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Gov Abdulrazaq inspects Ilorin Innovation Hub, says facility to drive tech growth in Africa

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said the under-construction Ilorin Innovation Hub, one of the legacy projects of the administration, will drive increased technological growth in Africa and provide opportunities for millions of young people.

The Governor said the project has hit 95 per cent completion, saying the delay was to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.

The Governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, when he visited the project site to ascertain the level of work done so far.


He was accompanied on the visit by the Managing Director, Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole.

“Work has reached an advanced stage. I can tell you that once this place is commissioned, it will be (one of) the best in Africa, in terms of building and contents. It will drive growth in the tech space,” he told reporters.

“You can have a beautiful building, but if you don’t have quality content, you are going nowhere. We have IHS as a partner already. IHS was in Kwara, and by partnering with us, this building is sustainable in terms of operation.

“The facility would also be powered through solar energy to make power sustainable too. So we are on the right path.”


AbdulRazaq expressed satisfaction at the level of work done and said the slow pace of work on the project was to also ensure that the hub is competitive in Africa in terms of standards.

“It is taking time, but it is good to get it right; it is also good to have the right partner that will make the place happen,” he said.

“We are in the last mile; everything is almost ready. It is about 95 per cent complete.”


Kolawole, for his part, said: “This project will definitely transform the economy of the state because it will bring the globally competitive skills, and the people of Kwara will be merging with the global market.”

The Governor also inspected the Kwara Hotels in Ilorin and the access gate of the Government House, both of which are under massive remodelling and reconstruction.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
August 27, 2024

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Harrison Gwamnishu: Delta State Aide Resigns Over Insecurity Concerns

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Asaba, April 25, 2025 – Harrison Gwamnishu, Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has resigned from his position effective immediately.

In a letter addressed to the Governor, Gwamnishu cited the state’s worsening insecurity situation as the reason for his resignation. Despite repeatedly bringing concerns and proposed solutions to the administration’s attention, Gwamnishu expressed disappointment that meaningful action has not been taken.

“I have come to the unfortunate realization that meaningful solutions are not being accepted by your administration,” Gwamnishu stated.

The resigned aide emphasized his commitment to the safety and well-being of Delta State communities, but lamented the lack of prioritization of insecurity issues.

Gwamnishu’s resignation letter has sparked renewed calls for the government to address the state’s security challenges.

The Governor’s office has yet to comment on the resignation.

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Your 100 days as president hell for American people – US Senator knocks Trump

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US Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, has criticized President Donald Trump as he marks 100 days of his second stint in the White House this week.

Schumer said Trump’s first 100 days as president have been hell for the American people.

Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025.

His first 100 days of his second presidency will end on April 29 (Tuesday).

However, in a tweet via his X account on Monday morning, Schumer said: “Donald Trump’s first 100 days as president have been 100 days from hell for the American people.

“His first 100 days have been the worst for any president in modern history.”

This is coming after Schumer recently hailed the decision by a federal judge to temporarily block the Trump administration’s efforts to rescind collective bargaining rights from employees at nearly a dozen government agencies and departments.

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Tinubu pushing Nigeria toward economic ruin – PDP chieftain warns

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Umar Sani, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo and a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of implementing policies that are steering Nigeria toward economic collapse.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Sani alleged that Tinubu’s administration is pursuing a “state capture agenda” and working to entrench a one-party system at the expense of the nation’s economic and political stability.

Sani criticized several key policy decisions taken by the President, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the hike in electricity tariffs, describing them as reckless moves that have deepened poverty across the country.

“On the very first day in office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated a startling lack of compassion for Nigerians,” Sani stated.

“He admitted that two crucial decisions, removing fuel subsidy and altering the exchange rate regime, were announced spontaneously from the podium after his swearing-in.

“He confessed it took great courage to make those pronouncements.”

According to Sani, the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira unleashed “skyrocketing prices and hyperinflation,” severely damaging the economy and impacting the daily lives of millions of Nigerians almost immediately.

He further faulted the restructuring of electricity tariffs into Bands A, B, and C, accompanied by steep price increases, arguing that the move has worsened the hardship facing ordinary citizens.

“The categorization of electricity consumers and the sharp price hikes have only added to the burden of an already struggling populace,” Sani said.

The PDP stalwart also pointed to the removal of subsidies on agriculture, livestock, and credit schemes, warning that these actions have “pushed more citizens into poverty and sparked protests across the nation.”

Highlighting mounting resistance to Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill, Sani maintained that the policies of the current administration show a deliberate disregard for the welfare of Nigerians.

“The economic devastation we are witnessing today is a direct consequence of ill-conceived and hastily implemented policies. Tinubu is pushing Nigeria toward economic ruin,” he declared.

Sani concluded by urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any attempt to undermine the country’s democracy or economic future.

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