Author: Kwara Reporters

Depict imageA raging fire has engulfed the popular Ita Amodu market in Old-yidi road of Ilorin, causing extensive damage to property and spreading to nearby shops. The incident reportedly started when a truck loaded with foam caught fire after coming into contact with a live electrical wire.According to an eyewitness who spoke to Kwara Reporters on the condition of anonymity, the fire quickly escalated beyond control. “The fire started from the truck when it touched a lifewire, and within minutes, it spread to nearby shops. It was devastating,” the eyewitness said.Efforts to contain the blaze were reportedly hindered by a…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed speculation that the federal government may outsource revenue collection to Alpha-Beta, a company believed to be linked to President Bola Tinubu.Mr Oyedele spoke on Monday at a town hall meeting on the Tax Reform Bill organised by Channels TV.Alpha-Beta is a private consulting firm that calculates, tracks and reconciles internally generated revenue (IGR) in Lagos State in exchange for a commission.While responding to a question about the possible outsourcing of revenue collection to Alpha-Beta, Mr Oyedele insisted that there is no such plan.“In fact,…

The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly would impoverish northern Nigeria or disproportionately benefit Lagos and Rivers states.In a statement issued on Monday, presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga said the reforms aim to improve the quality of life for all Nigerians, particularly the disadvantaged, and streamline tax administration to foster a better business environment.The statement followed concerns raised by Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, who claimed that the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing model might favour Lagos and Rivers states.Onanuga, however, described such reactions as unfounded and based on misinformation.“The tax reform…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, on Monday, said the abducted 400-level student of Abubakar Audu University, Ayangba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State was rescued while wandering naked.The 19-year-old English Education undergraduate whose name was given as Fauziyah Muhammed was alleged to have been kidnapped in Ayangba on Sunday morning, hypnotised and later dumped in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident took place between 9 am and 10 am on Sunday.The state commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Umar Muhammed, who briefed journalists in Ilorin on Monday, said the student was discovered…

The FBI has arrested Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade for allegedly plotting a racist attack on himself to win the election. The latest development has also led the FBI to refer Mr Mobolade for prosecution for making false statements related to a hate crime hoax intended to boost his candidacy, The Daily Wire reports. On November 12, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado announced that three supporters of Mr Mobolade had been charged with writing the n-word on one of his campaign signs and erecting a burning cross in front of it. The individuals charged are Derrick Bernard Jr., Ashley…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday got a court order to seize an estate containing 753 units of duplexes in Abuja.It is the commission’s single-largest asset recovery.But the identity of the estate promoter remained unknown last night.It was learnt that a final security clearance would be required to disclose the estate owner, who is described as a “former top government official”.The application was filed by the EFCC without disclosing the identity of the top brass.A source said: “Even in the affidavit sworn to in the court, the identity of the owner was not mentioned. I think the forfeiture…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated a committee to screen and verify accommodation and service providers for the 2025 Hajj.Its chairman of NAHCON, Abdullahi Usman, while inaugurating the committee, said it would play a critical role in ensuring the welfare and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.He implored members of the committee to select only the best and most compliant service providers in Saudi Arabia.The NAHCON boss also urged the committee to safeguard the integrity of the commission by upholding the trust placed in the organisation by the pilgrims.He also charged the committee…

…Name Alagbala Abdul Fatai, Head of Festival and Entertainment ForumThe Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has announced the appointment of Saeed Tijjani as the Chair of the Oro Kingdom Digital Innovation Committee.Tijjani, who hails from Iludun Oro, Ile Alade Compound, is expected to lead the committee in developing and implementing innovative strategies to position Oro Kingdom as a digitally inclusive community.Tijjani was announced on Sunday as the head of the Digital and Innovation committee, in line with the vision of the new monarch for a more digital inclusive community through strategic…

The Kwara State Government has condemned the recent alleged assault against a youth corps member serving at Government Day Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, who was assaulted by a teacher identified as Mrs Amuzat Fatima Nike.The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, stated this on Friday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital.Hajia Modibbo Kawu described the act as unacceptable in society and Kwara State as a whole, stressing that “the state is known for peace and harmony and the state government will not allow anything to truncate the existing peace in its academic…

The Port Harcourt refinery has resumed full operations after a brief ”scaling down”, Mr Ibrahim Onoja, the company’s Managing Director has said.Addressing newsmen after a facility tour of the refinery on Sunday night, Onoja said the facility had resued distribution of products, including Premium Motor Spirit, kerosene, and diesel.”The refining plant has undergone extensive upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability which had also impacted on production capacity.”We replaced most of the equipment including pumps installation and cables.“The plant is running and we are trucking out our products,” he said.Also speaking, Mr Moyi Maidunama, the Director of Operations of the Nigeria…