Author: Kwara Reporters

Ghana state-owned electricity companies have announced an interruption in power supply over reduced gas supply in Nigeria.In a joint statement on June 13, the Ghana Grid Company LTD (GRIDCO) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) said the gas supply shortage is expected to last for three weeks.“The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCO) and the Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG) wish to inform the public that due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria since yesterday, Wednesday 12th June, 2024 some areas across the country have experienced interruption in power supply,” GRIDCO and ECG said.“The West Africa Gas Pipeline…

A medical doctor, identified simply as Wales, has warned Nigerians to stay away from rotten tomatoes and pepper, known as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes.In a clip that went viral on social media, Wales stated that the continuous consumption of rotten tomatoes and/or pepper posed several health risks, and could lead to cancers, due to the presence of harmful microorganisms such as fungi, known to produce mycotoxins.Displaying rotten tomatoes on a plate, the doctor stressed that the tough economic situation should not be a reason for people to eat ‘poison’.He said, “Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I know that, because of the…

Hon. Muktar Shagaya, the representative for Ilorin West and Asa in the House of Representatives, has sponsored more bills in the past year than the entire 24-member Kwara State House of Assembly combined. This revelation was made by social critic and radio commentator, Comrade Abdulsalam Alagunmu, during a radio programme monitored by our correspondent in Ilorin.Alagunmu, while assessing the first anniversary of the legistors at both National and state levels, criticized the current members of the Kwara State House of Assembly, describing them as “a bunch of rubber stamp rookies” who merely warming their seats without contributing meaningful legislative work. Alagunmu…

About two weeks ago, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in a demonstration of commitment to personal development and growth, undertook a course on ‘Reimagining Leadership Executive Education Programme’ at the Said Business School, University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Announcing this on his social media platforms, Saraki said he was thrilled to be back in class and excited to explore the curriculum alongside other leaders and brilliant minds from around the world. Undoubtedly, moves like this underscores the importance of continuing education for political leaders, a value that should be emulated by other actors in the political…

By Abdulkadir Banki Moon Recently, the Kwara State House of Assembly members from within the Kwara Central Senatorial District allegedly dolled out meager sums of N10,000 in business grants to their constituents. This so-called empowerment, which has been widely condemned, is not just a gross trivialization of poverty alleviation efforts but a stark reflection of the sorry state of governance and representation in the state. It underscores a fundamental disconnect between the lawmakers and the people they are elected to serve.It is a slap in the face of the people, reducing them to beggars of crumbs from their supposed representatives. This…

The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja bluntly refused to allow the State Houses of Assembly to be joined as defendants in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country.The apex court held that the Houses of Assembly have no business to be in the matter for reasons of law and jurisdiction.President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, at Thursday’s proceedings applied on behalf of the Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly to be joined as a party in the matter.However…

In an exclusive interview with Factualtimesng.com, Senator Sadiq Umar, the representative of Kwara North, has stated that zoning is not constitutional in a democracy. The interview, titled “Democracy @25: Exclusive Interview With Senator Sadiq Umar,” addressed the ongoing agitation for zoning the governorship seat in Kwara State to the northern region.When asked about his take on the zoning agitation, Senator Umar acknowledged the need for fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of political offices. He stated, “We are running a democracy, zoning is not constitutional. However, democracy is supposed to give everyone a sense of belonging for everyone to…

Violence against women has been described as a criminal act which should be discouraged to promote fairness and equality among citizens in the State.The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this known today at the One Day Stakeholder’s Engagement on Advocacy and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Kwara State, held at the Noktel Suites, Ilorin.The Commissioner stated that Kwara State Government has always been at the forefront of advocating and preventing violence against women and girls.According to her, “the menace of gender based violence is rampant and should be discouraged. However, in Kwara, women…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the organised labour did not agree on any specific figure as the new minimum wage.NLC was reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s claims that an agreement had been reached on new national minimum wages.Speaking Wednesday during his nationwide broadcast to mark Democracy Day, Tinubu said a consensus had been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour.The president revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the new minimum wage agreement.He emphasised that his administration chose a democratic approach over dictatorship…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, said some state governors were encouraging criminals for the purpose of using them during elections.He urged them to emulate the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is promoting and encouraging the best brains through his automatic employment of first-class graduates in the state.Jonathan said this at the commissioning of the renovated Edo State Civil Service Secretariat Complex in Benin City.“Let me also join the Head of Service, the young First Class graduate you employed, we thank you. When the Head of Service mentioned that in his speech, I was quite pleased. In fact, if…