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Kwara LGs ,SUBEB workers to  receive full salaries as LGs step down running cost The 16 Local Government Areas in Kwara State have shared  N681,726,779.53 from the State Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC) for the month of  January, while all categories of workers at the local government would receive full salaries this month  of January. The Chairman , Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr. Joshua Omokanye disclosed this while addressing newsmen after the JAAC meeting held at the Ministry of Finance Conference room Ilorin on wednesday. Omokanye explained that the local government  chairmen  unanimously  agreed at the meeting to step down their January runnning cost to enable the workers to receive full salaries. He said that the committee also agreed that Extra-ordinary  inflow of Exchange Difference Gain of N3,614,201.46 should be shared. Omokanye also restated that 10 per cent Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)from state government of N114,425,154.06

Kwara Govt Urges Calm as Army Begins Operation in the State The Kwara State Government has urged residents of the state to remain calm as the Nigerian Army begins the Kwara State leg of Its Operation Python Dance III security exercise in the state. The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed gave the assurance after a meeting with the new Acting Brigade Commander, Sobi, Col. A. A. Egbejule at Government House, Ilorin on Monday. Governor Ahmed said he has received a thorough briefing on the Operation from the Ag. Brigade Commander that the security operation, which is going on across the country, is designed to maintain law and order ahead of the forthcoming general elections as well as curb criminality in the state. He, therefore, urged all residents of the state to go about their lawful activities without fear as the exercise is designed to reassure members of the public on their safety before, during and after the forthcoming general elections in the state. Alhaj

2019: Kwara Sets up Joint Security Task Force The Kwara State Government has established a Joint Security Task Force headed by the Nigerian Army to check political violence before, during and after the general elections in the state. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed this on Monday at Agbaji Quarter in Ilorin when he led other members of the State Security Council to assess the extent of the damage during Sunday's political violence in the area. Governor Ahmed described the incident as unacceptable and a clear case of criminality which shows a complete degeneration of political values the state is known for. The governor who had earlier presided over the State Security Council meeting promised that all the culprits would be identified and brought to book to forestall reoccurrence. Dr Ahmed assured the people that the government and security agencies would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during the electioneering period. The State Securit

14/01/19 Press Release Kwara Political Violence: KWYSM Sues For Peace, Says Election is not war. The Kwara Youth Strategic Movement has called on politicians in the State to embrace peace, calling on them to refrain from turning Kwara into a theatre of war. The information is contained in a Press Release signed by the State Coordinator Ambassador Gegele Ahmed Ibrahim on behalf of the group in Ilorin on Monday. This is coming on the heels of the spate of Political violence in the State over the weekend, where several people were severely injured. He described the development as unfortunate, which cast shadows on the Harmonious reputation that Kwara has been renowned for. The Statement reads in part "Our attention has been drawn to the recenr orgy of Political violence in Kwara State. "We note with dissatsisfaction and displeasure the deperate by Politicians to overheat the Polity, cause confusion and security instability. "Such acts of glorifying thuggery, bandit

The Partnership That Works The leadership that cares KWARA SOUTH AND THE NECESSITY OF CONTINUITY OF SEN RAFIU ADABAYO IBRAHIM. OTUN YA 2019!!!!! Thoughtful for all well meaning southern kwarans, surely Sen Rafiu Ibrahim was never the first senator to represent Kwara South Senatorial District at national assembly but he became the first to make Kwara South active politically and Kwara State proud Economically at National Assembly. Gone are the days when we elect 'I support Senator' who only warm bench at the upper chamber which must not repeat it self again. He is the senator who move to end Nigerian Banking Industry extortion of citizens with unnecessary charges, Aside his feasible personal intervention project in every 7 Local Government of kwara south which is unprecedented in the history of the district, the constituency project is undoubtedly an impactful ones and strategically beneficial to the masses. He is the first politician to expended a whopping sun of 4Milli

Again, Factional APC Thugs Attack Saraki's Ilorin Family Residence, Injure 11, Damage 50 Vehicles For the second time in four days, political thugs loyal to the factional gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State yesterday attacked the Agbaji Ilorin family residence of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. The rampaging APC thugs opened fire on residents of the area, wounding at least 11 persons in the process. They also destroyed about 50 exotic cars parked at various locations within Agbaji Quarters. It would be recalled that the APC thugs had on Thursday unleashed violence on the people of Agbaji, Adewole and Pakata areas of Ilorin metropolis. Four members of the Peoples Democratic Party were injured during the Thursday's mayhem. The development eventuated a press conference that was addressed by the Senate President in Abuja where he raised an alarm about threat to his life and those of his family and supporters. The yesterday

11/01/19 Press Release Violent APC Rally: KWYSM Caution Politicians Against Criminal Violence, Intolerance, Reckless Impunity. The Kwara Youth Strategic Movement has  condemned in clear, unambiguous and srong terms the violent All Progressives Congress APC Rally in Ilorin on Thursday. KWYSM in a statement signed by it's state coordinator Amb. Gegele Ahmed Ibrahim on behalf of the group, described the overzealous action of the APC members as reprehensible and must be greeeted by a mass outrage. It will be recalled that some PDP members were reported to have been severely injured by overzealous APC members at Adewole and Pakata areas of Ilorin during a rally organized by the APC in Kwara State. "The brazen action of some members of the APC in Ilorin on Thursday, leaves much to be desired, as we approach the 2019 general elections." He said "Such brazen display of criminal violence, indiscriminate use of dangerous weapons and   reckless display of  impunity must

