Author: Kwara Reporters

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have rejected the N60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed by the Federal Government.The Director Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had on Monday embarked on indefinite strike action after rejecting the federal government’s N60, 000 offer as minimum wage.But they later announced that they would relax the strike action for one week to give room for further negotiations with the federal government, which had promised to…

An autopsy conducted on the body of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as MohBad, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has revealed findings suggesting the possible cause of his death.The report, obtained by TheCable on Thursday, stated that while the exact cause of death remains uncertain, there is speculation about a potential drug reaction based on limited post-mortem and toxicology findings.The report indicates that samples of the late singer’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung were collected for a comprehensive toxicology examination.The test results revealed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in Mohbad’s system.…

In a bid to promote peace, unity, and community development, the Pantokranto Grassroot Foundation is set to launch an inter-community unity football competition in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The soccer tournament, scheduled to take place from August 20th to 31st, 2024, aims to bring together youths from the 10 wards of Ekiti Local Government Area, including Eruku, Isapa, Koro, Obbo-Aiyegunle I, Obbo-Aiyegunle II, Obbo-Ile, Osi I, Osi II, Opin, and Oke-Opin/Etan.According to the Chairman of the foundation, Hon. Oluwaseyi Franklin Oluwabusuyimi, the competition is designed to achieve several objectives. “The reason behind this competition is to promote peace…

Environmental experts and stakeholders have underscored the importance of public awareness regarding environmental changes, saying it is a crucial step towards fostering sustainable land restoration.This call to action was highlighted during Environmental Week 2024, organized by the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, Oyo State Chapter, a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in Ibadan. Speaking at the event with the theme, “Land Restoration, Certification, Drought Resilience,” the Director, Quality Assurance Directorate at the Polytechnic Ibadan, Dr. Kamoru Ogunsesan emphasized the role of effective town planning in ensuring safe environment. Earlier, in his welcome address, Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of…

A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop deceiving Nigerians about his administration’s true position on petrol subsidy.He said contrary to Tinubu’s public posturing about petrol subsidy removal, the administration had been secretly paying trillions of naira for petrol subsidy.According to him, subsidy payment under Tinubu’s watch is likely to hit N5.4 trillion this year.A draft copy report of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) presented to Tinubu on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, showed that petrol subsidy was projected to gulp N5.4 trillion in 2024 as against the N3.6…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims as they planned to ingest wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight on Wednesday.Narrating how the arrest was made, Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said its officials had raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State where some of the intending pilgrims were lodged.Those arrested during the intelligence-led operation include Usman Kamorudeen, 31; Olasunkanmi Owolabi, 46; Fatai Yekini, 38; and a lady, Ayinla Kemi, 34.The four suspects were lodged in two rooms in the hotel where…

Northern senators and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have rejected a bill seeking the establishment of ranching as the only viable alternative for cattle breeding in Nigeria.The National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission establishment Bill scaled second reading on the floor of the Senate yesterday after an intense debate. The bill aims to establish ranches for herders in their states of origin, replacing the current practice of open grazing.If enacted, the commission would oversee the management, preservation and control of ranches nationwide.Nigeria has struggled with herders-farmers conflicts for years, leading to losses of lives and property.In his…

…Says Gov hurriedly announces Election date over fear of allocation stoppage and INEC take-up of council pollsThe Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Tinubu Federal Government for coming to the rescue of Local Government Areas in Kwara state, which have been bleeding and suffocating under the wicked siege of Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s claws, since over five years of APC administration in the state. The PDP noted that the Party and good people of Kwara State welcome the FG decision to tame the excesses of Governor Abdulrahman who, for over five years, had usurped the…

Workers in Kwara State, on Monday, joined their counterparts across the country to observe the industrial strike action declared by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to press home their demand for a new minimum wage.DAILY POST reports that there was a total lockdown of government activities in the Ilorin metropolis and environs, as government offices, schools and courts among others remained under lock and key.Speaking with journalists shortly after going round to inspect the level of compliance, the state Chairman of the Labour union in the state, Saheed Murtala Olayinka, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance.He…

Ilorin South Local Government Area (LGA) may soon witness a new era of leadership as Chief (DR) Adedotun Ajala, a seasoned professional and community leader, has declared his intention to contest for the Chairman seat in the upcoming election.Hailing from Ọmọdẹ̀, Ilorin South LGA, Chief Ajala brings a strong educational background, professional certifications, and a versatile career to the table. A graduate of the University of Ilorin, he has also completed postgraduate programs and holds professional certificates from the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and Institute of Chartered Economics of Nigeria…