Author: Kwara Reporters

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs to inmates at the Nomansland court complex in Kano. The suspects are Usman Khalid, 25, and Bello Musa Ahmed, 24, both male and residents of the Tsamiya (Breget) area of Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nassarawa, confirmed the arrests of the two suspects in a statement, made available to the press on Wednesday. He said the suspects were apprehended by NCoS officers attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Goron Dutse, Kano, while trying to throw Indian hemp and…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State who is believed to be planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on January 12, has for the first time since the controversy erupted made some comments on the matter. The Governor seen in a viral video talking to a group said that, ” I have never commented on the discussions that follow the issues at stake, because I don’t believes in talking too much.” Here are two polished options, depending on the tone you want:The press could not confirm the date and time of the comment; however, it appeared to…

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has cast doubt on Peter Obi’s chances of clinching the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing entrenched interests and unresolved ambitions within the emerging coalition. In this interview on Trust TV, Datti explains why he chose to remain in the LP despite Obi’s exit, insists that Obi never invited him to join the ADC, and says the former Anambra State governor is free to return to the Labour Party if denied the ADC ticket. He also dismisses claims that his political relevance or survival is tied…

The political camp of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been thrown into disarray following his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, a development widely seen as a major setback to his 2027 governorship ambition in Kebbi State. Recall that in July 2025, Malami dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Kebbi governorship election, promising to “restore hope” to the state. His declaration was greeted with mixed reactions across Kebbi. While many of his supporters…

Kwara for Kwarans Initiative for Social Impact and Development has honored Hon. Barr. Oba Magaji AbdulKadir — BOMA, House Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly and representative of Ilorin Central Constituency, with the prestigious “Pillar of Kwara” title.The decoration ceremony was held at his office in the Kwara State House of Assembly, where Amb. Anjorin Babatunde, convener of the organization, led a team to confer the award. According to Amb. Anjorin, the recognition is a testament to Hon. Barr. Oba Magaji’s dedication to the people of Kwara State and his commitment to promoting good governance, accountability and transparency.The organization chose…

The Gombe State Government has banned the scrap metal business, popularly known as Bola Jari, citing serious security risks associated with the trade.The ban was announced on Monday by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar, shortly after an expanded meeting of the State Security Council presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.Umar explained that the council approved the immediate ban on the scrap metal business following a detailed assessment of reports on the vandalism of public infrastructure and related criminal activities in the state.He said the meeting was convened to review emerging security challenges and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of its second phase. The resumption, which took effect on Monday, follows the conclusion of the first phase, which formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had initially launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing in-person registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025. In a statement in December, the commission disclosed that 9,891,801 Nigerians initiated online pre-registration during the first phase. Of this number, 2,572,054 registrations were fully completed nationwide as of November 28, 2025,…

On Monday, a fresh round of political drama erupted between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike over Rivers State politics. The development followed sharp exchanges involving Wike, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Victor Giadom. The controversy centres on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who recently moved to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. It was reported that Fubara has since his defection to the APC appeared to have endeared himself to the party’s hierarchy. Some of the APC hierarchy have…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir has congratulated the Kwara State Honourable Commissioner for Works, Hon. AbdulQuawiy A. Olododo, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and a worthy ambassador of good governance.In a congratulatory message made available to the press on Monday, Gobir praised Hon. Olododo’s commitment to infrastructural development across the state, noting that his leadership at the Ministry of Works has contributed significantly to the improvement of road networks and public infrastructure in Kwara.According to Alhaji Gobir, the commissioner’s achievements reflect his passion for service,…

Mai Martaba Folo Dadiya and Chairman Dadiya Traditional Council of Gombe State, Alhaji Dr. Abdulkadir Abubakar Galadima lll on Thursday conferred the traditional title of Basiran Dadiya on the Managing Director/CEO of Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona. Arowona who is also the spokesman to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR is the Shettima of Okuta Emirate in Kwara State and Chikansoro Tangale in Gombe State respectively. The monarch made announcement during the commissioning of the new radio station in Ilorin, noting that the decision was as a result…