Lai Mohammed Uninformed About Governance in Kwara State-KWSG The Kwara State Government says the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed’s recent pronouncements on governance in Kwara State are at variance with the reality on the ground. In a response to statements by the Minister containing unsupported claims about governance in the State, the Kwara State government contradicted the image of stagnation painted by Alhaji Mohammed, maintaining that the state has recorded commendable strides. “Kwara State has made visible incremental progress in the years referred to by Alhaji Mohammed.  For example, since 2003, under the administration of former Governor Bukola Saraki and as upscaled by the current administration of Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, Kwara State has overcome its position as a civil service-driven state and is now a major frontier of growth in the north central region. The growth cuts across all sectors of our economy and includes successful reforms in health

*Atunwa Visits Kaiama, Promises Accelerated Development * The Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa has reiterated his commitment to the accelerated growth and development of Kwara North Senatorial District. Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa made the pledge on Saturday, during his pre-campaign dialogue with the people of Kaiama, ahead of the Party's campaign flag off. Atunwa noted that he is fully aware of the challenges facing the community, which he promised to address decisively, if elected as the Governor of Kwara State. In his words "some places here need electric transformers. We would ensure quick provision of transformers in Kaiama and its environment to enable businesses thrive and boost economic activities in this region" According to Hon. Atunwa, "We travelled from Baruten overnight where we have carried out same pre-campaign dialogue exercise, we all slept here in Kaiama and I must confess, Kaiama is a beauti

2019: Why Kwarans Must Ensure  Atiku's Victory At The Poll  - Ali Ahmad The Kwara state coordinator of Atiku Abubakar campaign organisation, Dr Ali Ahmad, on Friday stressed the need for every single Kwaran to be a volunteer for the Atiku/ Obi presidency in other states of the federation. Ahmad who stated this at the official opening of Kwara state campaign office of  the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate in Ilorin, the state capital, said this becomes necessary because of the " possibilities lying ahead of us all." Saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government has disdain for Kwara, Ahmad asked rhetorically " since the last time they came here for campaign in 2015 and we voted them in, they have visited so many states they consider important uncountable number of times, how many times have they come to Kwara since then, if we are important? " But Kwara is very much important to PDP and, for example, you can

*Mega Endorsement for Kwara PDP, as Emirs of Ilesha Baruba, Gwanara, Okuta declare Support For Atunwa .* It was a tale of mega endorsement and heap of support for the Kwara State Peoples Democratic Parties (PDP)  on Friday, as Four notable traditional rulers from Kwara North pledged their support for the PDP Governorship Candidate in the March 2, Gubernatorial election, Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa. They are the Emirs of Ilesha Baruba HRH Alhaji Halidu Abubakar,  Gwanara, HRH Alhaji Idris Sabi Abubaka and Okuta HRH Alhaji Idris Abubakar and that of Yashikira Emir of Yashikira, HRH Alhaji Umaru Usman Sariki. The endorsement is coming on the heels of Atunwa's visit to the  traditional rulers, to seek their support and royal blessings ahead of the Party's Campaign flag off. At Ilesha Baruba, where he made his first stop, Atunwa was received at the Emir's Palace by a jubilant crowd, amidst  wide cheer, praises and excitement. The Emir of Ilesha Baruba HRH Alhaji Halidu Abubakar w

OFFA ROBBERY: LAI MOHAMMED'S RECENT BEHAVIOURS/UTTERANCES TECHNICALLY RAISING SUSPICIONS Sholyment Having watched closely the level at which a supposedly Honorable Minister and senior citizen like Alhaji Lai Mohammed is descending low just for political reasons lately particularly his conducts on matters surrounding the tragic robbery at Offa last year, there had been rumour being inundated to lend my voice in order to draw insights which may be useful for the public and our law enforcement agencies. With Lai Mohammed frenzy to hijack control of power in Kwara for his Lagos paymaster  in order to extend the latter's political business colony to Kwara, the fact is becoming clearer and with every war being orchestrated and targeted at *Senate President Bukola Saraki* premised on his 2015 victory during  NASS leadership's tussles with Lai's paymaster; the pains of which they are yet to fully recover and which they are determined to avenge by pulling Saraki down in Kwara

Offa/Erin-Ile: Governor Ahmed Solicits Calm Over Judgment, Advocates Dialogue. The Kwara State State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on the people of Erin-Ile and Offa to remain calm and maintain law and order in the aftermath of a recent Supreme Court judgement concerning the boundary dispute between the communities. Governor Ahmed, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr Muyideen Akorede, urged the people of both communities to refrain from publishing or otherwise circulating unauthorized interpretations of the said judgement as the state government is employing dialogue as a means of finding an amicable and sustainable solution to the dispute. Alhaji Ahmed stressed that the state government will continue to uphold its constitutional mandate of upholding the welfare and security of all citizens and residents of Offa, Erin-Ile and indeed all communities in the state. He, therefore, urged those resident in all parts of the two tow

*Press Release* *KWYSM Condemns Decimation and Counter Decimation of Campaign Bill Boards, Calls For Restraint .* The Kwara Youth Strategic Movement, has condemned in strong and unequivocal terms the recent culture of decimation and counter decimation of Campaign Bill Boards by yet unidentified persons in the State. The Civil Society Organization in a Statement, signed by it's Coordinator, Ambassador Gegele Ahmed Ibrahim,  released in Ilorin on Friday, noted with deep disappointment, the event which has suddenly reached dizzying heights, describing it as unfortunate, done in bad faith and lack of Sportsmanship. "Democracy pressuposes that there is institutionalized conflict,  which can only be resolved by the strength of ideas of Political Parties and not violence, banditry and outright lawlessness as is currently obtainable." The organization added that, "Politics should be without bitterness, strife or recrimination. The People should be the very essence of po