Author: Basheer Luqman

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…

Renowned Ilorin-born broadcaster Bolaji Aladie has been honored with the Best Yoruba Language Translator Award at the 20th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI) in Abuja. Aladie, known for his proficiency in both English and Yoruba, was recognized for his outstanding performance in translation and interpretation. A graduate of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages from the University of Ilorin, Aladie’s extensive experience in broadcast journalism and strategic communications includes hosting the popular radio show *Pade Mi L’Assembly*. His induction into NITI highlights his commitment to excellence in language services. The conference, themed “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for…

By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian public relations, there are individuals whose presence feels almost mythic in its impact—figures whose vision is not just transformative but contagious, shaping minds and molding futures. Alhaji Yushau Shuaib is undeniably one such person. A beacon of strategic communication, a master of public relations, and a father to a new generation of innovators, his life and work are worthy of not just recognition, but of reverence. As I reflect on my own encounter with this extraordinary man, I realize that I have truly found a gold gem in human…

Kwara Express has announced the launch of its monthly Webinar Masterclass, designed to equip communication professionals and business leaders with critical skills in crisis management. The first edition, themed “Navigating Crisis with Confidence: The Power of Strategic Communication,” will take place on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at 5 pm, via Google Meet. The free, one-day webinar will feature renowned experts in crisis management and strategic communication, offering insights on how to effectively handle crisis situations and protect organizational reputation. Topics to be covered include crisis preparedness, stakeholder engagement, social media crisis management, and the art of messaging during challenging…

Ilorin, Nigeria – The Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, has commended the remarkable initiative spearheaded by the CEO of Image Merchant Promotions Limited and publisher of PRNigeria, Alhaji Yushau Shu’aibu. The initiative is part of the ongoing PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship, which is currently taking place in Ilorin. This fellowship is among several activities organized by PRNigeria aimed at nurturing and mentoring young, aspiring media professionals. It focuses on various areas, including solutions and developmental journalism, investigative reporting, fact-checking, and strategic PR communications. Speaking at the official unveiling of…

Senator Saliu Mustapha, the Turaki of Ilorin and representative of Kwara Central in the National Assembly, is set to deliver critical healthcare support to his constituents through a four-day medical outreach.  The initiative, in partnership with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Budo-Egba, will kick off on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Oke-Oyi Main Market, Ilorin East LGA. It will offer free consultations, treatments, and long-term medication to patients with chronic illnesses. According to his media assistant, Nasif Sholagberu, the outreach aims to enhance healthcare access for residents of Kwara Central. The medical services will continue in Ilorin South on Monday, October…

Play With Kwara Youths (PWKY) has officially opened registration for its 4th edition, set to take place later this year. According to a statement by Shafihi Abdulrasheed Alage, this edition promises to be even bigger than previous ones. PWKY 4.0 continues its mission of fostering teamwork, discipline, and perseverance among Kwara youths through sports. The event is open to all Kwaran youth, whether based in or outside the state. This year’s edition will feature three games: football (for male participants only, with a maximum of 15 players per team), table tennis (for both males and females), and ludo (for female…

No one versed in the history of Mr. Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, should be surprised at his recent outbursts on the courageous efforts of the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to restore sanity to Ilorin, the capital city. It is for his likes that history should never be erased from the national curriculum so that younger generations may know about how he and his cronies not only mindlessly converted many public properties and assets to their personal properties, such as he did with the choice Alimi Chalet and a few others, but they also left the…

In a surprising turn of events, Barrister A.U. Mustapha (SAN), a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and renowned philanthropist, has stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Kwara State Education Trust Fund. His resignation marks a significant shift within the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, under whom he was appointed on February 23, 2023. Mustapha’s leadership was a key element of the Kwara State Education Transformation Agenda (KWETA), aimed at mobilizing resources to bolster infrastructural development and growth in the state’s public education sector. A prominent figure in legal and philanthropic circles, A.U. Mustapha, fondly known as…