Author: Kwara Reporters

The police command in Akwa Ibom has detained a couple over suspected child trafficking.The suspects, Christiana Ibanga and her boyfriend, Inyene Akpan, were apprehended for allegedly selling their own child for N450,000.A police spokeswoman, Timfon John, said at a news conference in Uyo that the case was reported by some residents.Ms John said on June 15, 2024, the police got an intelligence report that a woman took her six-year-old daughter to an undisclosed location.“Acting promptly on credible intelligence, our operatives swung into action and arrested the suspects on January 14 in Abuja.“During interrogation, the suspects admitted to selling their own…

The Nigeria Labour Congress says stringent measures are in place to ensure that states and employers implement the national minimum wage and the consequential adjustment before the end of March.Mohammed Ibrahim, president of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, said this at a one-day National Leadership Retreat organised for the union’s National Administrative Committee Members on Wednesday in Abuja.Mr Ibrahim, also NLC’s national internal auditor, said the measures were imperative due to the continuous delay by states and institutions in manipulating wage payments.According to him, one of the issues in implementing the minimum wage is insincerity.“I can assure you…

In a demonstration of compassion and commitment to community development, Hon. Akanbi Babatunde Ahmed Amtech, councillor representing Share Ward 1, has extended a generous cash gift to 30 esteemed traditional leaders, including “Bale Ile,” “Iyale Ile,” and “Olu-Ęso” in his ward.The gesture was aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of these respected elders who serve as custodians of cultural heritage and agents of social harmony. Hon. Amtech’s initiative reflects his dedication to promoting unity and enhancing the welfare of his constituents.Accompanying him during the event were key members of his entourage, including:•Mr. Abass A. Adeoti – Chairman•Onaolapo Abass•Bello Sedeeq•Aremu Okanlawon…

The Convener of Kwara for Kwarans Initiative, Amb Anjorin Babatunde, has laid to rest his maternal grandmother in a solemn ceremony held at Ikerin Opin, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.In a heartfelt tribute, Amb Anjorin Babatunde took to his social media platforms to express his deep sense of loss and gratitude for the remarkable woman who had played a significant role in his life.”My grandmother was more than just a matriarch; she was my demigod,” Amb Anjorin Babatunde wrote. “She was my rock, my confidante, and my guiding light. On numerous occasions, she stood by me when no…

Kingmakers in Oyo, otherwise known as the Oyomesi, have dragged Governor Seyi Makinde and others to court over what they described as the unlawful use of the Oyo State Anti Corruption Agency to harass and intimidate them, including through threat of arrests.Recall that the crisis between both parties started when the governor called for a fresh process for the selection of the Alaafin of Oyo which the majority of kingmakers rejected because they had selected a candidate in a process that met all the criteria stipulated by the law.The governor eventually settled for another candidate selected without the consent of…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal (luh-wall), 24, of Osun State, Nigeria, has been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution in a partially unsealed indictment for the sextortion of a South Carolina minor, which led to the victim’s death.This investigation was launched after Gavin Guffey, a 17-year-old from Rock Hill, died by suicide in July 2022 after being victimized by Lawal’s scheme. Lawal allegedly posed as a young woman on social media and coerced the teen into sending compromising photos. He then extorted and sent harassing messages to the teen threatening to leak the photos and ruin…

Tacoma – The second of two Nigerian men residing in Canada who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 46, was extradited from Canada last July, and pleaded guilty in September 2024. At today’s (Tuesday) sentencing hearing U.S. District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright said, the crime required substantial planning. “This took advantage of programs designed to help people who were really struggling in an international emergency,” Judge Cartwright said.“This defendant made it his full-time…

First Lady of Nigeria Remi Tinubu has thrown her full weight behind impeached Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, shielding him from arrest and prosecution from EFCC agents who were ready to pounce on him upon his arrival in the country over a multibillion-naira fraud allegation, presidency sources have told Peoples Gazette.The sources said the First Lady asked anti-graft agents to hold off on Mr Obasa to avoid creating fissures within the ruling APC’s ranks in Lagos.EFCC sources previously told The Gazette how a heavy hammer was waiting to fall on Mr Obasa, given the compelling corruption case that was compiled against him.Detectives had…

Christian and Muslim leaders on Monday clashed over the planned inauguration of shari’a arbitration panel across the South-Western states of Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo and Lagos by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.This comes as the proponents of the Islamic code said there was no going back on their decision to set up the panel to adjudicate and resolve issues among the South-West Muslim Ummah.The President, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Ekiti State, Dr Hammed Bakare and the Chairman of the Shari’a Committee of Oyoland, Dr Rafiu Bello, told The PUNCH in separate interviews on Monday that the…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria poses a lot of challenges to anyone to govern it.Buhari, who handed over to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2023, spoke at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Katsina.Reflecting on his time in office, the ex-President recalled that despite his efforts to address the nation’s challenges, he was often subjected to criticism.He said: “Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.“My health has improved since leaving office. People who visited me told me I look better than before.”Reflecting on…