Author: Kwara Reporters

The Labour Party, on Sunday, welcomed the offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.Kwankwaso, in a recent viral post, indicated his willingness to serve as running mate the former Labour Party presidential flag bearer barely two years after talks between both parties went south.The PUNCH reported that the LP and the NNPP had considered a merger ahead of the 2023 general elections, but the inability of either Obi or Kwankwaso to concede the leadership collapsed the heightened move.The…

The federal government has said it will honour the governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, alongside governors Peter Mbah of Enugu, Mohammed Bago of Niger, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo, and other individuals and organisations for the 2024 Nigeria Govtech public service awards.The Nigeria Govtech Conference and awards, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), is expected to bring together participants from across Nigeria and beyond.The Director General of BPSR, Dr Dasuki Arabi, said on Sunday in a statement that the awards…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has faulted a media report suggesting that his first daughter, Mrs Helen Obareki, has been appointed as the First Lady of the state.It was reported that Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of the governor, died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members.During a condolence visit by the Wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the governor said his daughter, as the Special Assistant to his late wife, was in the right position to coordinate the Office of the First Lady.Speaking at the All Nations Christian Ministry Intl, Eket, on Sunday,…

There are growing concerns among Nigerians and other critical stakeholders within the security sector over the rise in importation of illicit arms and ammunition, as well as drugs worth billions of naira through the borders – land and waters, Daily Trust reports.The illegal arms, according to top security officers and experts, are partly responsible for the seeming insurmountable security challenges across the country, particularly in the North-West and North-East geopolitical zones. Some of the experts however commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the successes it recorded in the last few years by intercepting arms and ammunition that would have…

Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the highly anticipated grand prize of N100m prize.The 34-year-old professional singer hails from Sapele, Delta state.Kellyrae edged out Wanni in the finale, capping off an intense and entertaining season that captivated audiences nationwide.Throughout the season, Kellyrae’s charisma, intelligence, and strategic gameplay earned him a spot as a fan favorite.Big Brother Naija’s ninth season premiered on July 28, 2024, and featured 28 housemates competing for the top prize.The show’s finale drew millions of viewers, with many taking to social media to congratulate Kellyrae.As the newest BBNaija champion, Kellyrae joins…

Abdulmumuni Abiola, one of the sons of the late MKO, has vowed never to forgive his elder brother, Kola.He accused Kola of refusing to give Abiola’s children their inheritance despite carrying out blood tests.Abdulmumuni said Abiola willed £650,000 to his first four wives, but Kola refused to release the money to them.Featuring on ‘Mic On Podcast’ hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, on Saturday, Abdulmumuni said: “Let me give you some background on that.“We did blood tests so we had a list of qualifying children. If you look at the will and you see how systematic it is, he names the wives…

The suspect, Adrienne Munju, was paraded by NDLEA operatives for drug trafficking. Credit: NDLEA Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos.She was nabbed on Thursday, October 3 for importing large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis.NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday, saying suspect was apprehended during the inward clearance of passengers on KLM airline flight from Canada at the terminal 1 of the Lagos airport.“During a joint examination of her three bags,…

The Special Assistant Intercommunity Relations (Fulani) to Kwara State Governor Hon Abdullahi Muhammed Sarki Condoles with Elese of Igbaja, Family of Lukman Balogun Jagun, Igbaja Community, Ifelodun LG, Igbomina and Kwara State at large on the death of our beloved brother Mr Lukman Balogun Jagun of Igbaja, who is the leader of local security outfits in Igbamina and Ifelodun LGA in the hands Kidnappers.The unfortunate news about the death of Jagun in the cold blood during a rescue operation he and other Vigilantes were called for, came to us as a shock. Lukman Balogun is known to be a warrior,…

Poets in Nigeria (PIN), in collaboration with Penwarriors INC., is excited to announce that Ahmad Saliu, also known as Penwarlord, will be leading the CCPC 2024 (Cross Country Poetry Celebration) in Ilorin West, Kwara State. This promises to be an exciting event, especially with Penwarlord at the forefront!DATE: Saturday 26th October 2024TIME: 3pmVENUE: Hephzibah Building, Old Sawmill Junction- Tanke, Ilorin.THEME: The Power and pleasure of poetryKEYNOTE SPEAKERS: 1. Prof. Niyi Osundare2. Prof. Mrs Sulaiman Faoziyat AdenikeGUEST SPOKEN WORD POET: Dike ChukwumerijeGUEST POETS: Sheriff Olanrewaju (Author Jahid), El Ameen Nasir (Nas the Poet)CO-HOST 1= Olajide Baruwa, State Cordinator (Moniepoint Microfinance Bank…

I honestly thought I would never need to write to Kwara State University (KWASU) again because nearly a decade ago when I was student, I wrote to the administration too many times. Yet, as Wole Soyinka rightly said, “The man dies in all who keep silent (in the face of wrongs).” Something is wrong in our beloved institution, specifically concerning its alumni, and it’s time we gave this issue the attention it deserves.I’ve discussed this in private conversations with fellow alumni, and though I don’t have pictures, I recall sitting in a meeting with our beloved former Vice-Chancellor - may his soul…