Author: Kwara Reporters

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed concern over Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account.The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party emphasised that despite the court judgment, state Houses of Assembly and the governors will always be a clog in the wheel of local government autonomy.Fayose said this when he featured as a guest on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today.While stressing that nobody from the grassroots can emerge as a local government chairman without the support of a governor, the Ekiti politician said both the court…

The Muslim community of Gambari and beyond owes a debt of gratitude to Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, a philanthropist and humanitarian extraordinaire. His recent takeover of the Imam Gambari Mosque reconstruction project, which was nearly 80% completed, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community.Alhaji Gobir’s generosity and sense of responsibility are truly inspiring. By shouldering the burden of completing this vital project, he has demonstrated his dedication to the propagation of Islam and the well-being of our people. His selflessness and kindness have ensured that our beloved mosque will be restored to its former glory,…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has directed producers and refiners to provide the commission with cargo price quotes on crude supply and delivery for effective monitoring and regulation of transactions among parties.This is to ensure that oil producing companies in the country adhere to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 concerning the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries.Commission chief executive, NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe gave this directive at a crucial meeting between the NUPRC and Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).This is coming few weeks after…

The Federal Government, on Thursday, announced a list of centres for the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at no cost to the vehicle owners under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi).The Programme Director and Chief Executive of P-CNGi, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this after signing agreements with various companies involved in vehicle conversions.Speaking to journalists, Oluwagbemi highlighted that commercial transporters across different unions, including the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), among others, would benefit from the initiative.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has completed all payments for KWASIEC nomination forms for all its chairmanship and councilorship candidates across the state.In a statement signed by the Party’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, on Thursday in Ilorin, the party declared that, in a bid to meet all procedures outlined by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) and demonstrate the party’s readiness for the upcoming local government elections, the PDP in Kwara has completed payment of approximately twenty-five million naira for the nomination forms for all sixteen (16) LGA chairmanship candidates and all one hundred…

An unspecified number of corps members deployed in Ekiti State have been injured following the collapse of the hostel wall of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Ise-Emure, Ekiti.Sources in the camp said the female section of the hostel collapsed on Friday morning.One of them said, “The wall of one of the female hostels collapsed this morning (Friday). It was the bathroom wall which caved in when they were planning to take their bath.“But thank God, people rushed down there to retrieve them from the rubble. They have been stabilized at the clinic and they will get…

No fewer than N721bn was received as bribe by Nigerian public officials in 2023, a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics has stated.The report released on Thursday titled, “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends”, said the N721bn paid in bribes amounts to about 0.35 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product.The result was based on a survey conducted with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.According to the survey, the average cash bribe was N8,284, an increase from an average of N5,754 in 2019.The report read in part, “According to the 2023 survey, the average cash bribe…

The Ekiti Progressives Youth Forum (EPYF) has condemned the actions of Hon. Gani Abolarin, member representing Ekiti constituency in the State House of Assembly, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Ekiti LGA.”The actions of Hon. Gani Abolarin, including the cancellation of Osi wards 1 & 2 primaries, suppressing the voices of stakeholders, and disregarding the concerns of councillor candidates, have raised concerns among stakeholders, and we urge him to retract his steps by ensuring fairness in the election process,” said Olawale Adebiyi, Chairman of the Ekiti Progressives Youth Forum (EPYF).According to Adebiyi, “The disputes between Hon. Gani Abolarin…

In commemoration of World Population Day 2024, themed “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All,” we align with the urgent need for sustainable and comprehensive family planning/childbirth spacing programme to address the challenges of rapid population growth in Nigeria. This year’s theme underscores the critical role of inclusive data in fostering sustainable development and ensuring that every Nigerian has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.Thirty years ago, the International Conference on Population Development (ICPD) recognized the importance of placing people at the centre of development. This milestone has led…

Barring last minute change of decision, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, will be appointed the next Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State.Yusuf, if appointed, will succeed his father and late monarch, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who died in May, at the age of 95.Findings by Daily Trust Wednesday night revealed that the process of his announcement is only waiting to be ratified by the state government.Senior palace sources and top stakeholders in Oyun who confirmed his selection to our correspondent said the community is very happy and excited…