Author: Kwara Reporters

Petrol marketers Monday gave more insight into the root causes of the lingering scarcity of the product across the country.The Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ejigbo Satellite Depot, Akin Akinrinade, said most of the private depots in Lagos were not selling, while those selling were doing so at “outrageous prices.”He said only the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) could tell Nigerians when the current scarcity would end.He said some stations were selling the product for as high as N750 and N800 per litre, stressing that those selling at N720 per litre must be dispensing…

Accreditation and voting have commenced in some polling units in Ibadan in the local government election in Oyo State.The election is being conducted in the 33 local government areas by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC.According to DAILY POST there are reports of late arrival of materials in some polling units.Some of the local government areas visited by our correspondent include Ido, Ibadan North, and Ibadan North East local government areas.A visit to polling unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government confirmed that accreditation and voting have commenced.An electoral officer who spoke to our correspondent said…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily shut down no fewer than five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26, a tally by Saturday PUNCH has shown.Calculations by our correspondent also showed that no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes were also shut down over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.The churches that have been temporarily sealed include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministry, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, and an unnamed Catholic ChurchSome of the hotels affected are School2bar, Blue Seasons Hotel…

A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024, to show cause why an order of committal should not be made against him for allegedly disobeying court order.The EFCC boss is facing a contempt charge for carrying out “some acts upon which they (the EFCC) have been restrained” by the Court on February 9, 2024, pending the determination of the substantive Originating Motion.Justice I. A. Jamil, delivering a ruling in Suit No: HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No: HCL/190M/2024, ordered that…

Nigerian Muslims have gone on X to express outrage after it was announced that Saudi Arabia has opened its first alcohol store in Riyadh.Alcohol consumption is against the teachings of Islam and Saudi Arabia, a Muslim country, has always obeyed to this law by forbidding the operation of alcohol stores in the country.However, for the first time, the country opened its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of its capital Riyadh.After it was announced on X, Nigerian Muslims took to the platform to express their displeasure.”Disgraceful,” one Nigerian Muslim wrote on X. “They’re slowly turning Saudi Arabia into Las…

A resident’s failure to properly extinguish a charcoal fire used for cooking on Thursday night resulted in a fire that engulfed a 40-room flat in the early hours of Friday.The incident happened at the Ile Muse compound, off Emir’s Road in Ilorin, Kwara State,PUNCH Online gathered that 9 of the 40 rooms at No. E143, Ile Muse, off Emir’s road, Ilorin in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara were consumed by the inferno that engulfed the building early on Friday.Eye witness account corroborated by the report of the state fire service said that the fire incident started in the…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, on Friday, urged his predecessors including, Chief Samuel Ortom, to refrain from interfering in his administration, warning that he would not allow anyone to destabilise his government.Our correspondent reports that Ortom while in his speech during his 63rd birthday anniversary marked with a public lecture in Makurdi on Wednesday advised the governor to sheath sword against Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, for the sake of development of the state.But in his response to the former governor’s advice, Alia while briefing to journalists on his return from USA, Friday…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken legal action against two Chinese nationals and their company for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Kwara State.The accused, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, along with their company Ebuy Concept Limited, were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ilorin.A statement on EFCC’s X handle (former Twitter) on Friday, said the defendants are contending with serious charges, saying the defendants were arraigned on Monday, April 22.They were accused of possessing and transacting in solid minerals without the necessary government authorization, and failing to pay royalties to the Federal Government…

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced with heavy hearts the suspension of Party activities in honor of the late former Kwara South Senator, Dr. Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim (FCIB).The Party, in a statement released in Ilorin, on Friday, and signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, said it regretted to inform the general public that except in matters of exigency and/or overriding public interest, it has suspended all party meetings, rallies, and other political gatherings until after forty-one days, when all post-funeral rites and prayers are expected to have been completed.The party mandated…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Mr. Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).The appointment was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday.Ngelale noted that the President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of fundsAccording to the Special Adviser, Ovia will be…