Author: Kwara Reporters

Alhaji Dr. Waziri Yakubu Gobir, Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate and Waziri Kasar Hausa, congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the commemoration of the 1446 Maulud Nabiyy, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).In a statement issued today, Waziri Gobir praised the Prophet’s exemplary leadership, compassion, and teachings, urging Muslims to emulate his virtues.”As we celebrate the birth of our beloved Prophet, let us reflect on his message of peace, love, and unity. May his teachings guide us towards a more harmonious and prosperous society.”Waziri Gobir prayed for Allah’s blessings, peace, and progress for the Muslim community…

By Lawal Akanbi SharafadeenIn November 2021, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration announced plans to construct a flyover bridge at Tanke, Ilorin, the state capital, which is to be known as the General Tunde Idiagbon Flyover. The contract for the flyover was initially awarded to JMK Construction Company Limited for N2,272,899,200.00, with a completion timeline of 12 months.This announcement sparked mixed reactions from the public, with most of the people urging the government to rethink its decision to construct the Flyover. Their reason was that the Tanke area did not require a bridge, but rather an expansion of the existing road, as…

Fire has razed the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State.The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.LASEMA spokesman, Nosa Okunbor, said officials of the LASEMA Response Team, LRU Fire Unit, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have embarked on a search and rescue operation at Oko Baba plank market by Ibadan Street, Ebute Metta.He said the immediate cause of the fire is unknown, adding that no life was lost or injuries sustained as a result of the incident.“The fire consumed the main plank market, major parts of the…

The Federal Government has assured the public that the Alau Dam in Borno State did not collapse during recent flooding, attributing the overflow to climate change and excessive rainfall.The government also warned that the worst is yet to be over.At a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, extended the government’s condolences to the people of Borno State following the devastating floods.The minister noted that earlier this year, a flood risk warning identified 31 states, including Borno, as high-risk areas.He said a team of technical experts from the ministry, various agencies, and the…

Illegally mined Lithium Ore in BaniAs the sun set, trucks started to rumble through the town of Bani in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Loaded with lithium, on this day in August, the trucks began their journey to distant locations under the cover of darkness, often evading the scrutiny of law enforcement agencies.Bani was a quiet farming town until it became a destination for unlicensed miners chasing lithium as the global demand for the minerals needed to drive the transition to renewable energy surged. Despite intensified government crackdowns, illegal mining continues to thrive in Kwara State, driven by…

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has been released minutes after his arrest.PUNCH Online earlier reported that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State.He wrote, “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me they had orders to detain me.“This is not unexpected because I have always known that it is part of the broader clampdown by the fascist @officialAbat regime on dissent and their fear of the…

Federal Government offers free CNG conversion for vehicles at six Lagos locationsThe Federal Government has activated its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Incentive Program in eight states with plans to expand to nine more by the end of 2024.The states where the CNG Conversion Incentive Program has kicked off include Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Nasarawa.This update was contained in a statement posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of PCNGi on Saturday.The next phase will see the program activated in Kwara, Ekiti, Osun, Niger, Rivers, Kano, Akwa Ibom, Abia, and Enugu,…

Nigerian security forces under Sector 4 Operation Whirl Punch have rescued 13 persons held by kidnappers in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the rescue followed a firefight.Mr Aruwan, in a statement, said the development was communicated to the state government in an operational feedback.“The troops responded to credible human intelligence of bandits moving kidnapped victims in the general area of Chigulu village, Kachia LGA.“The troops subsequently mobilised for a rescue operation at the location of the suspected bandits’ camp.“The troops arrived at the location and made…

SODIQ OJUROUNGBE examines how many Nigerians with health issues are abandoning conventional medicine for miracle cures and spiritual healing. From miracle water to divine intervention, they seek help in errorIbrahim Adeogun’s unfortunate death two years ago still leaves severe emotional pain in the hearts of his loved ones.His family still believes their son could have been alive if his fiancee, Mary had not reportedly taken him to a church for healing and made him abandon his medication.Adeogun’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn one Tuesday evening when he reportedly collapsed and was rushed to a hospital in the Oremeta…

Four people have been reportedly killed with a bus burnt following heavy shooting at the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone election in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Saturday.Our correspondent who was at the Abuloma Model Primary School, venue of the IYC election reported that the exercise was going on smoothly when armed men numbering over 100 stormed the venue shooting sporadically and pulling down canopies.It was gathered that the armed men stormed the election venue on the orders of a warlord who is interested in the outcome of the IYC election.The shooting which lasted for over four…