KEHINDE AKINPELU The trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, over the alleged diversion of ₦5.78 billion Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds resumed on Monday, February 16, 2026, with fresh revelations before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. Testifying as […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Saadu Kawu Haliru over the death of some Lafiagi indigenes who were involved in a boat mishap at the Chewuru Ferry Port while crossing the River. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, described the demise […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday commissioned the Ilorin Metropolitan Water Network Project as part of efforts to provide clean and affordable water to the citizenry. Gov Ahmed at the commissioning ceremony held at Agaka area of Ilorin announced that the project would serve Eastern Reservoir to Oja Oba, Eastern Reservoir to Taiwo […]
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Tuesday sought the approval of the State House of Assembly for the passage of N156 billion as 2018 revised budget estimates. The governor’s request was contained in his message to the House read by the Speaker, Dr Ali Ahmad at the plenary. The request of the governor intimated the […]
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has attributed his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kwara South Senatorial Candidate to the inclusiveness championed by the Saraki political family in the state. This is just as Ahmed called on PDP members nationwide to nominate the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as the party’s presidential […]
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the employment of 1,850 basic and senior secondary school teachers in the state to fill teacher shortages in sciences subjects and create fresh employment in the state. Governor Ahmed approved the employments following separate requests by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Kwara […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has consoled the family of Brig. General David Bamigboye (rtd) and the entire Omu-Aran community in Irepodun Local Government, over the demise of the Septuagenarian and first Military Governor of the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abdulwahab Oba, said the Governor received the […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has described information dissemination as critical to national development and integration. Governor Ahmed who made this remark when the national body of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), paid him a courtesy visit, at Government House, Ilorin called for changes in the way we do things in […]
The vacation judge of Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba on Wednesday, granted permission to hear three separate suits, seeking to declare vacant the seats of three State Governors: Samuel Ortom (Benue); Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara). The suits marked FHC/ABJ/CS/901/2018, FHC/ABJ/CS/940/2018 and FHC/ABJ/CS/943/2018, also named the Independent National […]
The Special Assistant on Non-Governmental Affairs to Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, Mr Abdullahi Danbaba, has resigned his appointment, but will stay in All Progressives Congress (APC). Danbaba announced his resignation in a letter obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Sunday, which was addressed to Gov. Ahmed through the Secretary […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-kabir festival, wishing all and sundry a peaceful and happy celebration. The Governor in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, urged Muslims to imbibe the lessons of total submission and obedience to the will of Almighty […]
As the 2019 elections draw near, Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on Nigerian youth to make proper use of their time online, shun fake news and other vices associated with the internet and equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete favourably in the ever-changing world. The governor also called […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has further explained that his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is a script hatched and perfected by fifth columnists within the party. The Governor dropped this hint in Ilorin when he received the National Executive of Oro Descendents Union (ODU), led by its President, Alhaji Uthman […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has again given reasons why he and other former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing youths, under the auspices of Kwara Agenda, who staged a solidarity rally round major roads in the state, Gov Ahmed said the […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is neither disturbed nor surprised by the defection of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governors Abdulfatah Ahmed and Aminu Tambuwal of Kwara and Sokoto states, National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi and others from the ruling party. Reacting in a statement signed by the National Deputy Publicity Secretary, […]
…Confirms Daily Times story on defection of 3 Govs to PDP …We stand by Buhari, says APC Parliamentary Support Group …Defected legislators will campaign for Buhari – Ita Enang Following calls from various stakeholders in Kwara State, the State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has hinted that he might be quitting the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
…Defection of 51 lawmakers, beginning of APC end – ADC As the gale of defection sweeps across the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and other parties, two high profile politicians are set to join the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic P (PDP). The Daily Times can report that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and his […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday launched Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme, making it compulsory for all residents. At the event in the state’s Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Governor Ahmed called on residents to register and take advantage of the state wide scheme to access affordable healthcare delivery in the state. The governor maintained […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commended royal fathers in Kwara North Senatorial district for maintaining peace and harmony in the zone and the state at large. Governor Ahmed gave this commendation on Tuesday when he hosted the royal fathers at the Government House, Ilorin. According to Gov Ahmed, the royal fathers are playing […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Muslims for successfully undertaking the Ramadhan fast, urging them to remain connected to virtues of love, compassion and generosity. “As we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, let’s remember and pray for our brothers and sisters who were unfortunate victims of the Offa robbery. […]