Author: Kwara Reporters

The Waziri Kasar Hausa and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir, extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, on the auspicious occasion of his 29th anniversary on the throne.Gobir celebrates this significant milestone, commending the Emir’s enduring leadership and dedication to the peace, unity, and progress of the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State. His Royal Highness’s 29 years on the throne have been marked by wisdom, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of his…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024.The directive is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend.“The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright refusal by some state governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. This betrayal by certain governors and government officials across the country flies in the face of both legality and morality, as workers continue to be…

The Kwara State Police Command has reported that its detectives have recovered the severed head of a commercial motorcyclist, Rafiu Akano, who was murdered in Asunlere village, Oke-Oyi, in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday.The 34-year-old Rafiu, who recently purchased a new motorcycle for commercial purposes, was allegedly killed by three men: Peter Samuel, Jeremiah Tiozinda, and Sunday Agbenke, who have been apprehended by the police.Police discovered the headless body of the late Okada rider on Monday at the crime scene. The three suspects, who confessed to the crime, stated that they had thrown the…

• Payment consolidated• The rich to pay more• VAT favours states, councils The prospects of the tax reform proposed by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration were brought to the fore at the weekend by the panel.Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, whose recommendations gave birth to the four bills before the National Assembly, gave an insight into the advantages of the proposals. President Tinubu last month forwarded the Executive Tax Reform Bills for legislative consideration.However, governors and traditional rulers from the North requested for its withdrawal, claiming that a portion of it is not in…

…Calls on Kwara Labour Leaders to Defend Affected WorkersThe Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in the strongest terms the recent closure of Harmony Transport Services Ltd, popularly known as Kwara Express, and the unfortunate mass layoff of its staffers by the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led APC government. This action, which comes at a time of significant economic hardship, is calamitous, insensitive, and reprehensible and further exposes the cruel nature of this administration.In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party expressed deep concern over Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s growing reputation for…

A yet-to-be-identified male adult suspected to be a thief was on Sunday found lying unconscious after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday morning.Our correspondent gathered that the suspect had broken into an apartment in the community in the early hours of Friday when some residents saw him.To avoid being apprehended, he was said to have taken to his heels while some residents chased him.While fleeing the community, he suddenly ran into the expressway and got hit by a speeding vehicle in the process.Our…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said vandals again destroyed 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1, in the early hours of Saturday 9th November 2024.Its Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah broke the news in statement on Saturday, said:“The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby reports that vandals have again attacked its 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1, in the early hours of Saturday 9th November 2024.”The spokesperson said early on Saturday, TCN engineers attempted to re-energise the 330kV Lokoja–Gwagwalada transmission line 1, but the line tripped.According to the statement, after efforts to reclose the line failed, a…

On November 4, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of 130 suspects linked to high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group included 113 foreign nationals—87 men and 26 women—mainly from China and Malaysia, as well as 17 Nigerian collaborators (four men and 13 women). SOLOMON ODENIYI visited the residence and discovered that the suspects had been living under police protectionThe road leading to the house where 113 foreign nationals and their 17 Nigerian collaborators were recently arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for cybercrime offences is a desolate, dusty path, untarred and eerily quiet. The…

Music producer and executive, Don Jazzy, has urged men to prioritise paternity of their children, stating that it is more important than a naming ceremony.On his Instagram story, Don Jazzy emphasised: “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.”His statement comes amid ongoing debates in Nigeria about the necessity of DNA tests, fuelled by recent high-profile cases of paternity fraud. 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

Popular Lagos socialite Pretty Mike has claimed that Magodo is the number one place in Lagos where married women secretly have sexual affairs with younger men.Magodo is a town in Kosofe LG bounded by Ikosi-Ketu and Ojodu Berger in Lagos state.Reacting to the sex scandal involving embattled ex-Equatorial Guinea’s anti-graft boss Baltasar Engonga, in a recent interview with Arise TV, the nightlife promoter alleged that these women, driven by suspicion of infidelity in their marriages, engage in illicit relationships without their husbands’ knowledge.Pretty Mike argued that some societies accept open marriages, where couples consent to extramarital affairs.He said: “I think…