Author: Basheer Luqman

Sheik Abubakar Issa Salaty (Authentic), a revered Islamic scholar from Ilorin, has announced the official commissioning date for his newly completed mosque, the Saiful Qodriyah Baba Otte Salaty Central Mosque. The mosque, located at Elite Royal Estate, along the Kwara State University (KWASU) axis in Malete, will be formally commissioned on Friday, September 13, 2024. The ceremony will be graced by the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR, who will officially commission the mosque at 10:00 am. Sheik Abubakar Issa Salaty has received widespread commendation for this monumental project, which stands as…

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi has joined the nationwide solidarity march of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over the prolonged captivity of one of its members, Dr Popoola Ganiyat. The doctors during the walk on Tuesday in Lagos, urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward her safe release. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the doctors are seen displaying placards with different inscriptions, demanding the immediate release of Ganiyat, a Registrar in the Department of Opthalmology at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna. According to the medical practitioners,…

The lawmaker representing Kwara Central at the 10th Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha was seen adorned in a vintage traditional Islamic turban as he rode on his horse like royalty, delighting his supporters, who could not hold their joy at his emphatic presence at the festival. Meanwhile, social media went berserk during the week when images of the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival crashed the internet. Yet, the most captivating moment of this year’s Ojude Oba Festival was when images of Farooq Oreagba, the managing director of NG Clearing Limited, took the internet by storm. His unique ensemble, featuring tatted hands, a…

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha on Sunday flagged off the distribution of farm tools worth over N200 million to farmers in Kwara State. Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the Senate shared 3,500 bags of 50kg fertiliser and 1,000 pumping machines to smallholder farmers across the four local government areas of his constituency in the first phase of the exercise as part of a broader strategy to ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Mustapha extended the gesture to individuals and associations like All Farmers Association of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress.…

A 21-year-old female student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Mojisola Awesu, who was contracted by her friend to act as a girlfriend for another private varsity student at a party for the sum of N15,000 has been found dead at a refuse dump in the Aleniboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday. According to the PPRO, a resident of the community had reported on August 12, 2024, that a dead body was found by some labourers at…

Manchester United and Chelsea have both reportedly submitted offers to sign Juventus winger, Federico Chiesa, who has found himself out of favour at the Italian club. According to reports from Spain’s SPORT, Chiesa is yet to decide on his next destination. In a potential domino effect, Juventus may look to Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling as a replacement for Chiesa. The Turin club has reportedly made an inquiry about Sterling, who was notably unhappy after being excluded from Chelsea’s matchday squad against Manchester City on Sunday, according to the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation of…

German outlet Weltfussball on Monday confirmed that the German Football Association has initiated an investigation into the conduct of Nigeria international Victor Boniface during Bayer Leverkusen’s Super Cup win over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, Kwara Express reports. Boniface was reported to have shown the opposing players his outstretched left middle finger as he ran past him after the final whistle. The 23-year-old opened the scoring in the 11th minute before being substituted for tactical reasons after Martin Terrier was shown a red card in the first half. Centre referee Tobias Stieler said in his report that he didn’t witness the…

Atalanta have informed Paris Saint-Germain that they must pay at least €40m to secure the services of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, sources revealed. The Serie A club is said to be furious with PSG for bypassing them and directly approaching the player with a lucrative offer that more than doubles his current salary. Lookman, who played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season by scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen, was absent from the squad for Monday’s Serie A clash against Lecce. Reports suggest the Nigeria international requested to be left out in a…

The APC Member representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Honourable Muktar Tolani Shagaya, has lauded Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s performance in a recent speech at a special prayer session held for APC candidates. Addressing the press, Hon. Shagaya expressed deep gratitude for Governor Abdulrazaq’s leadership and emphasized the need for unity within the party. The seasoned lawmaker further appealed to all APC candidates and party members to work together for the party’s success in the forthcoming local government polls. Hon. Shagaya also convened a stakeholder and familiarization meeting with APC candidates and party leaders from both Ilorin West and Asa Local…

As the curtains closed on the simple yet historic launch of “Inside Kwara” on Friday, 16th August 2024, it was clear that the media outlet, helmed by Yusuf Mutiu Olaitan, had set out to make a bold statement – one that resonated with attendees and commentators alike. The event, although modest in scale, was rich in content, with a dynamic debate between Comrade Bello Onikanhum and Hon. Ibraheem showcasing the intellectual prowess and passion of Kwara’s young leaders. The exchange, which highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing the state, was both captivating and thought-provoking, leaving audience members with much…