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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…

Bandits in Katsina State have reportedly killed an officer of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Major A.G Mohammed.The late Mohammed was a member of Operation Hadarin Daji and the Commander overseeing military operations in the Vantumaki, Dan Ali and Kankara axes of the state.The news of his death was disclosed by a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle on Friday.Makama wrote, “The news of the demise of Major Ag Mohammed of 17 brigade Katsina State, Operation Hadarin DAJI is indeed heart-wrenching.“Mohammed paid the supreme price while combating bandits in the North West of Katsina State.“Until…

Yet-to-be ascertained number of people are currently trapped in the rubble of a building which collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.Sources said at least eleven persons are trapped under the rubble, mostly workers.Excavation is currently ongoing while some corpses have been recovered. Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gas 360, Emmanuel Uwandu on Friday revealed that over 98,000 Nigerian women die annually from the use of firewood and charcoal.Uwandu added that about 21,000 women die annually from the usage in the Niger Delta.He stated this in his keynote presentation during the 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquified Petroleum Gas Depot Project ceremony organised by Windek Energy Limited held at Atabrikang Aquaha Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.He revealed further that cooking with firewood and charcoal is equivalent to smoking 20 packages of cigarettes, noting that such is what Nigerian women…

The American International School of Abuja has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to provide “authentic banking details” for the refund of fees paid for the children of Yahaya Bello, immediate-past governor of Kogi state.Bello allegedly paid $720,000 in advance as fees for five of his children from the coffers of the Kogi State Government.The children are in Grade Levels 2 to 8 at the school.On April 17, EFCC operatives laid siege on Bello’s residence in Abuja in an attempt to arrest him over an alleged N80.2 billion fraud.While the operatives were at the house, Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi,…

The opposition Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, expressed shock over how the United States 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices arrived at its conclusion that the 2023 polls reflected the will of Nigerians, despite widespread irregularities.However, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Presidency hailed the report but said the party did not need external validation of its victories at the polls.The report published by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, US Department of State, highlighted human rights practices and violations in different countries, including Nigeria.It said the last general elections in Nigeria reflected the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says the prices of petroleum products are not changing.The NNPC asked Nigerians to avoid panic buying, in a statement on Thursday by Femi Soneye, its spokesperson.The national oil firm said the limited availability of petrol in certain regions of the nation is a result of logistical problems.However, the company said the challenge has been fixed.“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues and that they…

A former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ajayi Agboola, has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the November governorship election in the state.Agboola polled 264 votes at the party primary held on Wednesday.He was followed by a former member of the House of Representatives, Kolade Akinjo, who got 157 votes.No fewer than seven aspirants contested the election with 621 delegates accredited.Other results showed that a former Secretary General of the Afenifere, Chief Sola Ebiseni, polled 99 votes, Adeolu Akinwumi got 64 votes, Bamidele Akingboye scored 24, Mr John Mafo polled nine and Mr Bosun Arebuwa had…