Author: Kwara Reporters

The Zazzau emirate has lost another prince barely 21 days after the passing of the Dan Isan Zazzau, Alhaji Umar Shehu Idris.The deceased, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Idris, was the son of the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, and held the title of Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida.He passed away at the age of 47.Alhaji Ibrahim is survived by his wife and four children.Army destroys 32 illegal oil bunkering sites in N/DeltaBandits kill travellers, abduct others in ZamfaraA statement by Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate, said the late prince passed away on Sunday…

The Kwara Advancement Initiative (KAI), a civil society and non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting good governance and accountability in Kwara State has expressed profound concern over allegations of exploitation and politicization of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP).The group, in a statement signed by its Head, Democratic Mobilization and Monitoring Desk,Hajia Adeola Bashiru, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into KWASSIP’s activities, ensuring strict adherence to its establishment laws, due process and transparency.The group stated that the investigation should encompass KWASSIP’s…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has recalled how he revoked the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of some plots of land allocated to German construction giant, Julius Berger, in the Katampe District of Abuja.The minister spoke on Monday at the official Flag-Off Ceremony of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters at the nation’s capital.The event was attended by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; and the President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem; among other dignitaries.Wike said 70% of funds for the project had been released…

The investigative panel set up to probe the allegations that convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, was kept out of the custodial centre while serving his six-month prison sentence, has submitted its report, dismissing the claims.Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on September 30, ordered a probe after VeryDarkMan, an activist, shared a video in which Bobrisky purportedly claimed that she bribed some Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials to drop the money laundering charge against her.The panels headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani also had Dr Uju Agomoh, the Executive Director and founder of…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has recounted an encounter with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, during a visit to his palace.In a video making rounds on social media, Ooni revealed that he was chased away like a child when he visited the Olowo in his palace.The monarch said since the incident, he had kept a distance from the Olowu and contained all his excesses.He said: “When I visited Oluwo, he chased me out like a child, since that incident, I have always maintained myself going close to him. Now that you people (attendees) are imploring…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated that the attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest.The senator had described the NDLEA as the “most corrupt and compromised, hence, I support the creation of the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation” while contributing to the debate on a ‘Bill for an Act to establish National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation’.However, the Agency at its National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday said it is duty-bound to respond to the…

Nigerian skit maker and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has dedicated this year’s #EndSARS protest anniversary to Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist killed during the October 2020 demonstrations.In a statement posted on X, Mr Macaroni, who participated in the protest, noted that the killers of the promising journalist have not been apprehended and the Lagos State Government has failed to release his remains for burial.I am dedicating this Year’s EndSars Anniversary to Pelumi Onifade; a young promising journalist who was arrested and killed in detention for recording the video of a Nigerian Politician shooting at EndSars Protesters.Four…

Daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol in Nigeria has dropped drastically under one year after President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023.Data obtained by Channels Television from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Product Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Daily Truck Out Report for September 2024, showed that consumption as of August 20, 2024, was 4.5 million litres per day.The daily petrol consumption as of May 2023 was 60, 000 million litres per day, according to the NMDPRA.An estimation brings daily consumption down by 92 per cent after May 29, 2023.Analysis of the report, shockingly, revealed that out…

A lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has faulted the proposed Bill seeking to legally allow men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to carry arms.He said the Bill “is deeply troubling and should be rejected” as it will be dangerous to arm the men.According to him, the attempt to turn a civilian agency responsible for traffic management into an armed force poses a serious risk to public safety and threatens to escalate violence on roads.Ejiofor said in a statement: “We have already witnessed the tragic consequences of armed officials misusing their power.“Instances of trigger-happy law enforcement officers have marred the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the out-of-school children menace in the country provides a fertile ground for the recruitment of future Boko Haram insurgents, if not properly addressed now.Mr Obasanjo said this on Sunday in Bauchi when he inaugurated the dualised seven-kilometre Awala-Mairuguri Road and 17.70-kilometre Awalah-Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa National Airport Road.He also inaugurated the 30-kilometre Gubi-Ruda Bida-Siyi-Nasarawa Road.In a speech at the ceremony, Mr Obasanjo said that education and human capacity building are very essential in ensuring development and creation of a safer society.He said: “World Bank says we have over 20 million out-of-school children, who…