By Oyewale Oyelola Richard Branson, a successful British Businessman and Owner of Virgin Group emphasized the importance of listening in leadership by saying: “Lead by listening – to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.” One of the unique qualities of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the humility to listen…
By Uthman Qasim In 2020, floods ravaged several communities in Edu, including Likpata, Tswako and Edogi. Properties were washed away, and livelihoods were buried in the mud. Villagers had no potable water to drink and struggled to feed themselves for weeks. Schools and healthcare centres were submerged in water. It was a national emergency that…
By Mustapha Olayiwola The renewed controversy over an alleged 2022 agreement involving Senator Saliu Mustapha raises a rather simple question: what exactly was the agreement about? Senator Mustapha has never denied that there was an understanding between him and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. What he has consistently rejected is the interpretation of the document now being…
By Kabir Olayinka “True development is measured not by statistics, but by how quickly a farmer reaches the market and how fast a sick person reaches the hospital.” — Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Development is often measured by statistics such as gross domestic product, internally generated revenue, and investment figures. For ordinary citizens, however, development is…
By Fatima Rasheed A deliberate shift in governance is redefining leadership in Kwara State, with youth inclusion at the centre of a long-term strategy for continuity and impact. In a political environment often shaped by entrenched interests and recurring faces, the administration of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Kwara State stands apart for its deliberate and forward-thinking…
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari(CFR) has confered the traditional title of Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate on Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON. The first class monarch who also doubles as Chairman of the traditional Council of chiefs and Obas in Kwara State made the announcement during the Governor’s visit to…
By Ibraheem Abdullateef I will waste no time on the preamble. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s reign as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) bore little fruit for Kwara. If anything, it only qualifies as an over-glorified tenure which was whitewashed by an expensive public relations machinery to mask its shortcomings. This will be…
Beki Mashood Abdulquadri In the annals of Kwara State’s history, one name stands out as a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path towards a future where agriculture reigns supreme, and prosperity knows no bounds. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the people’s governor, has embarked on an unprecedented journey to transform the state into the nation’s…
Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya, the Executive Chairman of Salman Shagaya Foundation, has thanked the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, for his visionary leadership traits in the state. Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya made the revelation while dishing out his speech of appreciation on behalf of Bakini and Shagaya families during the condolence visit meant to honour…
Today, January 3, 2021, the portals for taking applications for a new crop of teachers have been programmed to go live. That begins a new process to fill our schools with qualified and competent tutors who will teach our children in basic classes and senior secondary schools across the length and breadth of Kwara State….
The surplus is often refered to as ‘having enough to consume and safe for the future.’ The historical abundance recorded between the 7th century BCE and third quarter of the 5th century BCE through the appointment of a young adult in his thirties to manage the “food security” programme of the ancient Egypt is about…
By: Ishaq Abdulsalam Governance comprises all of the processes of governing — whether undertaken by government of a state, by a market or by a network — over a social system (family, tribe, formal or informal organization, a territory or across territories) and whether through the laws, norms, power or language of an organized…
Kwara’s new Lord and Saviour, General Abdulrahman AbdulRazak (the conqueror of Bukola and PDP) has announced change of emblem for the state. You may not need to ask for reasons because no single logical one was given. The governor merely wished and the proclamation was made. Thou shall not grumble when the Lord Speaketh. Kwara…
By Abdulrasheed Akogun No doubt the historic annihilation of the Saraki political machinery is bound to go down as one of the suspense-filled folklore to be narrated to our progenies for decades if not centuries to come. The new guys on the block are coming at a time the adrenaline, expectations and no nonsense posture…
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq inaugurated as 4th Governor in Nigeria’s 4th Republic. Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq was in the early hours of today, the 29th day of May, inaugurated as the 4th Governor in Nigeria’s 4th Republic. The inauguration exercise was a low key event, and took place at the State’s government house, with supporters and well…
The candidate of the United Democratic Party has disclaimed rumour flying that the All Progressive Congress candidate for the gubernatorial election, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has backed out. In the a text message randomly sent to people on Friday night, it reads that the candidate of the APC has stepped down urging candidate to vote for the…
The candidate of the Labour Party, Comr. Issa Aremu has dropped from the Kwara state gubernatorial race to support the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The LP governorship flag-bearer, Comrade Issa Aremu, who announced this at an event commemorating International Women’s Day in Ilorin yesterday, said his party resolved to back the…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has commended one of his co-contenders in the just concluded primaries of the party, Alhaji Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi for his large heartedness and readiness to team up with him at ensuring the victory of their party in 2019 elections. Abdulrazaq made this remark…
Contrary to rumour on a radio station that Mallam Saliu Mustapha has been disqualified, checks by this medium indicate that he is leading all aspirants with slight margin over Two major contestants, Rahman Razaq and Professor Oba Abdulraheem. Reacting to the development, Director of Strategy at the Saliu Mustapha Campaign Organization, Yaqub Ishowo expressed gratitude…
Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, has felicitated teachers across Kwara State on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. Olododo, in a statement on Monday, described teachers as critical contributors to societal development and the future of the younger generation. He…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers across the state to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mashood Agboola. AbdulRazaq congratulated teachers across the state and commended…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has settled the medical bills of four journalists who were involved in a road accident in Efue, Asa Local Government Area of the state, and also provided them with cash support. The journalists, who sustained minor injuries in the accident, were involved in the incident earlier today while travelling to…
…says governor must deal with fallout from dropping three senators …insists Gov AbdulRazaq must fight Saraki, other aggrived Kwara politicians alone Former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has described Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as “timid”, accusing him of falling into the political trap of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. Wike made the remarks during…
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the appointment of former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Mashood Mustapha, as the Ameerul Hajj for the state’s 2027 Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Mustapha, popularly known as MM and the Wakili of Ilorin Emirate, will lead the state’s contingent and coordinate the 2027 Hajj…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Kwara state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq was among the six out of 19 northern governors that supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid during the 2023 election. Shettima spoke on Wednesday at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, during the turbaning of Kwara State Governor…
Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, has congratulated Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his turbaning as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. Olododo, in a statement on Wednesday, described the traditional title conferred on the governor by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as a…
Team MM dismisses reports of political bargain, says Mustapha will consult supporters before taking major decision Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has met with prominent politician and Wakilin Ilorin Emirate, Hon. Mashood Mustapha, in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing political consultations and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which has generated reactions and…
By: ADEYEMI, Daniel B Political crises are unavoidable in democratic societies. Conflicts of interest, marginalisation, financial allegations and other political manoeuvres capable of dividing a party are common causes of leadership tussles in any political setting. It is no longer news that the Kwara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently facing an…
…says removal aimed at hiding opposition presence in Ilorin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter, has accused the state government of removing its campaign billboards across Ilorin ahead of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s turbanning ceremony scheduled for next week. The party specifically alleged that government agents operating under the guise of the Kwara State…
…says Speaker prioritising ambition to succeed AbdulRazaq over Kwarans’ interests The lawmaker representing Edu Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saba Yisa Gideon, has accused Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu of “selling” the Assembly to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, alleging that he prioritises his ambition to succeed the governor over the interests of Kwarans. Gideon made…
