Author: Kwara Reporters

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…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s decision to appoint six new High Court judges and gift them luxury SUVs has ignited widespread fury, amidst allegations of judicial manipulation and reckless spending.Governor AbdulRazaq’s inauguration of the new judges on Friday has sparked intense criticism, with opponents accusing him of attempting to influence the judiciary ahead of the upcoming elections.The newly appointed judges are:1. Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin2. Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq3. Oluwatosin Adenike Adeniyi4. Yusuf Diko Adebayo5. Olalekan Osuolale Ajayi6. Muritala FolohunshoCritics argue that the appointments are a blatant attempt to pack the judiciary with loyalists, ensuring a favorable outcome in any potential election…

Ahead of the commencement of lifting of petroleum from Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has deployed over 100 trucks to the refinery.This is just as the Lagos State Government has deployed more traffic personnel to manage the expected surge in traffic along the Lekki-Ajah-Epe corridor.The Federal Government had initially announced the commencement of lifting of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as Petroleum from the Dangote Refinery.After some back and forth, it was subsequently agreed that NNPCL would be the initial sole buyer of Dangote PMS for onward distribution to other marketers.The NNPCL in a statement…

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday warned that next week’s governorship election in the state is a ‘do-or-die affair’.Obaseki warned that any form of electoral malpractice from the opposition party would lead to death.He spoke during a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rally in the Ekemwan area of the state.“The person I took over from had no respect for our people, had no respect for women, encouraged prostitution and women trafficking.“When I took over office our pensioners wore black on Labour Day buy today they wear white.“When I took office, our youths had no jobs, but today don’t they have…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to expand its cash transfer program to include rural areas in response to the country’s growing challenges of food insecurity and rising poverty.This recommendation was stated by Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at the IMF, during a recent press briefing.According to the transcript, which was published on the IMF’s official website and seen by Nairametrics, Kozack stressed the importance of broadening the scope of the cash transfer system to ensure that vulnerable populations, particularly in rural communities, receive necessary support. On government reforms In Kozack’s response to a question, the Nigerian government’s…

•Says I’ll never support Fubara again•Anger in gov’s camp as PDP grants FCT minister control of RiversFederal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared last night that he had no apologies to offer any one for threatening to put fire in any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) controlled state undermining his position in the party.Wike, speaking on Channels Television, also vowed that nothing would ever make him support his estranged political godson and successor as Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara,again.Anger swept through the governor’s political camp in Rivers State yesterday following the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP…

A 26- years-old man identified as Monday Edereno, has died after he allegedly drank a herbal concoction popularly known as ‘agbo’ in the home of the herbalist that gave him the mixture in Ogun State.The deceased, who was said to have complained of leg pain traveled from Ijebu Ode to purchase the herbal mixture from one Ifakunle Olanrewaju a traditional attendants who specializes in administering herbal concoctions at Asa Elegbada Village area of Owode Elegba in Ogun state.But Ogun police command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital on Friday that Edereno was found dead…

The Kogi State Police Command has paraded four suspects in connection with the killing of Damilola Olowoyo, a 19-year-old 100 level student of the Federal University Lokoja.The four suspects paraded included Jeremiah Paul, the principal suspect, who was arrested around the Felele area of the state capital on Wednesday, Emmanuel Otitoju, Banabas Olugbenga and Ajayi Basit Ayomide.Paul, a 20-year-old who hails from Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State, confessed to committing the crime.In his confessional statement, Paul said, “I came to Kogi State to hustle. I met Damilola last Sunday. I approached her and she accepted. We started chatting. I…

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has announced new financial requirements for foreign students intending to study in the country with an increase in the proof of funds amount.According to the Home Office, international students planning to study in London will now need to provide proof of £1,483 per month (approximately N3.1m) to cover living expenses. For those studying outside London, the required proof of funds is £1,136 per month (approximately N2.4m).This represents an increase from the previous rates of £1,334 for London and £1,023 for other cities across the UK.Under the new guidelines, students enrolled in courses lasting nine months…

Alhaji Dr. Waziri Yakubu Gobir, Waziri Kasar Hausa and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, has congratulated Hon. Moshood Mustapha (MM) and Dr Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode on their appointments as Wakili and Dan Amana of Ilorin Emirate, respectively.In a statement issued today, Waziri Gobir praised the duo’s dedication, integrity, and wisdom, expressing confidence in their ability to promote growth, peace, and progress in the community.”Moshood Mustapha and Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode are exemplary leaders whose contributions to our state are invaluable,” Waziri Gobir said. “I pray Allah grants them wisdom and guidance in their new roles.”The Madawaki also commended the Emir of Ilorin,…