Author: Kwara Reporters

A mysterious Ibadan man whose name is yet unknown had confessed to killing over 70 women for ritual purposes in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.The man popularly called ‘Mistina Orobo’ born in the Foko area of Ibadan who claimed to have now become a pastor said the number is not part of the people he had been hired to kill and had eaten in his life.He revealed this on a popular socialist, Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM’s programme titled, “Opeyemi” in Ibadan on Saturday.According to him, the blood of the women was needed to renew his mystical power,…

The Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate and Waziri Kasar Hausa, Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, has congratulated Alhaji Muhammed Uthman Jagunmo on his recent appointment as the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA).In his statement, Waziri Yakubu Gobir commended Jagunmo’s unwavering dedication and service to the Ilorin Emirate, noting his significant contributions to the community’s progress over the years. He described Jagunmo as a visionary leader and a symbol of unity, whose work has continually uplifted and empowered the youth of the Emirate.“Alhaji Muhammed Uthman Jagunmo has consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment to the development of our beloved Ilorin Emirate.…

The NLC Chairman, Kwara chapter has directed its Affiliates who deducted N1000 levy on every worker to refund it to State workers, following outrage, complaints and petition by civil servants in the State over the illegal levy. This was disclosed during a radio programme on Radio SBS. In the programme, the Chairman of NLC also revealed that the body wrote to Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq over the new tax template adopted by KWIRS, following the approval of the minimum wage. The NLC Chairman called in to make clarifications on the levy and its position on the taxation of the minimum…

The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced the recovery of 700,000 litres of stolen petroleum products following a series of operations conducted between October 28 and November 3, 2024.Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, the division’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement, detailed the operations, which also led to the deactivation of 29 illegal refining sites, the arrest of 24 suspected oil thieves, and the destruction of 14 boats involved in crude oil theft.He said in Rivers State, troops intercepted a large wooden boat carrying over 150,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the Kula area of…

The Edo State Police Command has said the dismissal of Inspector Edith Uduma for exposing Sgt. Abraham (who has also been dismissed) is on order.The Police Public Relations Office, Moses Yamu, on Sunday night, said in a statement that the female police officer took advantage of the situation to try to extort money from Abraham while co-opting his husband, Inspector Ibrahim Mohammed, in the scheme.The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command deems it necessary to set the records straight regarding this subject matter.“That contrary to reports from certain quarters, the said female police officer, AP/no 228719 Insp. Edith Uduma,…

The House of Representatives committee on renewable energy says it will investigate the usage of $2 billion renewable energy grants to the country.The chairman of the committee, Rep. Victor Afam (LP-Anambra), said in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.He said that the public hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Wednesday, Nov. 6, will cover the period from 2015 to 2024.The rep alleged that investments meant for the development of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria had not made a commensurate impact on the energy security challenges of the country.He said that MDAs with dealings in investment, procurement, and…

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5.JAC comprises the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU).Peters Adeyemi, general secretary of NASUl, said this in a statement jointly signed by Mohammed Ibrahim, president of SSANU on Sunday in Abuja.It would be recalled that JAC had directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike on Oct. 28, to demand for non- payment of four months salaries and non- implementation of other…

The Presidency has knocked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his attack on the economic reforms of the present administration, saying his alternative ideas were rejected by Nigerians at the polls.Atiku had attacked President Bola Tinubu for the prevailing hardship in the country, accusing him of “trial and error” economic polices.But reacting to the development, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said “Alhaji Atiku’s ideas, which lacked details, were rejected by Nigerians in the 2023 poll.”The Presidency also said “If he (Atiku) had won the election, we believe he would have plunged Nigeria into a worse…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the present administration of indulging in “trial-and-error economic policies”, saying he would have acted differently if elected President.In a statement he personally signed, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the last election alleged that the President Tinubu administration is undertaking a “palliative” economy, something his administration would not have done.Atiku, who blamed the reforms of the present administration for the present malaise, said, “Unleashing reforms to determine an appropriate exchange rate, cost-reflective electricity tariff, and PMS price at one and the same time is certainly an overkill.”The opposition leader noted that while…

Barely four days after the Greg Mbadiwe led governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka in Anambra State appointed Prof Benard Odoh as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the university, the Federal Ministry of Education has voided the appointment.The ministry also declared the appointment of the registrar of the university null and void.A letter dated November 1, 2024 signed by Mrs R.G. Ilyasu on behalf of the permeant secretary of the ministry said the Minister of State for Education had on October 24 in a meeting with the governing council of the university agreed with the council that no…