Author: Kwara Reporters

A grassroots mobilizer and serial philanthropist, Hon. Ayodele Azeez Ayodimeji, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and a beacon of hope for the people of the state.In his congratulatory message, Hon. Ayodele praised Governor Abdulrazaq for his exemplary leadership, commitment to good governance, and unwavering dedication to the development of Kwara State. He highlighted the governor’s people-oriented policies and infrastructural strides that have positively impacted lives across the state.“As you celebrate another year of purposeful life, I join the good people of…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni, on his victory at the 67th Grammy Awards.Seni earned his first Grammy for his contribution to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album.In a post on X, Saraki expressed his joy at seeing his son’s passion recognised on a global stage, adding that he is “super proud” of him.“Congratulations, Seni, on winning your first Grammy last night for your work on the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which took home the award for Best Reggae Album!” he wrote.“Seeing you pour your heart into your passion and…

The member TETFUND Board of Trustess (North Central) Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has rejoiced with the Executive Governor of Kwara State, and Chairman NGF, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his 65th birthday anniversary. In the statement released, Adeyemi extolled the leadership qualities of the Governor vis-a-vis the developments of the state thus;Today marks a significant milestone in YE’s life, and we the ENACT family celebrate your remarkable achievements, dedication, and unbias services to Kwara State.As a visionary and magnanimous leader, you have made tremendous developmental strides in education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, transforming the lives of countless individuals and families. Your…

The ENACT Principal, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has congratulated the Olupo Ajase-Ipo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ismail Yahaya Alebiosu over his appointment as the 2025 Kwara State Amirul-Hajj. In the statement released, the TEFTUND Board Member also congratulated Hon. Abdullateef Oloyin on appointment as PPS to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq. The statement reads: It is with absolute joy that I felicitate with our Royal Father, who doubles as the Chairman Igbomina/Ekiti and the Chairman Irepodun Traditional Council on his appointment as 2025 Amirul-HajjKwara Pilgrimage.This is in recognition of Your Majesty’s deep steadfastness to promoting core values of Godliness. Your leadership…

A Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, has ordered one Aminu Saminu to properly seek the hand of his lover, Aisha Zubairu, in marriage from her father.The judge, Kabir Muhammad, gave the ruling on Tuesday after Mr Zubairu filed a suit against her father for refusing to allow her to marry her lover.According to the judge, such is in line with established Islamic law.Earlier during the first mention of the case on January 14, he had ordered that the complaint’s father, Zubairu Surajo, must be present in court at the next adjourned date.However, Surajo and his counsel, Nasiru Abdullahi, who represented…

A Five-Year-Old Boy On Monday set a five-bedroom duplex residence on fire in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The incident occurred at Abiodun Adebiyi Close, off Yidi Road, Irewolede area of Ilorin metropolis, at about 5:32 pm.The fire, according to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, was “caused by a five-year-old boy playing with matches who inadvertently dropped a lit stick on a combustible material, which ignited the flames.”He said the state fire service received a distress call regarding the fire outbreak at Abiodun Adebiyi Close, off Yidi Road, Irewolede area, Ilorin. Firefighters sprang into action, arriving swiftly…

Three persons- Waris Lawal, Lanre Toheeb, and Ridwan Muritala- on Tuesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly belonging to an unlawful secret society.Lawal, 28, Toheeb, 27 and Muritala, 27, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and belonging to unlawful society.They, however, pleaded not guilty to the chargesThe Prosecutor, ASP Musbau Lawal, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on January 25 at 11.00 p.m. at Eruwa in Oyo State.Lawal said that the defendants unlawfully belonged to a secret society called ‘Eiye confraternity.’He said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 64(a) of the…

The Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in Edo, Asue Ighodalo, on Monday, closed their case at the Edo Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.The PDP and Ighodalo sued INEC, APC and Governor Monday Okpebholo, challenging the outcome of the governorship election.When the matter was called, the petitioners’ lead counsel, Robert Emukpoeruo, told the tribunal that his clients had concluded their case having called 19 witnesses.For its part, INEC tendered five additional Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, machines used during the election. Anthony Itodo, a senior technical officer in INEC’s ICT Department, tendered the electronic devices.They were admitted in evidence…

The police command in Ogun on Monday said it took note of a video clip on social media in which an elderly man, Areola Abraham, was seen assaulted.A spokeswoman for the command, CSP Omolola Odutola, in a statement, said Mr Abraham was seen prostrating and subjected to verbal abuse and assault by a traditional ruler.She added that the traditional ruler was Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo.Mr Odutola said that based on the incident’s gravity, police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo ordered a thorough and discreet investigation.“The CP further assures that police will adhere to the rule of law and…

Four persons have been confirmed dead with 15 cattle and 20 goats in a road crash on the Agaie-Lapai road in the Agaie local government area of Niger State.The crash caused by wrong overtaking, involved three trailer trucks around Al’Farma International School, Agaie. Thirteen people were also injured in the crash.It was learnt one of the trucks was carrying cattle and goats while the others were carrying cartoons of foodstuff and perishables. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, who confirmed the incident, said that it was a head-on collision adding that the injured persons…