Author: Kwara Reporters

The loading cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and other refined petroleum products at the depots increased on Monday.The PUNCH gathered that marketers raised petrol and diesel prices at depots by N43 or 4.74 per cent due to the rising crude oil prices.Recall that the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, reached $79.76 per barrel on Sunday.This current situation indicates that filling stations nationwide may adjust their pump prices to reflect the higher costs of refined products.Data obtained by our correspondent while analysing petrol price movements at loading depots on Monday showed that Swift depot increased its loading…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed strong opposition to what it describes as anti-business policies by the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The party specifically criticized the recent construction of walls in key business areas of Ilorin, including Challenge, Unity, and Post Office, which they say has disrupted economic activities and negatively impacted small business owners and entrepreneurs.In a statement signed by the party’s State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, the PDP described the move as an act of economic sabotage, accusing the government of targeting vulnerable groups who depend on these areas for…

The Oyo State High Court has granted a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and two others, being prosecuted for murder and manslaughter, N10 million bail each.Also granted bail are Oriyomi Hamzat, a broadcaster and CEO of Agidigbo Radio FM, Ibadan, and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School.The three defendants are being prosecuted for the deaths of 35 children during a stampede at a Christmas funfair programme on December 18, 2024, at Islamic High School, Orita Basorun, Ibadan.The defendants were, on December 24, 2024, arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court on a four-count charge bordering on…

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.The lawmakers are accusing Obasa of multiple statutory and financial infractions.Peoples Gazette reports that the lawmakers replaced Obasa by his D,eputy Lasbat Meranda.Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former chief whip of the House.Details later… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

The federal government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria chairman, Abdullahi Usman, announced this in a statement on Sunday.Mr Usman explained that the four airlines were selected from the 11 companies that submitted applications to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Muslim pilgrimage.According to Usman, the four approved airlines are Air Peace Ltd., Fly-Nas, a Saudi Arabia-designated airline, Max Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Ltd.The NAHCON boss stated that the airlines were screened and shortlisted by a team of 32…

Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade.The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday.PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Owoade is scheduled to receive his appointment letter and staff of the office today.“He (Prince Owoade) is in town. He will get a letter of appointment from the state government tomorrow (Monday) so that he can resume work as Alaafin,” a top government source told The press. Makinde approved Owoade’s appointment in an announcement made in a Friday statement by the Commissioner for…

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has announced plans to include proceeds from illicit activities such as drug trafficking, prostitution, and other illegal activities in the country’s gross domestic product calculations.On Thursday, the NBS revealed the move at a sensitisation workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index rebasing, organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group in Lagos. Baba Madu, the NBS’ head of national accounts, explained that the inclusion of illegal activities in the GDP estimation aligns with best practices. “Illegal activities will be in line with national best practices, specifically the System of National Accounts…

Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has rejected the judgement of the Appeal Court which nullified a Federal High Court order that removed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.Bayero on Sunday said he is heading to Supreme Court to challenge the appeal court verdict.Speaking to newsmen at the Nasarawa Palace of the 15th Emir Of Kano, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Babba DanAgundi, who filed the suit that was struck out by the Appeal Court, said, “Sanusi did not even understand that he has completely lost out in the whole of the cases at hand.“That is why I expressed…

There are indications that the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade, upon his installation may begin his reign over the ancient town of Oyo from his personal palace, called White House, located at Boroboro Area of Oyo. This is because the ancient place which served as the seat of power for the immediate past Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is in ruins.The Alaafin-elect, it was gathered may be returning to the ancient city on Monday from Canada where he is based.Unconfirmed source said the Alaafin-elect may be presented with his certificate and staff of office in a low key event at the government house…

The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State has secured 50 Acres of farmland in Ogun for the 2025 farming season and beyond.Johnson Babatunde, the executive chairman of the LCDA, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Sunday.Mr Babatunde said that over 50 acres of land at Obada Oko in Abeokuta North Local Government area of Ogun would be given to interested residents for crop and animal farming to cushion the effects of food challenges.He said that the council would assist interested residents of Orile-Agege in farming on the land using modern technologies.“The project will also usher…