Author: Kwara Reporters

A teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ede, Osun State, for stealing water taps, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment.The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps had dragged Adewuyi, aged 18 years, before the court after he was caught removing the items in the Durodola community in Owode-Ede town.While given other details about the case in a statement signed by the command spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Osun NSCDC said the suspect was caught in a building removing the taps on April 16 at about…

A downpour on Wednesday night has wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, resulting in extensive damage to the facility and facilitating the escape of 118 inmates.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, on Thursday.Duza noted that the downpour caused severe damage to the custodial centre’s infrastructure, including a breach in the perimeter fence, which allowed the inmates to flee.In response, the NCoS swiftly activated its recapturing protocols, collaborating with other security agencies to recover 10 of the escaped inmates.Efforts to…

In a solemn ceremony, the late Hon. (Mrs) Elizabeth Anjorin was laid to rest on Wednesday at the Isare-Opin cemetery in Isare Opin, Ekiti Local Government, Kwara State.The burial proceedings were followed by a thanksgiving service to honor the life and legacy of the deceased.Former Vice Chairman and Supervisor for Finance, as well as the Secretary to the Ekiti Local Council of Kwara State, Hon. (Mrs) Elizabeth Anjorin, peacefully passed away at the age of 67 on Thursday, the 18th of April, 2024. Her final resting place was sealed on Wednesday, the 24th of April, 2024.The burial and thanksgiving service…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken decisive action following an investigation into an alleged theft incident at the Dangote Refinery premises in Lagos.Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani found themselves at the center of this investigation, which unfolded on April 14th, 2024.Following a collaborative effort between military authorities and the refinery’s management, it was discovered that the two soldiers had reportedly deserted their assigned posts and were found in possession of armored cables without authorization.Consequently, they were charged under section 57, sub-section (1) for “Failure to Perform Military Duties” and under section 114, sub-section (1) for “Other Civil…

The Kaduna house of assembly has asked the state ministry of finance to provide details of the loans obtained by Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor.The request of the assembly follows the ongoing probe of the finances of the state under el-Rufai when he was the governor of the state.El-Rufai was the governor of Kaduna between 2015 and 2023.Last Tuesday, the Kaduna assembly established a committee to examine the finances of the state under the administration of el-Rufai.The 13-member committee was tasked to investigate loans, grants and project implementation from 2015 to 2023 — the period in which el-Rufai served as governor.In a…

The redeployed Rivers State Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney General of the State, Professor Zacchacus Adangor has rejected his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties by resigning from the administration of Governor Similanayi Fubara.Daily Trust had reported how Fubara moved Adangor, a loyalist of Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alongside Isaac Kamalu, also a loyalist of Wike.Kamalu, who was Finance Commissioner, was moved to the Ministry of Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment.The duo were asked to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their ministries.In a letter of resignation dated 24th April, 2024, and…

The media office of Yahaya Bello says the former governor of Kogi state was never invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, Bello’s media office said the anti-graft agency declared the former governor wanted without sending an invitation his way.The statement added that Bello is not afraid of the EFCC.BACKGROUNDThe EFCC is accusing the former governor of involvement in the laundering of N80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi government.On April 17, EFCC operatives laid siege on Bello’s Abuja residence in a bid to arrest him. While the operatives were at Bello’s residence,…

The Nollywood industry is mourning again following the death of actor, Zulu Adigwe.Adigwe is said to have died on Tuesday evening.His death was announced in an Instagram post by Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko.“I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe.“What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor,” he added.During his career, Adigwe was famous in the movies: “Living in Bondage”, “Breaking Free”, and many others.Nollywood has lost six of its actors in 2024.They are Sisi Quadri, Mr. Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Andy Best, Jumoke Aderounmu and Junior Pope. Do…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at the rate of N18.96 billion.Although approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, the naira redesign policy of CBN under Emefiele has generated huge controversy for the former bank chief.In a fresh four-count charge filed against him at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, the EFCC alleged that Emefiele broke the law with intent to harm the public during his implementation of the naira swap policy.Baring unforseen circumstances, he would be arraigned before the FCT…

The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has suspended Mr Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student.It was reported that the lecturer was caught pants down on Monday while allegedly trying to have a sexual affair with a female student in exchange for grade.In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday, signed by Okwun Omeaku, Acting Public Relations Officer of the UNN, he said the university has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct.According to the statement, “The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the…