Author: Kwara Reporters

A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has advised indigenes and residents of Ibadan not to take the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, seriously.Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, noted that Ajibola cannot stop the Olubadan-designate, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, from becoming the Olubadan.Ladoja made these declarations while addressing journalists at his Ondo Street, Ibadan, residence shortly after he observed the two-Rakah Eid el-Fitri prayer along with other Muslim faithful on Wednesday.DAILY POST gathered that Ajibola on Tuesday declared that Olakulehin is not fit to become the Olubadan.But Ladoja, while addressing journalists, noted that Ajibola…

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on Wednesday, paraded no fewer than 45 suspected criminals in the state.The suspects who were arrested by the men of the corps across the 18 local government areas of the state were paraded at the headquarters of the corps in Akure, the state capitalAt the parade of the suspects, the state Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects would be made to face the full wrath of the law for committing crimes, noting that they had been profiled.Giving the breakdown, the commander said the paraded suspected criminals included…

Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi OlakulehinTHE Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, on Tuesday, declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.The revered Olubadan stool became vacant on March 14 after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81.Oba Ajibola, who addressed newsmen at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan on Tuesday, claimed that Olakulehin was not healthy and should not be installed as the Olubadan yet.However, a member of the Olakulehin family, who preferred anonymity because he was not…

Hon. Azeez Ayodele Ayodimeji, widely known as Triple-A, extends warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Recognizing the values of compassion, unity, and charity that define this joyous festival, Triple-A emphasizes the significance of fostering inclusivity and mutual respect among diverse communities.In a message of solidarity and goodwill, Hon. Azeez Ayodele Ayodimeji conveys his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims as they gather with family and friends to mark the end of Ramadan with prayers of gratitude and celebration. As the Muslim Ummah comes together to observe this special time, Triple-A stands alongside them, sharing in the joy…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has approved 481 Band A areas for the purpose of implementing the new tariff.Documents obtained from the regulator indicated that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, emerged the highest with 107. Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, has 15, apparently the least.A breakdown indicated that the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, IKEDC, has 45, Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company 43.Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, 25; Kano Electricity Distribution Company, 43; Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, 30; Jos Electricity Distribution Company, 64.Benin Electricity Distribution Company 44; Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, 21 and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, 44.Electricity subsidyMeanwhile, the…

By Dare BabatundeSometimes, I wonder what the cabinet members and aides of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will write in their book after leaving office. What will they write on him? Will they take the path of Segun Adeshina who dedicated an entire book to tell us how nice and meek Buhari was as President, not his achievements and sagacity while in office? Will Academia ever find any merit and original ideas, worthy of documentation, study, policy evaluation, and administration during Abdulrahman’s reign? Many of his appointees that I know speak well of his person which some people believe is because they paid…

An angry mob apprehended and severely beat a suspected thief on Monday in Biada area of Ilorin-South Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspect was allegedly caught after stealing a filled gas cylinder from a house.The owner of the stolen gas cylinder lured the suspect to the area under the pretense of wanting to buy the gas cylinder, which the suspect had posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The owner then raised an alarm, attracting the attention of the people.The suspect attempted to flee but was caught by the mob and subjected to a severe beating.Speaking with our correspondent…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has extended her heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.In a statement signed by the Party’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the Party congratulated Muslims across the state for seeing through to the end of the holy month of Ramadan and admonished them to imbibe the lessons of the holy month. “As we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, characterized by fasting, prayer, supplications and reflection, we join the Muslim faithful celebrating this auspicious day and offering gratitude to Almighty Allah for…

The Federal Government has approved Thursday as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.“The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, while congratulating the muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive”, the statement added.The government had earlier announced Tuesday and Wednesday for the celebration of the Eid-El-Fitr but the crescent moon could not be…

Men of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old butcher, Ibrahim Abubakar, residing in Sabon Gari-Futy, Girei Local Government Area, for stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Hajara Sa’adu, to death.This was made known in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, and shared on the command’s X account on Tuesday.The statement said, “The Adamawa State Police Command on April 8 2024, apprehended a 33-year-old man for stabbing to death his 25-year-old wife Hajara Sa’adu.“The suspect, Ibrahim Abubakar, a butcher and resident of Sabon Gari-Futy in Girei Local Government Area subdued the deceased, by stabbing…