Author: Kwara Reporters

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has approved the revised regulations and guidelines for recalling federal and state lawmakers and councillors of Abuja’s area councils.The commission announced the approval in a statement published on X by its spokesperson, Sam Olumekun.INEC said it has “received a number of requests from different groups across the country for the recall of their representatives in the National Assembly…”The commission explained that the recall process is “initiated by the voters in a constituency” and that it has produced a “10-page document” for the guidance of prospective petitioners.Against a widely held belief that it lies with…

Faruq Atofarati, an aide to Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has weighed in on the growing debate over the titles of Amana and Amana Ngeri.Atofarati, in a strongly-worded article, highlighted the difference between the two figures, Dr. Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode, who was recently appointed as the new Amana of the Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, and his principal, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, who held the title of Amana Ngeri before the latter’s pronouncements. According to Atofarati, while Nagode represents the cultural and royal side of the title, Suleiman is…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its handling of the high-profile case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello.HURIWA expressed deep dissatisfaction with the confusion and mixed signals surrounding Bello’s visit to the EFCC headquarters, condemning the agency’s lack of clarity, coordination, and seriousness in addressing the matter.In a media statement signed by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA observed that Bello, who has been declared wanted by the anti-graft agency for alleged involvement in an N80.2 billion money laundering case, reportedly paid a visit to the agency’s…

The Federal Government is set to provide funding for 360,000 farmers as part of its efforts to stabilise the economy through agricultural development.According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun at the Access Bank Customer Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, this move is critical for addressing inflation and ensuring food price stability.“The plan for this dry season, after a successful one, is to assist and fund 360,000 farmers,” he said.He further explained that the government aims to cultivate 360,000 hectares of land to produce 1.4 million metric tons of agricultural output by early…

Nigeria’s fuel price hike has sparked widespread concerns, with many pointing fingers at oil producers, particularly local operators like Dangote Refinery.However, OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais, has set the record straight, revealing that the real reasons behind high fuel prices lie elsewhere—primarily in taxes imposed by governments, including those of major oil-consuming nations.In an article published on Tuesday, Al Ghais explained that crude oil and its derivatives form the backbone of global industries, powering everything from transportation to pharmaceuticals.While many assume that rising oil prices directly benefit oil producers at the expense of consumers, the OPEC chief debunked this…

The Kwara Concerned Group has expressed concerns over the abandoned General Tunde Idiagbon Flyover at Tanke Tipper Garage, Ilorin, nearly three years after its conception.Pastor Buoye Olusegun David, the spokesperson for the group, addressed the press today, expressing disappointment and criticism towards the Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration. The group’s concerns centered around the administration’s failure to commission a project, despite allocating a substantial N2,272,899,200.00 and providing repeated assurances.The project in question, the General Tunde Idiagbon Flyover, was initiated in November 2021 with a 12-month completion timeline. However, the project remains unfinished, sparking worries about transparency, due process, and quality of…

Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Alhaji Mohammed Baba-Okanla, has said that only five political parties, namely APC, PDP, APM, SDP and Accord Party will be participating in the Saturday local government elections in the state.Speaking at a media parliament organized by the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin on Wednesday, the KWASIEC boss said that arrangements have been made for a hitch-free local government elections coming up on in all the 16 local government areas of the state.“I am pleased to announce that the commission has carefully crafted a comprehensive time…

Gunmen have released a South-East businessman Emeka Nwachukwu, who was kidnapped on Wednesday in Kwara State.A family source told SaharaReporters on Monday that Nwachukwu was released on Sunday after his family paid a N10 million ransom.Another police source confirmed to SaharaReporters that the Divisional Police Officer in Kosubosu confirmed Nwachukwu’s release following the payment of the ransom to the abductors.”Efforts are being made to track the kidnappers and bring them to justice.”Earlier on Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that the businessman was abducted by unknown gunmen at his clinic in Kosubosu, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.It was gathered that the…

We’re on rescue mission, says Caretaker Committee Chairman UsmanWhy chairman had to go, by Baba-AhmedThe Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed anger that some of those who begged to join the party ahead of last year’s general election are currently at loggerheads with its leadership.It expressed disappointment over the role of its presidential candidate in last year’s general election, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the party’s leadership crisis.A former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman was appointed the national chair of the LP caretaker committee, following a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Otti.Obi, and…

The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated.According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the minimum wage.The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria, held in Ikeja, Lagos.Daju, who was represented by…