EFCC reveals How Lawyer swindled Land owners in Ilorin
The trial of a Legal Practitioner, Akeem Jimoh who was accused of defrauding many People of their Land commenced on Monday 15th of July 2019 before Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin with the prosecution calling two witnesses. A key prosecution witness, Babatunde Shittu told the Presiding Judge, that …
International Youth Day ‘19: Brain Builders International to Host High Level Sustainable Education and Skills Development Dialogue in Kwara
Brain Builders International (BBI) – a youth focused not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation – is set to host the 4th edition of its yearly signature event in Ilorin, Kwara state, on Thursday, 15th August 2019. The organisation, which is reputable for championing projects aimed at promoting Civic Engagement and Active Participation in Governance and Leadership, Climate …
EFCC docks Legal Practitioner over Land Fraud in Ilorin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal office has arraigned a Legal Practitioner, Akeem Jimoh before a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on a one count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence. Barrister Jimoh was arraigned before the Court Presided by Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar. The Accused Person allegedly received …
NBC DG, Modibbo Kawu Gives Update On Progress Made in his Commission
The Director General of National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu today via a press briefing addressed newsmen with an up to date assessment of situation in his commission. In his address, he reminded newsmen about the last time the commission met with them to announce the suspension of the licenses of DAAR Communications and …
Kwara Community Based Organisations set to host Summit
In view of the various inadequacies of government in meeting the socio- economic needs of citizens, the proliferation of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) both in Kwara State and the nation at large, has been some sort of solace; particularly for rural communities who are the biggest beneficiaries of these nonprofit groups that work at a …
Confusion in Bauchi As Two Speakers Emerge In State House of Assembly
Bauchi State House of Assembly is currently in disarray as members have elected two Speakers in separate elections. Eleven out of the 31 elected members of the Assembly sat as early as 7:00 am and elected Abubakar Suleiman as the Speaker of the House. Suleiman is a member representing Ningi Central Constituency and a …
Kwara First Lady Addresses Staff, Reiterates Her Commitment to Achieving Set Goals
Kwara state first lady, Mrs Foluke Abdulrazaq yesterday marked her first day in her new capacity after meeting with staff. She also reiterated her commitment to achieving set goals with her team. Mrs Abdulrazaq is an experienced diplomat who has years of experience in international relations and nation building.
Of Kwara and Saraki’s praise-singers By Rafiu Ajakaye
The last few weeks have seen a spike in efforts in the media to burnish the image of Nigeria’s senate president Bukola Saraki. This comes a few weeks before Saraki settles down for life after nearly two decades in various public offices as special assistant to the president, governor and senator. Perhaps the image-laundering …