Author: Kwara Reporters

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, on Friday declared himself an unofficial member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.Shaibu said he’s still in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, because he was yet to severe ties with the party.He spoke while appearing on Arise Television’s programme, Morning Show.The embattled deputy governor explained his support for the APC governorship candidate in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, by stating that he no longer aligns with the PDP.He said: “In PDP now, everybody can support whoever they like. On the issue of supporting a candidate, the constitution guarantees that you can support…

Banks, airlines, media outlets and other business across the globe struggled to deal with one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years on Friday.Initially, major US air airlines grounded all flights over a communication issue, though American Airlines later said it had reinstated its flights.Stunned by thousands of storks flying over the sky in Gia Viễn dike, Ninh Bình – Nếm TVCheck-in systems were down and services were being handled manually, with delays likely, according to airports across the globe.In a technical update on its website, Microsoft said the problems began at 1900 GMT on Thursday, affecting users of…

The University of Ilorin management has confirmed a motor accident on campus, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. According to a press statement signed by Kunle Akogun, Director, Corporate Affairs, on behalf of the university management, the accident occurred on July 18, 2024, involving a commercial bus conveying ten passengers leaving the campus.”Rescue operations were promptly initiated by the university management, and all victims were rushed to the University Health Centre for medical attention. One victim required advanced treatment and was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after initial stabilization. Four victims with minor injuries were treated…

A devastating bus accident occurred today at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), resulting in multiple casualties. According to eyewitnesses, the bus carrying students tumbled near the school gate, leaving nine people dead on the spot.The accident, which happened on Thursday, involved a bus with 11 passengers on board. A video obtained by KwaraReporters showed the vehicle upside-down by the roadside beside the school’s zoo, with several passengers injured and one lying almost lifeless.While some students have speculated that the unconscious person may have succumbed to their injuries, the Campus Union of Journalists (UCJ) has urged caution, stating that nobody has been…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero on Thursday gave reasons why the Organised Labour accepted the proposal of N70,000 minimum wage from the President, Bola Tinubu.Ajaero, who spoke to State House reporters after the meeting with the President, said the unions agreed to the offer because of other incentives attached.He said another reason for accepting the offer is because “ the President promised a review every three years as against what obtained in the past.”President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the sum of N70,000 as national minimum wage, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers and pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years.This is coming after the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress met with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on X, confirmed the development.“President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.“President Tinubu also promised to find ways…

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested eight suspected criminals and recovered a cache of arms, and ammunition during follow-on operations conducted in Fann district, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major SN Zhakom, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 18, 2024, said an Immigration officer, CL Agwom, was k!lled during the initial operation conducted in a gunrunners’ hideout at Sangasa village in Fann District in the early hours of July 10. The statement noted that a mop-up operation, which was conducted in conjunction with operatives from the…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested two suspected hoodlums over the death of a vigilante member in the Epe area of the state.The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday.Hundeyin said that the Epe Police Division got a report on Monday at about 4.30 p.m. that an Ibile Vigilante member, simply identified as Oluwafemi, 45, was attacked on Friday at about 2.00 p.m. by suspected hoodlums.He said the hoodlums reportedly attacked the vigilante member at a refuse dump site, at Afero Village, Epe, while attempting to stop them…

The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, was N1,117/litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria announced on Wednesday.MEMAN disclosed this during a webinar with journalists on Wednesday.The association revealed that the landing cost of diesel was N1,157/litre, while that of aviation fuel was N1,127/litre.The PUNCH reports that the N1,117 landing cost of petrol is far above the pump price of the product in Nigeria.Mohbad’s father appeals for Nigerians’ help in unraveling cause of son’s death0:00 / 0:00At the moment, filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…

A group of students belonging to the Coalition of Concerned Northern Youth and Students has announced their withdrawal from a planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria. The decision was conveyed by Comrade Jibrin Sani Bello, Senate President of the National Association of Kano State Students (NAKS), during a press briefing in Kano.Bello explained that the withdrawal stemmed from concerns over the unknown identity of the protest organisers.“Preparations for the protest were at an advanced stage, but upon reflection and consultations, Nigerian students should refrain from participating in the national protest due to our lack of knowledge…