Author: Kwara Reporters

Filmmaker and actor Kunle Afod has renovated the house of veteran actor, Lere Paimo, popularly known as Babe Onile Eda.Kunle Afod, who recently clocked 51 on October 24, decided to surprise Lere Paimo in celebration of the veteran’s 85th birthday by renovating his old house in Ogbomosho, his hometown.“AFOD INSPIRES… Me and my team came together to transform PA LERE PAIMO’S House from old school setting to modern set”, he wrote on Instagram.A video capturing the impressive renovation process has surfaced online, garnering widespread admiration from fans and industry colleagues alike.In the video, Kunle Afod assembled a team to efficiently…

Some of the items seized by the Customs Service.The Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, has intercepted 16,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 180 pieces of donkey skins, used clothes, and 74 cartons of various medicaments, with a total Duty Paid Value of over ₦300 million.Displaying the seized items at the Command’s headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the Comptroller of the NCS, Kebbi State Command, Iheanacho Ojike, credited the successful operation to the coordinated efforts of outfield officers and the Command’s intelligence unit.Ojike disclosed that despite the challenges and inconvenience brought by fuel scarcity, certain individuals exploited the situation by…

The Nigerian telecommunication regulator, NCC, has disqualified Nigerians below the age of 18 from getting a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.Sources at the commission told PREMIUM TIMES that this policy is aimed to “protect minors” from the liabilities that arise from the usage of such SIMs.One source, a senior official of the commission, told PREMIUM TIMES that parents and guardians can acquire SIMs in their names on behalf of their children and wards and assume any responsibilities or liabilities that may arise from the use of such SIMs.The overall intent, according to sources, is to protect minors and strengthen national…

A 23-year-old woman, Precious Yusuf, has been found dead along the DLA Road in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after meeting with a male friend whom she met on a dating website called iHappy.According to a statement on Saturday by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, Precious’s body was discovered on Thursday along the road, and the police were alerted.Upon visiting the scene, her body was recovered, and a preliminary investigation was conducted to ascertain her identity.Following the investigation, the PPRO disclosed that Precious had informed her friend on Tuesday that she was going to see a…

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday called on Nigerians to continue to pray for President Bola Tinubu, saying he means well for the country.He stated this at the flag off of the construction of the six-lane Arterial Road N5, also known as Obafemi Awolowo Way, in Life Camp, Abuja.Wike said, “So I want all of you in prayer to continue to pray for Mr President so that at the end of the day, the lost hope of our people will be gotten back, that is why he said the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’“This government is to bring back the hope that…

Enugu Police Command has announced the arrest and detention of a police inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the command for allegedly murdering Enugu traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah. It was gathered the musician attended an event at the anti-cult office on Friday evening when policemen at the station started shooting indiscriminately with the bullets hitting him in the process.According to the spokesman of the Command, Daniel Ndukwe, Igbo Jaa was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.The police spokesman…

By Abdul Abdul If I had the opportunity to make a wish right now, it would be to ask Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his co-travellers in this voyage of self-hallucination a few questions. Questions like what exactly is the fuss about the newly approved minimum wage in Kwara? Is the incumbent Government the first to implement a new minimum wage – something the law mandates every five years? What exactly is the worth of the latest minimum wage considering the economic reality in the state? Could Governor Abdulrazaq have chosen not to implement the new wage? Chief among it all: Do…

The adverse and damaging effects of popular local herbal concoction, àdìmẹ́nu, is of increasing concern in Nigeria, particularly in the South-west region. ALAO ABIODUN writes on the horrific experiences of Nigerians who have had a taste of the mixture and have suffered injuries to their body organs.For 56-year-old Mrs. Bolatito Akanni, consuming the local herbal substance ‘àdìmenu’ is an addiction. She has been drinking it for more than five years and it has begun to tell on her body organs.Mrs. Bolatito, who is now experiencing failure with one of her body organs after medical diagnosis, recalled that “when I am…

The pastor of a Pentecostal church in Onpanu, Lagos, Abraham Olaluwoye, has been remanded in jail for allegedly raping a 27-year-old lady (name withheld).The survivor, who spoke with City Round, said the incident happened on September 16 when she was called by the cleric to come to the church so he could help her get a job.She said, “When I told my parents and brother, they said I shouldn’t go. That Monday afternoon, when I was going to fetch water I saw pastor Abraham and I greeted him and went my way, but later I saw his missed calls on…

The family of the late Sarkin Gobir, Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, has publicly expressed deep gratitude to all who attended and supported them during the Janazah and Fidau prayers held in his honor. In a statement signed by Mallam Abdul Nasir Gobir, the family conveyed that the outpouring of support during this period has provided great strength and solace.The family extended special appreciation to prominent dignitaries who were present, including Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON; the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON; the Deputy Governor of Kwara State; Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly,…