Author: Kwara Reporters

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu would have written his name in gold if he orders the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.Chukwu made the remark while welcoming Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday.He expressed immense delight over the gradual attitudinal change of the Federal Government under Tinubu towards the Igbo nation.In a statement by Ohanaeze spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, Chukwu said: “It is therefore hoped that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the series of stampedes over free food that occurred across the country in 2024 as natural disasters.“These were unavoidable circumstances, Not man-made but almost natural disasters. Please accept our sympathies,” said Mr Akpabio during a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.He added, “Please accept our sympathies on the stampede that took away our very young children in Ibadan and other places in Anambra. It was not limited to one location.In December 2024, fatal stampedes at rice distribution venues in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja claimed over 65 lives, sparking widespread criticism of Mr Tinubu’s…

A total of 140 operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command were killed on duty while the sum of N409,992,000 was recovered from criminals during various operations in 2024, KwaraReporters has learnt.A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed that N36,850,000 was recovered from kidnapping suspects; N68,552,000 from armed robbery suspects; N19,590,000 from burglary cases; and N285,000,000 from fraud cases.Also in 2024, Adeh stated that a total of 1,426 cases were reported, leading to the arrest of 1,077 suspects.According to the scorecard, fraud cases…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has broken his silence on the rumored pact with Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidency.According to Obi, there is currently no merger agreement between the Labour Party and any other opposition party.Obi’s statement comes amid speculation that the Labour Party had entered into a merger deal with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).While he didn’t confirm or deny the existence of merger talks, Obi emphasised that there was “no agreement yet”.Speaking at a press conference on the state of the…

The Waziri Kasar Hausa and Madawaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Waziri Yakubu Gobir, has extended heartfelt condolences to Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara State Council, following the death of his mother, Hajia Falilat Ajibike Akanbi-Oriokoh.In a message of sympathy issued on Thursday, Alhaji Gobir expressed his profound sorrow over the loss, describing it as a significant blow not only to the Akanbi family but also to all who knew and cherished the late matriarch.He offered words of comfort to the bereaved family, including Hajia Falilat’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, while acknowledging…

NGF aligns with President’s leadership for progressGovernors are critical to food security and prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said yesterday.He reminded them that their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving rapid national growth.He expressed gratitude for their collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort.The President spoke when Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) paid him a New Year homage at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence.“You are the most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development.“The Federal Government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue; the rest…

Anthony Joshua, a Nigerian-born British professional boxer, says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion.Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos.On his chances of beating Fury, he said, “We’ll see, let’s get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me, we’ll see in the future.”The boxer said he was hungry for more success and would work harder to achieve his target.“Time is of the essence. Time is limited. So, I just want to put in more work. In 2024, when…

Three persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Tuesday night, in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and Lexus car on Lagos-Badagry Expressway.The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Wiliam Manga, confirmed the incident in in Badagry.According to the unit commander, the accident occurred at about 11.36.p.m., near Agbo-Malu axis of Age-mowo, area of the expressway. He said, “Our personnel were alerted to the accident at about 11.42.p.m.and we got to the scene at 11.52 p.m., 10 minutes after they were alerted. The accident involved three vehicles.’’He said that a Renault trailer, with registration number BK 672 RB coming…

Ayodele Ayodimeji Azeez, popularly known as Triple A, has congratulated the people of Kwara State on the dawn of 2025, applauding their resilience and contributions to the state’s growth. In his New Year message, the grassroots mobilizer and philanthropist also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his leadership and commitment to the development of Kwara.Triple A highlighted the strides made under Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration, particularly in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, which have positively impacted the lives of the people. He acknowledged the governor’s inclusive policies and efforts to create opportunities for all Kwarans, saying these achievements reflect a dedication to fairness…

Dear Fellow Nigerians,As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfil our collective hopes.Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days. Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation. Fuel prices have gradually decreased, and we…