Author: Kwara Reporters

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…

…Agreement on pricing template between firm, govt yet to be reachedThe Dangote Refinery which announced the rollout of the product from its plant on Tuesday could not make it available for at the pumps yesterday as promised.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is away in China on official assignment, directed a meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, attended by Minister Heineken Lokpobiri, oil giant chief Mele Kyari and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.Petrol scarcity has been biting since July, with queues worsening across cities.On the day Dangote Refinery commenced petrol production with a promise to make it available in…

Residents from security-affected communities in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State have reported that terrorists and bandits are enslaving locals to work on their farms. According to reports, a leader of a terrorist group collected over 20 bags of soybeans from farms in Allawa and neighbouring communities this year.At an emergency media conference in Minna, the Niger State capital, Saidu Salihu, Secretary of the Coalition of Shiroro Associations, a coalition of youth organisations in Shiroro LGA, called for the return of military forces to Allawa and surrounding areas to allow displaced residents to return to farming.Salihu highlighted that…

The Federal Government has announced that only buyers with National Identification Numbers would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag.President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during the flag-off ceremony on Thursday, that the rice intervention will be sold strictly on a “one person, one bag” basis.Kyari explained that the 50kg bags of rice, priced at a flat rate of ₦40,000, are part of the Federal Government’s effort to provide subsidised milled rice to…

…as ABS Foundation distributes inputs to farmers across Kwara NorthCommunity leaders and farmers in Kwara North are full of praise for the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, following the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers across the five Local Government areas, LGAs, in the Senatorial District.The initiative, which kicked off on Monday, August 26, 2024, benefitted 986 farmers primarily, with over 2,500 secondary beneficiaries across the Kwara North Senatorial District.The distribution of farm inputs, including fertilizers, chemicals, and seedlings, among others, kicked off in Moro LGA and was extended to Edu, Patigi, and Baruten before concluding Kaiama LGA.Community leaders and farmers…

adeleyeAyomide Adeleye, the 200 Level Philosophy student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, who kidnapped and killed Christianah Idowu, a 300 Level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), attended the same church with her.Daily Trust that had reported the deceased left her home in the Itaoluwo area of Ikorodu heading for the University of Lagos where she was observing her industrial training before she was abducted.Citing a source, FIJ, an online publication, narrated that Adeleye and Idowu knew each other as they both schooled in Ogun State and attended the same church.The source said: “On…

Motorcycle and tricycle riders brought Ilorin to a standstill today, protesting soaring fuel prices that threaten their livelihood.The riders, who form the backbone of the city’s transportation system, mounted roadblocks across major roads, causing gridlock and disrupting daily activities.”We can’t continue to operate at a loss,” said one protester. “The high fuel prices are making it difficult for us to make ends meet. We’re struggling to feed our families, and the government seems not to care.”The protest, which began early in the morning, affected major roads, including Ibrahim Taiwo road, Sango area, and Maraba road. Shop owners were forced to…

An eighty-one years old man, Adeleke Oke alongside two other persons have been apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly raping a 12-year old girl in Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara State.Aside from Oke, the two other suspects include 37 years old Sikiru Lawal and Moshood Ayinde, 37.It was gathered that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 1, 2024 following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC office in Offa.Spokesman of the NSCDC in the state, Ayoola Michael, who confirmed the development and the arrest of the…

Some states that are yet to submit their reports on the proposal for the creation of state police have till Monday to do so, the National Economic Council (NEC) gave the directive yesterday.On February 15, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed with the need to establish state police as recommended by governors to curb rising insecurity across the land.The 36 states were thereafter mandated to submit their reports to the NEC for deliberation and further action.Acting Oyo State Governor Bayo Lawal, who briefed reporters at the State House after the meeting, said the failure by the four states and the Federal…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alluded to the dwindling state of the country to absence of quality leadership, saying that the country is not difficult to manage.The former president stated while fielding questions at the maiden memorial lecture in honour of late Akintola Williams, themed: ‘Leadership Dynamics: Current Realities And Way Forward,’ organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Lagos.He, however, admitted the complexities of the country, but stressed that the bedrock of the growth of a nation is behest on the leadership at the helm of affairs.“I always say Nigeria is a complex country, you…