Author: Kwara Reporters

About two months ago, the Federal Government initiated a legal action against the 36 state governments, alleging misconduct in the administration of local government councils. The suit, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), sought full autonomy for all local government councils in the country.The Kwara State Government, which was one of the defendants in the case, however, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by the Federal Government. It argued that granting local councils full autonomy would further impoverish most Nigerians who are downtrodden in the local government areas.…

Twenty one states of the federation are seeking loans amounting to N1.65 trillion to fund their 2024 budget deficits despite the increase in the allocations they have received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the last one year. From June 2023 to June this year, all the 36 states and the 774 local governments received a total of N7.6 trillion from FAAC. This increase in revenue is largely due to the removal of petrol subsidy by the federal government on May 29, 2023. Findings by Daily Trust show that the 36 states are projected to receive N5.54 trillion from FACC…

• Appoints new DGs for NIA, DSS• DSS spokesman tags new DG a thoroughbredFacts have emerged on the reasons behind the removal from office of the Director-General (DG), Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Yusuf Bichi.Sources hinted that President Bola Tinubu was removing anyone causing stumbling blocks in the efforts of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, towards stamping out terrorists.“Ribadu feels Bichi has been sabotaging his coordinating efforts to carry out the marching order given by the President to rid the country of terrorists and kidnappers,” a source told The Guardian, yesterday.Tinubu, yesterday, approved the appointment of Mohammed…

Many filling stations operated by independent oil marketers have now fixed the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, at between N900 and N1,000/litre.Owners of these stations seem not to care about the cost of the product at retail outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. Petrol prices at NNPC stations range from N568 to N617/litre. This often leads to queues at the stations.As Nigerians raise concerns about the high cost of the commodity by independent petrol dealers, the Federal Government has also vowed to shut down filling stations that will be caught dispensing PMS at exorbitant…

By Sulaiman OnimagoGoing by the intricate design and landscape of Nigeria’s politics and federal structure, aside the capacity and leadership provided by its governor, a state’s progress and influence are shaped by its representation at the national level. For a state to thrive development wise, it must have a robust voice that advocates for its interests, secures developmental projects, and attracts federal appointments and opportunities for its people. In recent times, Kwara State has found itself lacking such a voice. The last time when Kwara had such a voice was when Dr Bukola Saraki held sway as the President of…

The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has announced the appointment of a German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as the new Super Eagles coach, with immediate effect.Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement in an early morning tweet on Tuesday via the NFF’s X handle.The statement reads: “The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, Super Eagles.“The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development sub-committee to appoint Mr Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the…

COMBO PHOTO of Mohammed Mohammed (L) and Adeola Ajayi (R)President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).In a statement on Monday, presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu appointed Mohammed Mohammed as the new NIA boss while Adeola Ajayi has been appointed to lead the secret police.Ngelale said the fresh appointments followed the resignations of Ahmed Rufai of the NIA and Yusuf Bichi of the DSS.Tinubu had retained Bichi and Rufai in June 2023 when he fired all service chiefs and heads of security agencies.The new NIA boss Mohammed…

By: Abdulhafeez OyewoleThe journey to uncover the truth behind the stalled Oloje-Balode Link Road project began in May. For this journalist, it was a long and arduous one, mirroring the frustrations of the Abimbola Community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. What was once a beacon of hope has turned into a haunting reminder of unfulfilled promises!The 1.06 km stretch of road, initiated in the first quarter of 2022, and handled by a construction company: Stefan Jaeger Nig. Ltd, meant to connect the community to opportunity and prosperity, now stands as a symbol of neglect, with its…

Former Chelsea and Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has delivered a sharp retort to Chelsea striker, Nicholas Jackson, declaring, “Keep scoring and I’ll shut up.”The comment follows recent tensions between the two, with Obi’s bold statement likely to fuel ongoing debates.Obi disclosed this in his Monday podcast, The Obi One.PUNCH Online earlier reported that Mikel, 37, aimed for Jackson’s goal-scoring prowess on beIN Sport during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City last weekend.He had partly said, “We created chances, we haven’t taken them. And just an example of how Jackson finishes.”Meanwhile, the Senegalese striker, in response to that, responded in an…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, ordered a manhunt for the sponsors of members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known as Shiites as well as those who killed two policemen.Daily Trust had reported that at least a trader was shot dead, while two police officers were killed in the clash between police and the group at popular Wuse Market, Abuja. No fewer than three police patrol vehicles were also set ablaze.The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Benneth Igweh, while expressing his displeasure over the killing of two of his operatives on Sunday,…