Author: Kwara Reporters

Eighteen months after the 2023 presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered clarification on the timing of the result declaration made in the early hours of March 1, 2023.President Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared the winner with 8,794,726 votes, defeating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi, and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.Recall that the announcement, made by INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, sparked concerns from some Nigerians who questioned why it was…

In just over two months, Yobe and Borno states have experienced four devastating attacks by Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that led to the death of at least 122 persons.These attacks mostly targeted communities where the inhabitants have enjoyed several years of relative peace.While there is no dispute to the fact that the Nigerian securities have degraded the capabilities of the insurgents, these recent incidents have left many people confused.One of the deadliest attacks came on the 1st of September, 2024, when ISWAP terrorists, who claimed responsibility, shot dead scores of people…

Nigerians on Friday, September 6, bid a final farewell to Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the revered designer of the national flag, as he was laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State. His remains were interred at his residence in Aba Paanu, Kuola Estate, Elebu, following a solemn funeral service organized by the Oyo State government at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty, Oke Ado, Ibadan.The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of mourners, including family, friends, and government officials, all paying tribute to Akinkunmi’s lasting legacy in shaping a symbol of national unity and pride.The funeral service was conducted by the…

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has asked leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to reduce the current pump price of fuel, saying Nigerians are hungry.He spoke on Friday in Abuja, during the official unveiling of The Progressive Institute (TPI).Recall that the pump price of petrol per litre in the country was on Tuesday increased to N855, N918 or higher depending on locations.But delivering his goodwill message during the APC event, Kukah said, “We Nigerians are hungry. Find a way of reducing the price of fuel.“Unless democracy is anchored on sound foundation, we will be building…

President Bola Tinubu rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.”Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, Beijing, the President said he has a very good team.He emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).“What is uppermost in my mind is…

The local currency traded lower against the British pound sterling in the last trading session of this week. The pound was trading at N2,112.8/£1 on the unofficial market.Price action shows that sellers are in control after the naira lost the N2,000/£1 support line. Price action confirms that the domestic currency has been depreciating against the pound, dollar, and euro over the past three months despite the recent introduction of the Retail Dutch Auction by the CBN.The connection between fuel price increase, Dangote Refinery, Libya and Exchange Rate. September 4, 2024 Importers and travellers have added more pressure to the local currency market amid…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it has begun implementing strict measures, including shutting down Point of Sales (PoS) businesses that did not register by the September 5 deadline.The Commission stated this in a public notice released on Friday, noting inadequate compliance with its directive.It said those who decided not to register may engage in “unwholesome activities.”This development came as the Fintech business owners under the aegis of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) challenged the CAC’s registration directive in court, insisting that the mandatory registration was illegal. Providing an update on the registration…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday that it will soon implement a duty waiver on food imports, pending receipt of the list of beneficiaries for tax exemptions from the Ministry of Finance.This move follows the federal government’s announcement of a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities on July 8, 2024, aimed at mitigating food inflation.Speaking at the Strategic Communications Inter-agency Policy Committee (SCIPC) meeting hosted at the NCS headquarters in Abuja, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS spokesman, explained the process for the waiver. “The issue of food security is crucial,” Maiwada stated.“The policy announced by the President is significant,…

A frontline political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has blamed the misery Nigerians are experiencing on the political class.Utomi the current situation in the country was an indication that the political class has failed Nigerians.Appearing on Channels Television’s Politic Today, Utomi said called for the return of fuel subsidy regime.According to Utomi: “The first thing to do is to recognise essential things that Nigerians need fuel for. I will subsidise those things.“There will be a subsidy. The Americans have subsidy for Agriculture, it is a matter of where you direct it to.“Nigeria’s political class is responsible for the Nigerian misery. The…

The operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ilorin, Kwara State.The arrests were carried out between September 3 and 4, 2024, at different locations within Ilorin, following credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected fraudsters, who were causing unsuspecting citizens of the state pains and tears through their fraudulent pranks.A statement signed by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said items recovered from them include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms.It added that the…