Author: Kwara Reporters

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Saturday, warned the Federal Government to be wary of the recent advice of the World Bank in which it prescribed the reduction in government’s support for social services in Nigeria.Afenifere gave this warning in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.The World Bank had stated that Nigeria must maintain its ongoing economic reforms for the next 10 to 15 years to establish itself as a leading economic power, not only in sub-Saharan Africa but also on the global stage.According to the bank, these…

The police command in Cross River says it has detained six suspected Ambazonian rebels for interrogation, after invading Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ewa Igri, confirmed their detention to journalists in Calabar on Saturday.Ambazonia is a political entity proclaimed by Anglophone separatists, who are seeking independence from Cameroon.The separatists claim that Ambazonia should consist of the North-West region and South-West region of Cameroon.Since 2017, Ambazonian rebels have engaged in armed conflict with the Cameroonian military, in what is known as the Anglophone Crisis.The rebels have attempted to set up governments-in-exile, and supportive militias have exerted…

Nyesom Wike has hit back at former vice president Atiku Abubakar, labelling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election as a serial loser. Atiku had taken a swipe at Wike – the Minister of the FCT and a former governor of Rivers State – over the local government elections in the state.The Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship posts in the exercise, a move Atiku said is a reflection of Wike’s rejection by the people.But weeks after, the minister said having contested the presidential election in 2019 and 2023 as…

By Lawal Akanbi Sharafadeen.Dear Governor AA, I can’t help but ask: why are you wasting our valuable resources on projects that don’t truly address the needs of our people and State? As I drive around the city and see the ongoing work between Wahab Folawiyo Road and Ahmadu Bello Way roundabout, it’s hard to ignore the staggering amount of money being poured into an area that was already in decent shape. It’s estimated that over ₦80billion is being spent on these projects scattered along this axis alone, yet many other parts of the state continue to suffer from neglect. Let’s take…

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has suspended his Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, over an alleged illicit affair with a married woman in Kano. In a statement on Saturday, the Jigawa State head of service, Bala Ibrahim, said the governor approved the suspension with immediate effect.Mr Ibrahim explained that the suspension was to pave the way for a thorough examination of the allegation and uphold the integrity of the state administration.He emphasised the commitment of the state to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Mr Namadi’s administration.“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to imprison the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Adeola Ajayi, over the secret police’s refusal to allow lawyers access to Nnamdi Kanu.Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The IPOB leader has been in detention since he was brought back to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances.His legal team has repeatedly accused the SSS of denying them access to Mr Kanu.Court warningThe Federal High Court Abuja, in a notice issued on Friday, warned Mr Ajayi that further denial…

The Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation.5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster than 4G, 5G has created never-before-seen opportunities for people and businessesThe minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, Bosun Tijani, signed the MoU on behalf of Nigeria, while Peter Olusoji Ogundele, country manager, Ericsson Nigeria, signed for the company.The MoU, which was signed at Ericsson’s Global Headquarters Research and Development lab in Kista, North of Stockholm, was witnessed by the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima.Similarly,…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will establish a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank for Nigeria which is part of its support for young people.AfDB president Akinwunmi Adesina said this on Friday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 90th Birthday Lecture of former Head of State Yakubu Gowon.“I am delighted to announce here today that just three days ago, the African Development Bank’s board of directors approved $100m for the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank for Nigeria,” he said.Adesina said the move underscores AfDB’s resolve to support youths who he believes are…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in Rivers.A statement signed by Fubara’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said the agreement was reached during a closed-door meeting presided over by the governor and attended by representatives of organised labour under the auspices of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in the State at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.Speaking after the meeting, the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, affirmed that Fubara graciously approved N85,000 as the new minimum wage adding that…

Fresh facts have emerged about how two teenagers, aged 16 and 17 conspired to brutally kill their boss, Adeni Iyabode.The deceased was a popular caterer in Akure, Ondo State capital.The suspects, Philip Emmanuel and Precious Kolawole who are awaiting trial for murder are presently cooling their heels in prison. They had worked with the deceased for five months and two months respectively before they brutally killed her over a paltry sum of N60,000.Findings showed that Iyabode treated the teenagers in the same manner she treated her own children. She allowed them access to her kitchen and anywhere in her home.…