Author: Kwara Reporters

The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24 hours power supply.Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, paid him a courtesy visit.A statement on the visit was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, by Mr Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC.In the statement, Adelabu said that the government alone, could not afford the $10 billion when there were other critical sectors in need of…

NSCDC arrests three suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and cable vandalism in KogiThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kogi State Command has arrested three suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and vandalism.Parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Lokoja on Wednesday, the Kogi State NSCDC Commandant, Esther Akinlade, said the crime was committed on 7th and 20th October in Ankpa and Isanlu, both located in the Yagba East Local Government Area of the stateAccording to Akinlade, the arrests were made possible through the joint efforts of security guards and officers of the Corps.Akinlade revealed that one of the…

A 35-year-old man, Felix Vhimga, has been found dead in a mysterious circumstance in the Ojowo area of Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State.It was gathered that the deceased had gone missing after visiting his brother, Sunday Robert, in the community on Monday.On the completion of his visit, Vhimga was however said to have bid his brother goodbye at about 9 pm.Robert who raised the alarm about his whereabouts, said he could not reach home the next day since he left his house.A police source who spoke to our correspondent as he was not permitted to speak on the matter said…

Multichoice Group, an African pay-TV operator, on Tuesday, announced that its Nigerian subsidiary lost 243,000 subscribers on its Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) services between April and September 2024.The company revealed these figures in its Interim Financial Results for the period ending 30 September 2024.MultiChoice attributed this decline to Nigeria’s high inflation rate, which exceeds 30%, driven by the rising costs of food, electricity, and fuel, causing many customers to disconnect.In its financial report for March 2024, MultiChoice had earlier reported an 18% subscriber loss in Nigeria.The company further reported a 566,000-subscriber loss in the…

Residents of Pampo in Asa Local Council of Kwara State are fleeing the community due to rising banditry, kidnappings, and killings allegedly carried out by gunmen dressed in military uniforms.The Asa Progressive Assembly raised the alarm yesterday, urging the state government and security agencies to swiftly address the escalating insecurity.In a statement, Kudirat Olohunoje, Director of Welfare and Public Orientation of the group, warned that without urgent intervention, “the community may soon become desolate.” The group pleaded with the state government to rescue the agrarian community from the grip of criminals.Olohunoje expressed concern over the plight of farmers who had…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has intercepted 189 gallons and two trucks loaded with premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol, that were being smuggled outside the country.NCS said the huge seizures were made by the Operation Whirlwind led by Compt. Hussaini Ejibunu in charge of the Kwara and Niger axis.Traveling across Quang Binh to stunning cinematic locationsThe process of auctioning the product to the general public had commenced, it said.Zakari Chado, the state Public Relations Officer and National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin.2024 FirstBank Lagos amateur open golf championship tees off…

Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has attributed the frequent collapse of the national grid to corrupt contractors’ activities.The EFCC boss said this while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes during an oversight visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.Mr Olukoyede expressed concern that financial crimes and corruption undermined the nation’s development, adding that dubious practice was a major cause of frequent equipment failures, outages, and grid collapses.According to him, one of the problems of this country in the last 15 years to 20 years is…

The Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it had arrested one prophetess, Mrs Folashade Adekola, over the death of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa and her newborn baby inside the church.Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that the deceased bled to death from complications after childbirth inside the suspect’s church located in the Oke-Aro area of Akure, the state capital. The baby was said to have also died immediately.It was also learnt that the suspect was arrested by the men of the command after the deceased’s brother reported the matter at the police station.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo…

A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities.Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area.Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities.The extent of the damage remains unclear, but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.“I was nearby when I heard a loud bang,” said an eyewitness. “I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying,” added Gyang Buba, a clothes vendor who confirmed the incident.Emergency services, including the police, fire department,…

Kwara State’s budget performance document reveals that between January and September 2024, N922 million was spent on the presidential lodge and guest chalets. Initially, the state had allocated N1 billion for this purpose in the 2024 fiscal year. This expenditure is part of the state’s total budget of N292.741 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, which was approved by the Kwara State House of Assembly. Despite allocating N700 million for water facility repairs and rehabilitation, the state spent nothing between January and September 2024. On the other hand, hospital and health center repairs received N479 million during the same period.…