Rafiu Ajakaye
6 Feb
There is a reason Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sardauna of Ilorin, enjoys his solo moves within or outside of the state capital: he, among other things, fears the genuflection and the praise-singing that may get in the way of his primary assignment if everyone is in the know. That habit is grossly misunderstood, but he is…
30 Dec
Saturday December 27 2024 has earned its place in our diary with the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, Chief of Staff to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON. Barring the traditional fears of any eventuality around everyone of us, especially persons of his age, his death was shockingly chilling as the previous days offered no inkling of…
14 Dec
Firebrand politician Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo is known for what he does. He is a man whose credibility is best defined by the roles he played in the last hours of the 2023 election as he abandoned his SDP compatriots mid sea to cut deals with different political interests. Before the election, he spared no pejorative…
27 Aug
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced on Tuesday that the under-construction Ilorin Innovation Hub, one of his administration's flagship projects, is nearing completion. With 95% of the work done, the Governor emphasised that the hub will be a game-changer in the African tech landscape, creating opportunities for millions of young people across the continent. READ…
20 Aug
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's commitment to infrastructure and rural-urban development is beyond question, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, said on Tuesday, as he called on the Offa community to support the expansion and rehabilitation works recently approved for the Ibrahim Taiwo Road. Speaking during a sensitisation visit by Kwara State Commissioner for…
13 Jun 2024
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has clarified that Kwara State supports autonomy for local councils. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor said his trust in full autonomy for local governments is unshakable.
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History is not always written by the victors. Historical narratives are sometimes dominated by the villains who make the loudest noise and have the platforms. Empress Wu expanded the Tang dynasty, reopened China’s Silk Road, and funnelled government’s funding into social services for the poor and the vulnerable. But she made the mistake of letting…
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