Author: Kwara Reporters

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has sentenced three bureau de change operators for operating without a licence.The convicts are Mustapha Idris, Hassan Bala and Ajayi Ernest Isaac, all from Chikanda in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.They were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate charges.They all pleaded guilty to the charges. The prosecution counsels, Sesan Ola and Andrew Akoja, while reviewing the facts of the cases, called witnesses and tendered the extrajudicial statements of the defendants.The different currencies recovered from them at the point…

Nigerian radio personality, Chinedu Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia has stepped down from The Honest Bunch Podcast amid growing controversy involving social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman.The controversy begun after reality star Deeone who appeared on the Honest Bunch Podcast alleged that Verydarkman had an interest in men.However, instead of responding directly to the claim, Verydarkman redirected his focus to Nedu, revealing private conversations and making allegations about the women Nedu had supposedly been involved with.As the controversy continued to gain traction, Nedu on Friday took to Instagram to share his decision to step down from…

At least half a dozen families of victims of the 2018 Offa robbery incident have condemned a politically motivated move by the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to instigate lawsuits against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Peoples Gazette has learnt.Representatives of the affected families, who couldn’t speak publicly on the governor’s antics because they may be called as witnesses in an ongoing lawsuit stemming from the robbery, strongly dissociated themselves from any attempt to hold Mr Saraki liable for their losses and denounced Mr AbdulRazaq and other politicians desperate to weaponise the tragedy against their political opponents.“We dissociate ourselves, our…

Customers will from March 1, 2025, start paying more for withdrawals from other banks’ Automated Teller Machines following a new review by the Central Bank of Nigeria. .The apex bank, in a circular signed by its acting Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John Onojah, dated February 10, 2025, noted that ATM withdrawals within the same bank would be free.CBN stated that ATM withdrawals of N20,000 by a different bank customer on the premises of another bank would be charged N100 while ATM withdrawal from another bank but not on the bank’s premises would be charged N600.The directive stated,…

By Abubakar ImamLast Tuesday (February 4, 2025), the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highesss, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR; through his hardworking Spokesman and Shettima of Okuta, Mallam AbdulAzeez Arowona, announced the appointment of one of the community’s high-flying frontliners, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, as the new Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin.This appointment was sequel to the popular choice of Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, who is also the Madawaki of Ilorin and Wazirin Kasar Hausa, by the entire Gobir family of Ilorin and the presentation of his candidature to the Emir.The respected monarch, who is…

His Royal Majesty, Oba Haruna Olawale Suleiman Usman Ilufemiloye Adegbite II, Olupako of Share, Paramount Ruler of Share District, Vice Chairman of Ifelodun Traditional Council of Obas, and Secretary of the Igbomina/Ekiti Traditional Council of Obas, rejoices with His Royal Majesty, Oba Ismail Abolaji Yahya Mohammed Atoloye Alebiosu, Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Chairman of the Igbomina/Ekiti Traditional Council of Obas and Chancellor of the Kwara State University of Education, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.HRM, the Olupako of Share, describes HRM, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, as a reservoir of wisdom and an inspiration in steering the affairs of the Royal…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has described HRM, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Ismail Muhammed Atoloye Alebiosu, the paramount ruler of Igbomina in Kwara State, magnet of grace to the Kingdom. This was contained in a birthday message to the revered Monarch. According to the statement, “Kabiyesi , like pèrègún bears new leaves, you shall keep glowing in new shining appearance always. I am always gladdened to celebrate Your Royalty because of your magnetic tendency for positive vibes to the Kingdom.As the custodian of our people, you have demonstrated your role as mouthpiece and advocate of good governance. Your leadership qualities…

The ENACT Principal, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has prayed for the newly turbaned Asiwaju Adini of Omu Aran, Hon. Raheem Olawuyi Ajuloopin. This is contained in a congratulatory message released to extol the endearing quality of Hon. Ajulo thus;Being honoured with title, particularly in religion, goes beyond public name or social influence. It is mainly influenced by the observables and consistent godly character/manners that one has demonstrated over time. Devotion to the course of humanity, good representative of Islamic ethics and standards and accessibility of people to assistance, are some of the endearing qualities to be considered a leader of…

The Ogun State Government has condemned the “rascality” of hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, for his behaviour towards officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, OGPDPA, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo, Ota.Portable, who is currently at large, allegedly unlawfully restricted, obstructed, and assaulted town planners Ramon Lateef, Akinpelumi Oyero, and Abidemi Onabanjo while they were performing their duties.Nine of his associates―Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Fatimo Muhammed, 26; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Samuel Adeleke, 28―were arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court…

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, in Mbo Local Government Area, has intercepted a wooden boat carrying over 4,200 litres of stolen fuel in Akwa Ibom.The commanding officer of the base, Navy Capt. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this in Ibaka on Friday.He said the FOB intercepted the boat at about 12:30 a.m. on February 5 while on a routine night patrol around the Ebughu Creek general area of Mbo local government.Mr Abdullahi explained that the navy received credible information about suspected smugglers around their area of operations and swiftly went into action.“The FOB Ibaka gunboat responded swiftly and moved…