Author: Kwara Reporters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has refuted claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State.The EFCC, in a rebuttal by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, insisted the matter has nothing to do with politics but everything to do with unmet bail conditions.According to the anti-graft agency, Malami’s continued detention was neither politically motivated nor linked to his media appearances or political activities, but stemmed solely from his failure to meet the five conditions attached to the provisional…

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is compelled to raise serious concerns over an unfolding controversy surrounding the leadership of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWASUBEB), following the appearance of a non-SUBEB staff member in an official, government-sponsored foreign trip.The party, in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, calls on the Chairman of KWASUBEB, Professor AbdulRaheem Adaramaja, and the Commissioner for Education, Mallam Lawal Olohungbebe, to clearly explain to Kwarans when and how the wife of the KWASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Mrs. AbdulRaheem Khadijat a staff of the University of…

Renowned Digital Media Expert and Publisher of 9japarrot Media and Digital Media Expert, Saeed Tijjani has been inducted as an Associate Member of the prestigious professional body, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).NIPR President inducted Saeed Tijjani and other new members during the 4th quarterly induction held at the Institute Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, December 12, 2025.Saeed, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has over the years tailored his career towards Digital Media and Public Relations. He is currently pursuing Postgraduate in Journalism from International Institute of Journalism.The Kwara born Media Expert is presently working with Corporate…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday denied allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, regarding an alleged attempt to extort him of N150 million.In an exclusive report by a media organisation, Adelabu petitioned the Department of State Services, DSS, accusing Primate Ayodele of asking him to purchase about 1,000 trumpets, which would cost up to N150 million.The minister claimed that his refusal to heed the request prompted the prophet to prophesy that he would not become governor of Oyo State.However, in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin,…

The National Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akoh has been charged to court the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N60 million fraud.Akoh was charged alongside the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja.It was reported that the organization’s boss has for some years, been championing youth engagement in meaningful enterprise of securing schools across the country.In the course of the organization’s demand, Akoh has consistently demanded legal back for Peace Corps, where he urged the National Assembly to pass…

The federal government has said every taxable Nigerian must have a Tax Identification or Taxpayer Identification Number to operate bank accounts in the country as new tax reforms begin on January 1, 2026.The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in Nigeria, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this in an interview he posted on his X account on Thursday.He explained that Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, to be implemented on January 1, 2026, makes it mandatory for taxable persons to have a tax ID.He, however, said that students and dependents are exempt from having a…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated Professor Khalilullahi Uthman Gbodofu of the University of Ilorin on his recognition as a laureate of the 2025 Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding.Professor Gbodofu received the prestigious global honour in Doha, Qatar, where he was decorated by the Crown Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani. The award, widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost prizes celebrating excellence in translation and cross-cultural scholarship, places him among distinguished international academics.Alhaji Gobir described the recognition as a proud moment for Ilorin and Nigeria, noting…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbe (Olorungbebe), on his emergence as the Chairman of Nigeria’s Forum of Education Commissioners.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sarkin Gobir described Dr. Olohungbe’s elevation as “a well-deserved national recognition that reflects his visionary and innovative leadership in the education sector.”He noted that Kwara State has continued to gain national visibility under Olohungbe’s stewardship, especially in reforming public schools, strengthening human capital development, and promoting policies that enhance learning outcomes.Gobir further expressed confidence that…

According to the Nation’s Electoral Laws, political campaigns have not yet started as the ban has not been lifted. In the light of this, it is imperative to state that no group regardless of status should be openly canvassing for political alignment at this stage.This brings to the attention of our enduring political group (P7 APC) of Kwara South, the recent meeting and declaration made by our prominent Royal Fathers from the Kwara South Senatorial District. Not long ago, the APC State Party Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, made a public pronouncement that the Gubernatorial position has not been zoned to any…

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is shocked to learn of a weighty allegation made publicly by an APC chieftain and a former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ilyasu Moro, who on a live radio programme claimed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had secrrtly awarded a contract worth Eight Hundred Million US Dollars ($800,000,000) to one of his blood brothers.The PDP in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara said the $800million contract scandal claim, is not at this time ,coming from the opposition but from a core member…