Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the ministry of education to include graduates of the National Open University (NOUN) in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.The president gave the directive during his presentation at the varsity’s 13th convocation ceremony on April 13 at the university’s convocation arena in Jabi, Abuja.Speaking on behalf of Tinubu, Biodun Saliu, the deputy executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), also said the president resolved the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities.“With the changing demographics of our great nation, the government has recognised the importance…

President Bola Tinubu says criminals who seek to challenge Nigeria’s sovereignty “will have themselves to blame”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu spoke when he hosted leaders of the Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, in Abuja.Tinubu warned that those who threaten the sovereignty of Nigeria would pay a “heavy price.”He highlighted the progress made so far in safeguarding the country’s territory and sovereignty, noting the significant decline in the threat posed by terrorism.‘’I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy. Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office,” the…

Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, demolished the building where the Yoruba Nation agitators led by Modupe Onitiri-Abiola are operating from in Ibadan, the state capital.PUNCH Online reports that some masked persons, who invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Saturday morning, were arrested by the joint security personnel who were drafted to demobilise them.The building was said to be located on Toye Oyesola Street in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state.When PUNCH correspondent contacted the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, CP Fatai Owoseni (retd.), on the telephone, he confirmed the demolition but declined…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday was granted a warrant by a Federal High Court in Abuja to apprehend Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State.The warrant was issued following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.In his ruling on the motion, Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that the former governor be produced before him on Thursday, April 18, for arraignment.He said, “It is hereby ordered as follows:“That an order of this honourable court is hereby made directing and/or issuing a warrant for the immediate arrest of the defendant to bring him before this honourable court…

The incumbent governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has reportedly whisked away the embattled former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his Abuja residence.Ododo had stormed the Bello’s Abuja home on Wednesday following a heavy security crackdown by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other security agencies in a bid to get the former governor arrested.Although the reason for the restricted movement in and around Bello’s house situated on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4 could not be ascertained at the moment, it may not be unconnected to the allegation of N84bn money laundering earlier…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, applauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre.The Dangote Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing a discount of N30 per litre for an offtake of five million litres and aboveTinubu described the move as an “enterprising feat” and said, “The price review represents a 60 per cent drop, which will, in no small measure, impact…

The Kwara State police command has arrested 46 persons in connection with cult clashes in the state.According to the command, rival cult group clashed at the weekend leading to the death of one person.Police spokesperson Toun Ejire-Adeyemi said: “Suspected cultists attacked and killed one Adelodun Farouq (36), a resident of Eleran compound. He was buried according to Islamic rites without the police’ knowledge.“On April 14, another suspected cult attack was reported in Baboko, Ile Onimago, Adabata, and Eruda. Miscreants engaged in a violent confrontation using weapons such as broken bottles and stones, leading to the blockage of Baboko Road. Swift action was…

President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day.Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.The president identified a complete overhaul of institutional mentality and memory of police officers as fundamental in his administration’s ongoing bid to transform the force into a modern, professional and accountable institution.According to Tinubu, his administration had initiated wide-ranging reforms to revitalize the nation’s police force since assuming office in 2023.He, therefore, stressed the need to engage men and women…

Four of the 13 former governors in the Senate and 21 other senators have not sponsored any bill since June 13, 2023 when the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated, Daily Trust’s findings have shown.The ex-governors in the Senate are Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Ibrahim Dankwambo (Gombe), Abubakar Bello (Niger), Orji Kalu (Abia), Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa), Adamu Aliero (Kebbi), Danjuma Goje (Gombe), Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) and Simon Lalong (Plateau). A document obtained by Daily Trust from the National Assembly showed that from June 13, 2023 to March…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says Nigeria’s problems are far bigger than the crises in his party.The LP has been embroiled in crises — ranging from allegations of misappropriation of funds, and leadership tussle, to calls for the resignation of the party’s national chairman.On March 27, the LP conducted a national convention in Anambra state where Julius Abure was re-elected as its national chairman.Obi did not attend the convention, fuelling speculations that he may be mulling over ditching the LP for another platform.Speaking during an appearance on HaveYourSay247, an interactive online session…