Author: Kwara Reporters

The federal government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024.Dr Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, said this on Sunday, during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.“For the first time in 19 years, Nigeria decided to pay 100 per cent of its community levy up to 2023.“The money was paid on Friday, December 13, 2024. This payment underscores the leadership and commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government…

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt, have arrested 29 suspects involved in illegal oil bunkering and deactivated 42 illegal refining sites in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states.A statement issued by the Assistant Director of Public Relations of the division, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, said military operations, which were conducted from 9th to 15th December 2024, resulted in the deactivation of 42 illegal refining sites, arrest of 29 suspected oil thieves and confiscation of 197,000 litres of stolen products.Jonah said the troops demobilised 32 boats, 12 vehicles and eight motorcycles used for economic sabotage in the…

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, alias Baka NaGarba, suspected to be behind the m8rder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto State. The monarch was abducted alongside his son and brother in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto on July 9, 2024. The abductors k!lled a sea on August 22 after negotiations for his release collapsed. The operation, conducted on December 14 at 10 p.m., followed intelligence reports that Wurgi was receiving treatment at a hospital in Shinkafi town, Zamfara State, for injuries sustained during…

The Kwara State Police Command, under the leadership of Victor Olaiya, commissioner of Police, said it has arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as “DANDOLO.”The police said that the arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest.A statement by Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command PPRO, said Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.“Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says two persons died on Sunday following a collision involving two trucks on a Lagos road.The LASTMA general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said in a statement that two other persons trapped in the wreckage were rescued.The statement was signed by Taofiq Adebayo, director, public affairs and enlightenment department, LASTMA.Mr Bakare-Oki said that one of the containerised trucks involved in the accident was loaded, while the other was empty.He said that the rescue operation at the scene was done in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Fire Service, and personnel from the…

…sets January 29, 2025, as exit commencementThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc.The decision, taken by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of West Africa.Disclosing this decision at the end of the 66th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, said the three countries will formally cease to be members of ECOWAS on January 29, 2025, in accordance with Article 91 of the revised…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has restrained Micheal Fafoluyi, a Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq from further publication and or circulation of defamatory materials relating to the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki.Justice J. O. Musa issued the restraining order while delivering ruling in an application brought in furtherance to a suit filed by the former Senate President and former governor of Kwara State, against Fafoluyi, over alleged defamatory items in his Facebook and Twitter (now X) handle in January last year. In the suit, Saraki is claiming N10bn damage against Fafoluyi for…

Police in Benue State have arrested a lecturer at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Dr Ichor Tersagh, for allegedly masterminding the abduction of the wife of his colleague, Mrs Susan Anyagh.Her husband, Paul, is the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, JOSTUM chapter.It was gathered that the woman was ambushed and kidnapped by some men along Otukpo Road, Makurdi, last Saturday.The kidnappers were said to have collected the N1.3 million found in her car, beat her to a coma and abandoned her on a bush path.The state command spokesperson, Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident,…

At Rotana Hotels, Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria – December 13, 2024 – The Moniepoint end-of-year program, held yesterday, will be remembered for a long time, thanks to the show-stopping performances by artistes under Alexanda McQueen Records.The event, which brought together customers, management, and business partners, was taken to a whole new level by Don Geecy and Major Kush, who delivered eccentric and energetic performances that left the audience in awe.The crowd was wowed by the duo’s infectious energy, and their performances were met with thunderous applause and cheers. The event’s atmosphere was electric, with guests dancing and singing along to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it will slam a fine of N150m per branch on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of facilitating the illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers and unscrupulous agents.The apex bank disclosed this in a circular issued on Friday, December 13, 2024, signed by the Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, Mohammed Olayemi.The circular revealed that the CBN is concerned about the increasing prevalence of mint naira notes being traded by hawkers, a practice the bank described as impeding efficient and effective cash distribution to customers and the general public.The…