Author: Basheer Luqman

In just twenty-four months, Honorable Muktar Tolani Shagaya has redefined what it means to serve, proving that visionary leadership knows no term limits. Like the proverbial iroko tree that provides shade before its roots run deep, Shagaya—against all expectations for a first-timer—has silenced doubting Thomases with an avalanche of achievements that even veterans would envy. His tenure as Member representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency has been a masterclass in effective legislation, constituency engagement, and progressive policymaking, perfectly aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s Kwara development blueprint. From sponsoring groundbreaking bills to executing…

Fellow Nigerians, many are unaware that the campaign for the 2027 presidential and gubernatorial elections across Nigeria’s 36 states has begun in earnest. This is despite the incumbent president and governors still having two years and five months left in their tenure. What’s even more astonishing and amusing is the scenario unfolding in Kwara State. It’s clear that the race has begun, with intense competition among politicians, evident in the donations made at the Ilorin Emirates Development Progressive Union (IEDPU) and Barrister Iyiola Akogun’s newly launched Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM). Other signs and events indicate that the contest has commenced.…

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…