Author: Kwara Reporters

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has pledged more refunds for the poor services rendered to the 2023 Hajj pilgrims.NAHCON chair Abdullahi Usman said this in a statement on Thursday.”It would be recalled that in the month of October, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) acknowledged receipt of refunds from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for various services not rendered to pilgrims of previous unspecified Hajj seasons.”NAHCON explained that the problem hindering payment of the refunds was the unavailability of details accompanying the received funds. Details were not attached on the reasons for the refunds, or whom they were…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior officers and the demotion of 19 others over misconduct and other disciplinary issues.The head of press and public relations of PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.Mr Ani said the commission, at its first plenary meeting in Abuja, took the decision on 109 pending disciplinary matters and 23 appeals and petition cases, with 13 court judgments seeking compliance.He said the commission had earlier considered and approved recommendations on several promotion matters conveyed to it by the Inspector-General of Police for implementation.Mr Ani…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is a need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian Navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as done in other climes.Mr Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the Senate public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024.The bill to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard recently passed second reading in the Senate.The minister said it was important to give credit to the Nigerian Navy for its achievements in safeguarding the Nigerian maritime space and giving Nigeria a good image worldwide.Mr Oyetola said the…

A woman on X has alleged that the Gbagada General Hospital swapped her sister’s newborn baby with someone else’s de@d baby and she shared a photo of the baby to back her claim.The X user with the handle @Aggie_lawlaah narrated how her sister started contracting on Dec. 1 and was induced two days later when she gave birth.Her baby was struggling to breathe and was taken to the NICU.Later that evening, the child’s father was called to sign a test form for the baby but the name on the form was a different one and he raised concerns.Two days later,…

Heavily armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have surrounded the Kano Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit from the premises.The deployment of security to the palace was a result of moves by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to install his newly appointed Wamban Kano, District Head of Bichi.It was gathered that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is scheduled to accompany the newly appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his official district posting in Bichi.Reliable sources have also confirmed that the Bichi Emir’s Palace is under tight security, with armed policemen deployed to the area.Two…

A popular Islamic singer, Sheik Muhyideen Ajani Bello is dead. The death of the great Islamic scholar was confirmed by an Ibadan-based preacher, Sheik Almudeer Ajiginni on his Facebook page. The late preacher breathed his last in the early hours of Friday, December 6.Details shortly…. 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 Nigeria Police Force has arrested the founder of the Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu.According to SaharaReporters, a source said Mr Idowu is being interrogated by the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja.The source said the cleric who founded the church in 2003, is being investigated for alleged real estate fraud and money laundering.“The Next Level Prayer Conference, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has been arrested by the police, and he is being grilled in Abuja over real estate fraud and money laundering,” the source said.Another source told the outlet that the “Next-Level Prayer Conference” pastor “is at the FCID Abuja as…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has detained a 19-year-old suspect, Abu Umar, accused of masterminding the abduction of a mother and her two children in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.The state commandant, Umar Mohammed, confirmed the arrest during a press briefing on Monday in Ilorin, the state capital.According to Mohammed, the suspect was allegedly involved in the November 7 kidnapping of Isiaka Halimah and her two sons, Kabir and Hassan, at Gidanrogo Area of Ajase-Ipo.“The suspect orchestrated the abduction of a mother and her two children in a deliberate and coordinated effort,”…

Six Nigerians comprising of one male and five females have been arrested by the Libya Stability Support Agency’s Department of Investigation on charges of drug trafficking.The suspects were found in possession of substantial quantities of cocaine, which were ready for distribution.The arrests were made in a coordinated operation in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, and the seized drugs were handed over to authorities for further investigation.The Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed the arrests in a statement on Monday, stating that the suspects had been referred to the public prosecution for legal action.The statement read, “Stability Support Agency – Dept. of Investigation dismantled…

By Sulaiman Onimago Recent developments surrounding the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), particularly accusations of mismanagement of public funds, call for urgent scrutiny and accountability. It is my hope that anti-corruption agencies—the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)—will respond to the concerns of Kwarans by launching a comprehensive probe into allegations of corruption against KWASSIP management. Accountability and transparency must prevail to restore public trust in the agency.Amidst these allegations, the State government has announced plans to hold a ‘mega empowerment’ before the end of December. One cannot ignore…