Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Tinubu recently approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme.According to a statement on Wednesday, the Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time.It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability to pursue their aspirations.Below are 8 key facts every Nigerian should know about this new credit scheme.1. It Is for Working NigeriansThe Consumer Credit Scheme put together by Nigeria’s CreditCorp, has been initiated in line with the company’s…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, said it has launched an investigation into the cause of a fire incident that occured on Thursday at the E54 bridge of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja.A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said efforts to ventilate the smoke from the building are in progress.Orah said the smoke was detected billowing from the E54 passenger Bridge, which led the electrical engineers to immediately cut off power to the entire E Wing.“The Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) team was quick to respond, arriving at the scene…

A passenger suspected to be in his 60s has died inside a commercial bus on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway in Kwara State.Narrating the incident, another passenger in the bus, Mrs Abeni Okin, said, “The unfortunate incident happened on April 20, 2024. It began when the bus encountered mechanical issues, forcing the driver to stop near Ote and leave the passengers behind to seek assistance.“Amid the ordeal of the stalled journey, the elderly passenger began to experience seizures and was struggling to breath. Despite the desperate need for aid, the remote location of the incident posed a significant challenge in accessing timely…

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,…