Author: Promise Odejide

Public service today is too often measured by how loud one speaks, not how much one gives. But every so often, someone comes along who quietly reshapes that narrative through action, not applause. Professor Wale Sulaiman, CON, is one of those rare individuals — a globally respected neurosurgeon, humanitarian visionary, and proudly Nigerian changemaker whose story continues to inspire both at home and abroad. Prof. Sulaiman’s journey has attracted international recognition, with features on CNN, Essence of Black Culture, The Yoruba and the Weild World, and Unbelievable Facts Blog — not for celebrity appeal, but for extraordinary, consistent service…

The new student hostels at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, are nearing completion, as part of the state government’s broader efforts to improve infrastructure in tertiary institutions. The buildings, which have already been roofed, are expected to be handed over to the school management in the coming weeks. The project is aimed at replacing the dilapidated hostel blocks inherited by the current administration. According to the state government, the new facilities will feature modern amenities, including beds, wardrobes, reading tables, and student mattresses — all designed to ensure a more comfortable and conducive learning environment. Governor…

At a critical moment when communities yearn for leadership that delivers real change, Dr. Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini emerges as a compelling force for vision, integrity, and transformative impact. As the General Manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr. Tejidini has been instrumental in translating the bold vision of His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State, into tangible actions that touch lives and transform communities. Under his leadership, KWASSIP has become more than a government-backed initiative — it has grown into a movement of empowerment, inclusion, and sustained progress. From supporting micro-enterprises and empowering women and youth,…

“In a democratic setting, the legislative arm serves as the heartbeat formulating laws that reflect the people’s will while balancing power through oversight to prevent tyranny.” Tajudeen Habeeb, 2025. Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, the growth of its democracy has been undeniable, yet some of us have continued to argue that a strong and independent legislature is vital for a sustained progress. For the people of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, electing a representative who truly embodies their aspirations is critical. As the 10th National Assembly marked its second anniversary on June 13, 2025, Hon. Muktar Tolani…

“Leadership is not about the next election; it’s about the next generation.” In today’s political climate, where leadership is too often reduced to soundbites and ceremonial appearances, the people of Kwara South are demanding more than just presence and social media parades. They are demanding evidence-based performance and a verifiable track record. As the region looks toward sustainable development, improved security, and the protection of future generations, a growing conversation is emerging among stakeholders, elders, and the youth alike: Who among us has truly earned the right to speak and act on behalf of the people? One name keeps surfacing—not…

Kwara State has clinched its first-ever national title at the 2025 President’s Senior School Debate Competition, emerging as the overall winner in what is being described as a landmark moment for education in the state. The 26th edition of the prestigious contest was held from June 24 to 27 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, drawing participation from the best-performing secondary schools across Nigeria. Kwara’s team secured the crown after outshining other states in successive rounds, including a dramatic final face-off that saw them edge out Rivers State. Receiving the victorious students at his office in Ilorin on Friday, the Commissioner…

In an extraordinary demonstration of patriotism and service, Professor Olawale Sulaiman, a globally respected neurosurgeon and medical scholar, has voluntarily taken a 25 percent pay cut from his position in Louisiana, USA, so he can return to Nigeria every month to provide free brain and spinal surgeries. Despite holding a top-ranking role abroad, Professor Sulaiman has remained connected to his roots. Born and raised in Lagos, he has consistently emphasized his deep sense of duty to give back to his country. His return each month is not for leisure—but to stand in surgical theatres, offering life-saving procedures at no…

• Mobile courts to begin sittings at Ilorin Central Market • Jail time, confiscation of wares for offenders The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to residents, vowing to crack down on environmental law violators as it moves to immediately reactivate mobile courts, starting with sittings at the Ilorin Central Market (Oja-Oba). The Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, gave the warning over the weekend during a strategic meeting with ministry staff at the Ministry’s GRA headquarters in Ilorin. “We shall reactivate our mobile courts with immediate effect,” the Commissioner declared. “Those who dump refuse indiscriminately,…

“The price of good governance is public attention.” That may not be a common slogan, but in a place like Kwara South, it rings with quiet truth. The people are watching, not out of anger or distrust, but out of love. Love for progress. Love for the land that raised them. Love for the promises made at every campaign stop, in every handshake and every manifesto. Now in the sixth month of 2025, the journey of representation is well underway. Elections are still two years ahead, yet questions are already stirring among constituents, not with agitation but with curiosity. How…

The Kwara State Government has raised the alarm over a potential risk of flooding in parts of the state, especially in Jebba and surrounding communities within Moro Local Government Area. The alert follows a national flood risk warning issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre in Abuja, based on forecasts of heavy rainfall in the coming days. In a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the government urged residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures, as the warning comes at the height of the rainy season—a period typically marked by intense downpours,…