Author: Kwara Reporters

Hajiya Fatima Aliyu Aminu Garu, wife of Hon. Aliyu Aminu Garu, Member Representing Bauchi Federal Constituency, has been criticised for allegedly distributing sugarcane sticks to some youths as an empowerment initiative.Pictures of the event has attracted ridicule and criticisms for the lawmaker’s wife. Weighing in on the situation, Bauchi State Chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), expressed disappointment.In a statement, State Secretary of the PRP Abdulazeez Haruna, said, “This gesture falls short of the expected standard of representation for the good people of Bauchi Federal Constituency.“As a party, we believe that genuine representation goes beyond mere tokenism and selective empowerment…

Comedian Akinyoola Ayoola, also known as Kamo State, has proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Esther Olamide.The romantic moment was captured in a viral video, showing the couple’s emotional and joyful reaction.On Thursday, September 12, Kamo took his relationship to the next level by proposing to Esther at a gathering with friends and family.The video shows the couple arriving at the venue, surrounded by loved ones, and Kamo getting down on one knee to pop the question.The caption accompanying the video reads: “Best Time, Best Woman! #theayoolas’24 @esther_mide @Kie_kie__ we have a wedding to plan!” Do you have any information you…

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Thursday warned political office holders in the against betraying the state’s governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.Alh Sulu-Gambari emphasised that, “Anyone that betrays Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, betrays Ilorin”, warning political office holders of the dire consequences of act of betrayal.The Emir spoke when the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq led family members, associates, members of the State Executive Council and well wishers on a ‘thank you’ visit to the Emir’s palace in Ilorin, the state capital on the title of Sardauna of Ilorin confered on Governor…

Earlier in September, SaharaReporters reported that Nigeria’s secret police, DSS, had instructed airport security and immigration authorities to intercept and detain Sowore upon his arrival in Nigeria.ADepartment of State Services’ memo ordering the arrest of the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, has been exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters.Earlier in September, SaharaReporters reported that Nigeria’s secret police, DSS, had instructed airport security and immigration authorities to intercept and detain Sowore upon his arrival in Nigeria.It was learnt that the directive, issued by the newly appointed DSS Director General, Adeola Ajayi, stemmed from Sowore’s role in the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests.The memo…

Owa-Obokun of Ijesa-land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II A first-class Osun State monarch, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, is dead.His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital.Before Fasuyi’s confirmation of the monarch’s passage, there was anxiety over the health of Oba Aromolaran, who was said to be indisposed.Confirming the monarch’s death, Fasuyi, in a tribute that he personally sent to our correspondent, wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End!“A Monumental History Closes!The Lion Departs The Forest!The Torch Bearer Of…

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company has unveiled its first locally produced electric vehicle in Nigeria.Innoson is a vehicle manufacturing company based in Nnewi in Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east.The Innoson spokesperson, Cornel Osigwe, announced this in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.“The initial batch of IVM electric cars has been completely sold out,” Mr Osigwe said.He said he has received hundreds of phone calls and payments from interested clients who want to buy the company’s electric vehicles.“My inbox was filled with enquiries on the prices. The first set, which are few in numbers, are now currently sold out,” he stated.Mr…

Popular Islamic Musician, Alhaji Ibraheem Abdulhameed Labaeka has resigned his appointment as the Special Assistant, Artiste, to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.Labaeka disclosed this in a letter dated September 12, 2024, and addressed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.He noted that he has not been given any opportunity to serve since his appointment on January 6, 2023.His words: “Your Excellency, as you may recall, I was offered an appointment to serve as your Special Assistant Artist on 6th January, 2023. I accepted the offer because I saw it as a call to service and an opportunity to showcase my talents. Regrettably, I have not…

Marketers of petroleum products in Nigeria have reportedly written to President Bola Tinubu to complain that the drop in price of Dangote Refinery’s diesel to N900 per litre, is negatively affecting their businesses.Devakumar Edwin, Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited, disclosed this on a Twitter Spaces session organized by Nairametrics.“Petroleum product marketers in Nigeria have written to President Bola Tinubu to complain that the refinery local prices which have dropped from N1,200 to N1,000 and now N900 per litre are impacting their businesses negatively,” he said.Edwin highlighted some of the challenges facing the Dangote Refinery and its impact on Nigeria’s fuel…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N108 billion for the states to combat natural disasters.Each state is entitled to N3 billion.This is coming on the heels of massive flooding ravaging states in the North.Many Southern states are at risk. Besides flooding, erosion is rampant across the country, especially in the Southeast. Kaduna is also currently battling with erosion.Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has also predicted more rainfall and likelihood of more flooding as the year rolls to an end.Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, whose capital city is reeling under the flooding that followed the collapse of Alau Dam water channels,…

The National Working Committee of the Labour Party, LP, has urged the National Security Adviser, NSA, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and leaders of Afenifere over alleged misappropriation of funds from the 2023 presidential campaign.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made the call at a press conference on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.He expressed concern over recent comments by Yesufu, who defended herself against accusations of being involved in the alleged diversion of the 2023 campaign funds.The LP had alleged…