Author: Kwara Reporters

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…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops deployed in various operations across the country in the last 12 months eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538 and rescued 7,063 hostages.The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military in the year 2024, on Tuesday in Abuja.Buba said that troops significantly degraded the fighting capabilities of terrorists, recording 16,171 surrendered terrorist combatants and their families, during the course of the year.He said that troops recovered 8,815 weapons and 228,004 ammunition and denied the oil thieves an estimated sum of over…

…Prays for prosperous and peaceful 2025The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, congratulates all Kwarans and residents of the State for surviving year 2024 and welcomes them to 2025, praying the new year will be prosperous and peaceful for all.In a New Year statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party commended the resilience and perseverance of Kwarans, particularly in the face of the multiple challenges and congratulate them for surviving 2024.The statement reads in part:The APC administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the previous year more difficult with its maladministration and insensitive…

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has promised to carry on with the demolition of property in Abuja deemed illegal despite public condemnation.On whether the outcry over ongoing demolition and enforcement of ground rent may cause a huge distraction in 2025, Mr Wike said, “Nothing distracts me. I am very focused.”Mr Wike stated this after he inspected the ongoing construction of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal and Saburi – Dei Dei road, in Abuja on Tuesday.The former Rivers governor added, “Even if people are complaining, it is part of governance. You don’t expect that you will…