Author: Kwara Reporters

Despite Katsina state being one of the poorest states in Nigeria, Fatima Dikko-Radda, wife of the Katsina governor, was seen spraying wads of dollars at a party over the weekend.A video seen by Peoples Gazette showed Mrs Dikko-Radda dancing and spraying dollar notes as a musician sang her praises.“Fatima Dikko, Fati-Radda,” the Hausa musician sang as the first lady and her friends lavishly sprayed dollars at the party.The Gazette learned the video was recorded on Saturday at Mrs Dikko-Radda’s sister’s wedding in Katsina.A recent clampdown on naira abuse at parties and other gatherings by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

There have been reportedly massive flood that has submerged thousands of farmlands in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, displacing hundreds of rice farmers and causing millions of naira in damage across vast stretches of land.This ‘strange’ flood, described by local leaders as a serious threat to food security, has left the community reeling.The Emir of Shonga, Dr. Halidu Yahya Ndanusa, expressed deep concern over the unexplained flooding, particularly given the dry conditions across neighboring regions like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali.He called on the state government to investigate the source of the flood, suspecting that the Jebba…

Operatives of the police tactical unit in Imo State have shot dead three notorious kingpins of Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement made available to reporters on Saturday in Owerri.Mr Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, said that on 24 January, following credible intelligence, the police operatives located and launched a coordinated operation on the terrorists’ hideout in a forest within Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.“Upon approach, the operatives, who came under heavy fire from suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists, demonstrated…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reacted to comments made by the immediate past Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, that his removal was unconstitutional.It was reported that members of the Assembly on January 13 impeached Obasa over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office.His removal also came a few weeks after he was accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex.At the plenary on January 13, the lawmakers unanimously removed Obasa who had been in the saddle since 2015 as the Speaker.Obasa, who was away during the impeachment saga, was welcomed back home by…

Peter Obi of the Labour Party says Nigeria has become a crime scene. The government is populated with thieves who steal the country’s resources.Mr Obi, in his speech at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University on Saturday, said there are more Yahoo boys, fraudsters, in the Nigerian government than on the streets.“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys,” Mr Obi said. “There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside…

The Iree Progressive Association (IPA) has officially inaugurated its new executive council, with renowned broadcaster Afolabi Jolaoluwa Jabulani emerging as the Public Relations Officer (PRO). The event, held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Iree, Osun State, was a gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and indigenes from across the globe.The highlight of the ceremony was the installation of Pastor Tunde Kajogbola as the new President of the association, alongside other executives. In his inaugural address, Pastor Kajogbola expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve, paying tribute to the royal father, Oba Murtala Oyelakin Oyekun III, the Aree of Ireeland,…

Oshiomhole, who is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Appropriations.Former Governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired Nigerian military generals of being responsible for illegal mining activities across the country.Oshiomhole, who is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Appropriations.The meeting followed the submission of the 2025 budget report by Senator Sampson Ekong, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on…

The Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed N8.4 million as the fare for the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims from the state.The confirmation is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the board’s public relations officer (PRO), Habibu Yusuf.Mr Yusuf said the fare was set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).“Jigawa state intending pilgrims for the year 2025 Hajj are to pay N8, 457,685.59 million as announced by NAHCON.“Intending pilgrims are expected to make their full payment by January 30 to enable the board remit all deposits to NAHCON on time,” Mr Yusuf said.He also urged all intending…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has explained why the fight against the Boko Haram terrorist groups has lasted for so long.The group began sophisticated attacks, initially against soft targets, but progressed in 2011 to include suicide bombings of police buildings and the United Nations office in Abuja.The government’s establishment of a state of emergency at the beginning of 2012, extended in the following year to cover the entire northeast of Nigeria.Apart from the killing of tens of thousands of innocent citizens in the region, about 2.3 million people have been displaced by the conflict since May 2013.Appearing…

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have told the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration in Paris, France that the Federal Government at no time awarded a contract in respect of the $6 billion Mambila Power Project in Taraba State to Sunrise Power.Obasanjo and Buhari, who both testified for Nigeria in the $2.3 billion arbitration case filed by the company and its founder, Chief Leno Adesanya, against Nigeria over an alleged breach of contract by the Federal Government, disputed the complainants’ claims.Sunrise says the compensation demanded was meant to defray what it has spent on financial and legal…