Author: Kwara Reporters

The suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe of the Catholic Church of Warri Diocese, actually dumped his celibacy vows and renounced his priestly calling to marry his heartthrob in Dallas, United States of America, PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday evening.The priest tied the matrimonial knot with his wife, Dora Chichah, at the Stream of Joy Church in Dallas, USA on December 29, 2024, without waiting to be released from his canonical obligations and responsibility by the universal Church.Consequently, the church Diocesan authorities suspended him from priestly duties noting that “by this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a…

The announcement of the 2025 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) was yesterday greeted with mixed reactions from stakeholders and intending pilgrims, Daily Trust can report.This is just as there is a low turnout of people registering for the 2025 Hajj less than a month before the deadline given by NAHCON.Intending pilgrims who spoke with Daily Trust, yesterday said the announcement of fare by NAHCON came rather too late, saying they had thought the Hajj fare would be around N10m and they had diverted the money to other things.NAHCON had announced fare for the 2025 Hajj…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has alleged that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd., was caused by pipeline vandals.NNPCL spokesman Olufemi Soneye, in a statement, said the fire was caused by the activities of vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.Buguma Wellhead 008 is located in the Buguma community in the Degema LGA of Rivers.Ms Soneye said the sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflected a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone.He said since March…

Renowned disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his experience with health issues, including losing his sight in 2020 and a chronic kidney disease diagnosis.In a recent appearance on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt recounted how his health challenges began in 2020 after he decided to explore the world beyond Nigeria.Jimmy Jatt said he underwent surgery to restore his vision and later relocated to the United States, where he received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.He underwent dialysis and eventually returned to Nigeria for a kidney transplant.Despite his health…

Music sensation Asake has celebrated his 30th birthday in style by gifting himself a brand-new Tesla.The Grammy-nominated artist showcased his luxurious new ride on Instagram on January 19, sharing photos of himself posing with the car and signing documents.In a heartfelt caption, Asake expressed his appreciation to Tesla Motors, writing: “Birthday Gift, Preciate @teslamotors.” 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 774 local governments are to open dedicated accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the direct disbursement of allocations to them from the Federation Account, the Association of Local Governments (ALGON) said yesterday.The National President, Bello Lawal Yandaki, said the opening of the account is critical to the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling on direct allocations to the councils.He said the apex bank is waiting for the Federal Government’s directive on the opening of the accounts.Also, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is to monitor the utilisation of the funds by the chairmen in conformity with…

Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari are testifying before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government.Sources confirmed to Daily Trust yesterday that both leaders are in Paris in respect of the matter.A presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had Saturday night denied a report that the Presidency forced some eminent Nigerians to testify in the arbitration proceeding taking place in Paris.Onanuga, who did not deny the existence of the case, had said: “All the eminent Nigerians…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, AbdulRaoof Bello, has warned that the party could lose to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections if it fails to field the right candidate. Bello, a former spokesperson of the defunct All People’s Party (APP) in Kwara, emphasized the importance of strategic decision-making in determining the APC’s electoral fortunes.The Guardian newspaper reports that Comrade Abdulroof, who spoke in Omupo, a historic settlement in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District, described the choice of a candidate as the “foundation of success” for any…

The Federal Government has ordered the removal of speed bumps on highways across Nigeria, citing the need to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety.Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the announcement during a two-day retreat in Abuja.According to Umahi, many speed bumps on federal highways are poorly designed, causing accidents, damaging vehicles, and unnecessarily prolonging travel times.He shared a personal experience of a frustrating trip along a federal route littered with speed bumps, which turned a one-hour journey into a three-hour ordeal.Umahi emphasised that while speed bumps are necessary in certain locations, many on Nigerian highways are “a menace”…

The presidency on Saturday confirmed Peoples Gazette’s report that former President Muhammadu Buhari appeared before a court in Paris over $6 billion Mambilla power project fraud.It however claimed that Mr Buhari appeared in the arbitration proceeding in Paris of his own volition.Citing sources familiar with the development, Peoples Gazette reported that, “Mr Buhari was hauled before the court on Saturday for breaching the terms of a power generation and distribution contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003.”In pushback against The Gazette story, presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, denied that Mr Tinubu…