Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State House of Assembly has unveiled the list of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s commissioner nominees. Recall that Sheu Abdulkadir Yusuf, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, had in July disclosed that the governor had sent the name of 20 commissioner-nominees to the legislature for confirmation without … Read more
By Bernard Joseph In the imminent gubernatorial race, the odds seem to be in favour of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. As an incumbent, he has a clear upper hand over his rivals from opposing political parties. Additionally, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s remarkable performance during the February 25, 2023, presidential and National … Read more
Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has claimed that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has largely kept the pledges it made to voters during the 2019 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor said the administration was a light-year ahead of its predecessors in meeting the basic needs of the populace and repositioning Kwara … Read more
Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, the governor of Kwara State, has been brought before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he used a forged West African School Certificate to win the state’s nomination for the governorship election in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a lawsuit brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against him, the … Read more
The Kwara State government has restated its commitment to sustainable commercial agriculture as part of efforts to make the state the food basket of the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state commissioner for agriculture and rural development, Mal. AbdulLateef Alakawa, stated this in Ilorin while receiving the executives of the Nigerian Institution of … Read more
Abdulrazaq has deployed troops to flush criminals out of Kwara forest EKO HOT BLOG reports that to eliminate criminal elements from the Ile Ire forest in Kwara State, an intensive combat operation has started EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG To Tackle Flood, Infrastructure Property Owner, LASG Bicker Over Demolition … Read more
The Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has sworn in new cabinet members EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated five new commissioners and a Special Adviser — amid a minor cabinet reshuffle that saw four others move places. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief … Read more
Kwara Gov declares Friday work-free for voter registration ….INEC closes the continuous voter registration exercise on July 31 EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Gov. Abdulrazaq has given update on Hijab policy in Kwara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has vowed that the state government’s policy on hijab issue would remain despite “reckless attempts by some fifth columnists to polarise the state along religious lines using the settled question of hijab in public … Read more
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has assented an executive bill mandating the state to have, at least, 35 per cent of women in the state executive council. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the law cited as Political Offices (Gender Composition) Bill 2021, is arguably the first legislation of its kind in the country that places a ceiling … Read more
Kwara PDP Lambasts Kwara State Governor for appointing his relative as State’s Accountant General. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described the ‘Governor of the Year award’ confered on Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as an endorsement of failure and incompetence, saying the governor had done nothing to merit such award. EkoHotBlog reports that … Read more
“Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger and more successful Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has appealed to Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism, insecurity, banditry and mass poverty. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the closing ceremony of 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition 2021, … Read more
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has inaugurated the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) chairmen for Ilorin South and Patigi Local Government Areas. AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, inaugurated the chairmen in his office on Thursday in Ilorin. The governor charged them to stabilize their local government areas and ensure accountability in … Read more
Curfew relaxed in Offa, Erin Ile Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has relaxed the curfew imposed in Offa and Erin-Ile to between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily with effect from Wednesday, March 24, Eko hot blog gathered. AbdulRazaq, in a statement on Wednesday in Ilorin appealed to both communities to exercise restraint and caution … Read more
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has appointed seven new Special Advisers (SAs). This is contained in a statement by Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, his Chief Press Secretary on Friday in Ilorin, Eko hot blog gathered. Ajakaye named some of the appointees to include Mr Bashir Adigun, a reporter with Channel TV, who was appointed SA political … Read more
AbdulRahman Babatunde appointed as Secretary of Kwara TESCOM Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of AbdulRahman Babatunde as the new Secretary of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Read Also: Armed Men Attack Policemen, Snatch Rifles This is contained in a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye. … Read more
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has felicitated with Muslims in Kwara on the new Islamic (calendar) year 1442 AH. AbdulRazaq, in a congratulatory message issued on Friday in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, prayed God Almighty to let the year bring ease and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Also: … Read more