates elect party candidate for Osun 2022 governorship election today, it's crystal clear that Ademola Adeleke will emerge winner due to his wide acceptability among party leadership and members across 30 local government areas of the state.

1. Senator Ademola Adeleke is the symbol of strength for Osun PDP due to his statewide support base

2. Core loyalists of Adeleke dynasty dominated the PDP structure from ward to state level and they will be voting at during the party election. It's worthy of note that Ademola Adeleke and billionaire brother, Dr Deji Adeleke funded nomination and their election during congress.

3. Despite not occupying political office, Adeleke dynasty has continued to oil party structure and providing welfare support for Osun PDP leaders and members. This will be an opportunity for them to reciprocate the kind gesture.

4. Ademola Adeleke's supporters cleared over 80 percent during Adhoc Delegate Congress of March 1, 2022 that has been validated by court. Hence, they will be at Osogbo township stadium to vote Senator Ademola Adeleke.

5. Another fact is that Adeleke dynasty has the financial strength and capacity to fund the main election against Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

It's noteworthy that majority of the aspirants have stepped down to embrace the man with statewide support ahead of primary election

06/03/2022

Buhari Embarks on Another Medical Leave in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday March 6, 2022 departed Abuja to United Kingdom for medical check up.

Buhari is expected to spend two weeks in London

06/03/2022

Otunba Ilufoye Gives Students JAMB Forms In Offa

A House of Assembly hopeful in Kwara State and member of the All Progressive Congress, Otunba yinka Ilufoye (OYI) has obtained JAMB forms for some students in Offa.

Otunba Ilufoye presented the registration details to students drawn from all the wards in Ojomu Balogun Constituency on friday 4th of March 2022.

The Business Mogul noted in a statement made available to newsmen by his media adviser Adeyemi Obadimu, "education and provision of sustainable empowerment will top his agenda, when elected as a lawmaker".

Recall that Ilufoye sponsored Mohammed Isa from Ojomu North west ward to modern Auto mobile training in Lagos.

He also empowered over 100 people during his annual get together in December 2021.

06/03/2022

Ekiti 2022: Fayose is Crooked, Says Segun Oni

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Ekiti 2022 governorship election, Engr Segun Oni has described former governor Ayodele Fayose as a crooked and Lord of the Manor

Segun Oni stated this in an exclusive interview published by Punch Newspaper.

Oni who defected to SDP after losing PDP primary election said his new party will win July election.

While responding to reporter's question on influence of Fayose in PDP- "Going by that and the outcome of the primary, will you agree with those saying that everything shows that former governor Ayodele Fayose is more sophisticated and more grassroots-oriented than you?, Segun Oni said: "If somebody could steal, is that sophistication? It that sophistication or crookedness? At times, we allow crooks to have their way because we call them smart. There is nothing smart in crookedness."

"The night before the primary, we accredited about 650 people, who believed that I was their preference. And by the time we got to the voting point where people were instructed to show their votes to a Lord of the Manor, many of them chickened out. You can’t blame them; what is the status of these people compared to that of the former governor? Do you want them to develop the kind of inner strength they don’t have overnight? The person who created the voting system and called it a secret ballot protected the votes and the voter. So, I believe that we must have lost at least 300 votes to the fact that the secret was removed from the primary election and there was nothing we could do about it." He explained

18/01/2022

Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin on Monday joined other notable women to celebrate the first and current female Vice President of 🇱🇷 Liberia, Mrs Jewel Taylor as she clocks 59 today

Happy birthday Your Excellency, Mrs. Jewel Taylor.

14/01/2022

PHOTO STORY: Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo Abdullateef Campaign flyers to represent good people of Ilorin west and Asa of Kwara state floods social Media

11/01/2022

Breaking: Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan is dead

10/01/2022