Author: Kwara Reporters

A former spokesman for ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop making jest of other presidents.Akande remarked in a post via his X handle on Saturday while reacting to Obasanjo’s recent comment, while delivering a lecture at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University last Saturday.Obasanjo had said the country’s situation was really bad and glaring to all.He had said, “Nigeria Situation: As we can see and understand, Nigeria’s situation is bad. The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, discord,…

Actor Aremu Afolayan has made a heartfelt public apology to his elder brother, Kunle Afolayan.The brothers, who had been estranged for over 40 years, recently reunited following the passing of their mother, Omoladun Afolayan.At their mother’s wake, Aremu Afolayan apologised for his past actions, including subjecting Kunle to an Instagram backlash.He also acknowledged his lack of financial contribution to the construction of their family house, which Kunle built.He said: “I’m sorry for putting you through Instagram backlash; it’s because I love you. My money is not in this house, but he built it for all of us. Thank you, Brother…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disowned the controversial pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, maintaining that he was never a member of the group.Emma Powerful, the spokesperson of the IPOB, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.IPOB is a group leading agitation for an independent state of Biafra which it wants carved out from the south-east and some parts of the south-south NigeriaKWARA REPORTERS earlier reported that Mr Ekpa was arrested in Finland alongside four others on Thursday on suspicion of terrorist activities.‘Not registered member’ The BBC, while reporting Mr Ekpa’s arrest by Finnish police on Thursday, described him as…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday wrote the Senate, seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.“In his letter sent today, President Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement.The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Lt. General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff.’Tinubu appointed Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness…

Kwara State is beaming with pride as one of its own, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, a renowned neurosurgeon, has been appointed Chairman of TET Fund. This milestone achievement was acknowledged by Amb. Anjorin Babatunde, Convener of Kwara for Kwara Initiative, who expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing Prof. Sulaiman’s exceptional expertise.Prof. Sulaiman brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having co-founded Hippo Technologies, a pioneering virtual healthcare technology company. His expertise spans healthcare management, medical simulation, telemedicine, virtual patient care, and remote patient monitoring.This appointment follows Prof. Sulaiman’s recent induction into the National Research Fund Screening…

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, has been arrested in Finland alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.Reports from local publication Yle indicated that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.In a statement released on Thursday, November 21, the Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrest of five individuals suspected of terrorist activities.According to the police, Simon Ekpa, identified as the main suspect, was detained “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent,” while…

Nigeria’s former representatives to the United Nations, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has described himself as an accidental diplomat judging by his upbringing and educational background.He said his diplomatic career is a testament to Allah’s control and command over all his creatures.Prof Gambari said this in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, during the launch of a book in his honour, on Thursday.The book titled “Readings in Diplomacy, Democracy, Peace and Development” was launched at an event organised by the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria (COSFAN) as part of activities to mark his 80th birthday.Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar and…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the loans being taken by the present administration is putting “insufferable” pressure on the country’s economy.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election while accusing the National Assembly of becoming an accomplice, said Nigeria is sinking further in debt. Atiku in a statement he personally signed while reacting to the recent loan by the federal government said: “The recent report released by the World Bank, showing Nigeria as the third most indebted country to the International Development Association (IDA), is very concerning.“This report is coming just when the government has already sent a…

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa has revealed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole was against his son, Cyril Oshiomhole’s appointment as the Edo State Commissioner for Health.Idahosa made the revelation during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday.He also disclosed that Cyril is a seasoned medical doctor who has the capabilities to chair the Ministry of Health, and as such should not be denied such a privilege.The deputy governor said, “Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his son, like any other individual, has his destiny.”Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, weeks after…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently holding a meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing Constitution amendment and stamp duty.The meeting, led by NGF chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aims to address pressing national issues.According to the 11th physical meeting agenda, the forum will receive a presentation from deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the Constitution Review Committee.Other agenda items include updates on the reconciliation of the Excess Crude Account (ECA), Petroleum Profit Taxes (PPT), and Royalties accounts, as well as the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2024 in Morocco.The Minister of Education, Dr…