Author: Basheer Luqman

By Abdulwaheed Onikanhun The swirling discussion of whether the proposed tax reforms are truly necessary reforms or an imposed burden on Nigerians sparked heated controversies and unending debates upon its presentation to National Assembly, on the 3rd October, 2024. The proposed reforms, are largely data driven based on recommendations by the Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August, 2023 with a broad mandate to carry out critical reforms bothering on Fiscal Governance, Revenue Transformation and Economic Growth Facilitation. Findings revealed that this committee is largely representative as it cuts across…

In today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape, Quick Response (QR) codes have evolved from simple tools for storing information to critical assets in the security ecosystem. Originally developed in 1994 by Denso Wave to streamline inventory tracking, QR codes are now essential for various digital applications, from authenticating payments to sharing private data securely. At its core, a QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that encodes information using a series of black-and-white squares. QR codes can store URLs, phone numbers, or even encrypted information by converting data into a format that can be read by a camera-equipped device. Thanks to…

By Adewole Abdulbasit Esq. The current state of affairs in our beloved nation, Nigeria, continues to deteriorate with each passing day. It is evident that there are those, particularly among the youth, who have resigned themselves to a belief that our country is beyond redemption, thus perpetuating destructive behaviors. Nonetheless, a true patriot, one who upholds values of nationalism and morality, cannot align themselves with this detrimental trajectory. It is imperative that we reflect on the following query: If we, the present generation of Nigerian youth, aspire to assume leadership roles in the future, how well-prepared are we to govern…

A renowned Public affairs commentator, Comrade Ishowo Olanrewaju has registered his felicitation with Alhaji Muhammad Uthman Lanre Jagunmo on his emergence as the new national president of Ilorin Emirate Youths Development Association (IEYDA).  Ishowo in a statement issued on Monday in Ilorin as obtained by the Kwara Express said he was delighted to receive the news of Jagunmo’s announcement as the new national leader of the youth indigenous association, describing it as a well-deserved elevation. “Your performance in your previous role as the Publicity Secretary as well as your contributions and dedication to the growth of IEYDA and Ilorin Emirate…

Fellow Kwarans, I feel compelled to address the pressing issues in our state, driven largely by our collective indifference. Our challenges—such as the infrastructure gap, high unemployment, widespread poverty, insecurity in Kwara South, and shortcomings in the education system—are all outcomes of this apathy. Since its establishment as one of the original twelve states in 1967, Kwara has given rise to remarkable scholars, professors, lawyers, musicians, and iconic footballers. Yet, we often shy away from confronting inequality, injustice, and corruption, mistakenly branding those who raise their voices as opponents of the government in power. In a meeting with former EFCC…

Urges Parents and Stakeholders to Support Program In response to the presence of circulating variant poliovirus detected in human and environmental samples across multiple states, the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) is launching a new round of the Polio Immunization Campaign. Running from Saturday, November 2, to Tuesday, November 5, the campaign will reach all communities across Kwara’s 16 local government areas, focusing on boosting immunity among vulnerable children. Dr. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of KWSPHCDA, shared this update during a recent engagement with Ward Development Committee chairpersons in Ilorin. Dr. Elelu highlighted that this campaign targets…

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to swiftly renew Nigeria’s two remaining orbital slots, allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to avoid a potential $400 million financial loss. This followed a motion titled “Need to safeguard Nigeria’s orbital slots to prevent potential financial loss of $400m to Nigeria,” raised by Rep. Tolani Shagaya, representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Kwara State. The ITU had granted Nigeria three orbital slots for satellite placement in geostationary orbit, critical for telecommunications, broadcasting, weather monitoring, and national defence. Currently, only one slot is utilised through NigComSat-1, leaving the other two…

By Mohammad Abdulkadri, anipr October holds significant meaning for Nigeria, the most populous Black nation, as it marks the country’s independence. This same month coincides with the birth of one of Nigeria’s finest assets, Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), born on the 16th of October. Prof. Sulaiman, a passionate and patriotic Nigerian, is celebrated for his role in shaping the nation’s development. His birth in the same month as Nigeria’s independence seems symbolic of the crucial role he plays in the country’s progress. Prof. Sulaiman is a pan-Nigerian…

In an inspiring development, Kwara-born Yakub Shukurat has been officially unveiled as the Girl Child Education Ambassador for Gombe State. The prestigious honor came as part of the “Girl Child Education Conference” held in Abuja, marking the ‘International Day of the Girl Child’ on October 11, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. Shukurat, a graduate of Mass Communication from Kwara State Polytechnic, was nominated by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Gombe to represent the state at the national conference. She was decorated alongside 35 other Corps members, each representing their respective states of service, including…

The way we connect, communicate, and engage with the world has changed as a result of social media. The algorithms that run social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube have a big impact on what we see and, in turn, how we think since these platforms are so important in forming public discourse. Thought-provoking questions are raised about the extent to which these algorithms influence our opinions and whether or not we are aware of their influence. These algorithms are meant to personalize content by showing users what is most likely to engage them. Every major social…