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SCHOLARSHIP: Senator RafiuI brahim Secures Licence for First Lady Pilot in Kwara South

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SCHOLARSHIP: Senator @RafiuIbrahim Secures Licence for First Lady Pilot in Kwara South The Kwara South Senator,  Dr. Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim has rallied round a young, promising and outstanding First Lady Pilot in Kwara South to secure her license with money from him and his associatiates within the soil of Kwara South. The lady whose story was first circulated on social media platforms cut the attention of the Kwara South Senator, Dr Rafiu Ibrahim. When the Senator saw the story online, he decided to raise the money needed by the outstanding lady to secure her license. In the circulated story soliciting for financial support, the lady cried out for five million naira (N5m) to complete her payment before the license could be secured. Senator Rafiu, who personally saw the story online called the attention of his Senatorial Constituency Office to make enquiry about the girl and her needs. From findings, the Offa Descendant Union has raised five hundred thousand naira for the lady. ...

The Unforgettable 1018 Days Drama. Yusuf Olaniyonu

The Unforgettable 1018 Days Drama.               Yusuf Olaniyonu Simon Kolawole, the founder of Cable Online newspaper is usually a jovial and jolly good fellow. He is capable of making jokes out of the most serious issues. As Editor of THISDAY where I also edited the Sunday newspaper, Simon would walk into my office and say, “Alhaji, Alhaji, Alhaji, how many times have you been to Saudi Arabia so that I can know the number of prefix I will put before your name?”. By that time, I will be at alert to know what news story he had to share with me. If it is news about my state, Ogun, Simon will add that “I am always reassured that you people from Ogun State are the problem of Nigeria”. If it was a legal issue he wanted us to discuss, he would begin by saying “ we need to kill all lawyers in this country for us to develop”. Then, he will later go into the substantial matter. However, ...

8th National Assembly's Symbolic visit to the United States By Bamikole Omishore

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8th National Assembly's Symbolic visit to the United States By Bamikole Omishore President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led a joint delegation of Nigeria’s National Assembly on a 3-day working visit to the United States recently. This unprecedented visit consisting of members from both chambers of the National Assembly led to issues of national interest being raised with the U.S Chamber of Commerce, Council on Foreign Relations, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and select members of the U.S Congress. Interestingly, the crux of the visit transcends parliamentary duties and exchanges. It focused more on the dire need to foster increased collaboration and broaden the bilateral ties between Nigeria and the United States. Considering the mono-product export status of Nigeria and the desperate need for diversification, the Senate President took advantage of every meeting to market the strong entrepreneurial grit of the average Nigerian youth whose value additio...

Honorable Funke Adedoyin sympathizes with Baraje's Family over Mom's Death

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Honorable Funke Adedoyin sympathizes with Baraje's Family over Mom's Death Honorable Princess Olufunke Adedoyin(MNI) of *Irepodun, Ekiti, Isin and Oke-ero Federal Constituency* has joined  dignitaries across the nation to condole with Alhaji Kawu Baraje and the rest family members over the passing away of Late Hajia Aishat Omo-agba Baraje. Honorable Adedoyin in her condolence message   expressed deep sympathy with Baraje's family over the loss of their mother and prayed for the repose of the soul of late Aishat Baraje' whom she described as a kind soul who mothered countless children during her lifetime. Her Message reads: "My deep condolences to Alhaji Kawu Baraje  and his entire family on the passing of their mom,  Hajia Aisha Omo-Agba Baraje. It is never easy to lose a mother particularly a caring and kind mother like this , no matter their age." "Your later mom was a kind woman who always had a calming effect on everyone around her including othe...

Governor .Abdulfatai Ahmed Flags off Kwara Health Insurance Scheme

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Gov. Ahmed Flags off Kwara Health Insurance Scheme Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Health Insurance Scheme (KHIS), with a charge on citizens and residents of the State to register and take advantage of the scheme. KHIS replaces the State Community Health Insurance scheme and provides quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to all citizens and residents of the State for a low annual premium. Speaking at the official launching of the scheme, which held on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Governor Ahmed said the establishment of the scheme was a reflection of his administration’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of people of the State. He said: “Thanks to its low, affordable premium and associated quality healthcare, the Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme takes us closer to our dream of universal healthcare for our people.” To ensure adequate funding of the scheme, Governor Ahmed disclosed that the State gover...

FAAC Deadlock: Kwara Govt Pays June Salaries

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FAAC Deadlock: Kwara Govt Pays June Salaries Despite the deadlocked Federal Accounts Allocation Committee(FAAC) meeting over disputed payments into the federation purse, the Kwara State Government on Friday commenced payment of June salaries to state workers. Monthly allocations to federal, state and local governments are only released following successful FAAC meetings. Alhaji Demola Banu, Commissioner for Finance, who made the announcement on Sunday, said the salary payments will continue on Monday. Banu expressed optimism that the deadlock which has delayed June salaries  across the 36 states, as well as at local and federal levels will be resolved this week, and added that the state government sourced the money from alternative sources to pay its workers in the interest of their welfare. He commended state and local government workers for their patience over the late salaries, stressing that all hands are on deck to resolve the differences which led to the  delayed rel...

Hon Tope Olarinoye Olayonu Congratulate The Senate President Over  His Victory At The Supreme Court

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Hon Tope Olarinoye Olayonu Congratulate The Senate President Over  His Victory At The Supreme Court The Honourable Member  Representing The Good People Of Ifelodun Offa Oyun Federal Constituency At The Federal House Of Representative Congratulate The Senate President On His Victory At The Supreme Court  , We Your Follower Knew Your Innocent From On set That Its Purely a  Political Persecution But Today The Judiciary Who Serve As The Last Hope Of The Common Man Has Made Its Clear That You Are Innocent . Your Leadership System Has Proof That You are A Good Leader To Follow May God Continue To Guide You Right . *Once Again Congratulations Sir* *Hon Tope Olarinoye Olayonu Danlad  Member Representing Ifelodun Offa Oyun Federal Constituency*