Author: Kwara Reporters

The Federal Government, on Friday, insisted on the 240 per cent hike in tariff payable by power consumers in the band ‘A’ category despite calls for its reversal.It also revealed that the subsidised power pricing regime would be for the short term, with a transition plan to achieve a full cost-reflective tariff within a period of three years.However, the decision did not go down well with the Nigeria Labour Congress, which told the Federal Government to prepare for the consequences of the tariff hike, which it described as wicked and unpopular, stressing that since the government preferred to listen to…

Chief Elias Atabor, the Leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in the Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people.Atabor made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Friday.“We are so worried that the death toll keeps rising by the hour,” he said.The community leader made the call when it was discovered that the death toll of Thursday’s attack on the Kogi community attack rose from 19 to 25.The figure included four children, while several persons were being…

Two days after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification, the Federal Government has hinted that a similar measure would be extended to others.Speaking at a briefing in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the recent increase in electricity tariff is a pilot in phasing out of electricity subsidy in the country.He said the government plans to remove all subsidies in the sector to allow the thriving of investment in the power sector.The Minister said: “This tariff review is in conformity with our policy thrust of…

Lagos, Kano, and 10 other states have concluded plans to start generating power in their respective states in conformity with the Electricity Act 2023.The PUNCH gathered on Thursday that some of these states had established their electricity market laws and were waiting for the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to have independent regulatory bodies different from the NERC owned by the Federal Government.As the states stepped up efforts to generate electricity, the Federal Government’s 240 per cent power tariff hike for consumers in Band A enjoying 20-hour electricity attracted more condemnations on Thursday.Groups including the Petroleum and Natural…

The Kano State Government has filed an eight-count charge against the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly collecting $200,000 from a contractor, among other infractions, it emerged yesterday.Daily Trust made efforts to speak with the Attorney-General of the state, Haruna Dederi, last night but he did not respond to his call or reply to a text message sent to him.There was also no response from those close to Ganduje, who is now the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a charge sheet seen by The Cable and filed before the Kano High…

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky for abusing the Naira.Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted him after the review of the facts of the case.In his allocutus, Bobrisky told the court that he was not aware of the law on abusing the naira.He said that he is a social media influencer with over five million followers.The judge then told him that ignorance of the law was not an excuse.He said, “I know, My Lord. My Lord, I wish that you could give me a second chance to use my platform to…

…Charges Govt to Publish figures of UBEC Counterpart funds it Received since 2014The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has strongly condemned the attempts by the Abdulrazaq-led APC government to intimidate the management of the BBC following the release of a documentary highlighting the deplorable state of education in Kankan LGEA School, Asa LGA of the state. The documentary, produced by BBC, shed light on the appalling conditions faced by students, including learning under the trees and pupils sitting on the bear floor in dilapidated classrooms during lessons.The revelations in the BBC documentary uncovered almost five years of rot, corruption,…

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho, on Thursday, instituted a case of alleged defamation of character against the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams.PUNCH Online reports that Adams had recently, in a leaked audio conversation, alleged that Igboho is an assassin allegedly being used by President Bola Tinubu for dirty jobs.He added that unconfirmed information linked him to the murder of a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, late Bola Ige, who was killed by gunmen at his Bodija residence, in Ibadan, on December 23, 2001.In the suit marked I/406/2024 before an Oyo State High Court sitting…

The widow of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reportedly remarried.Betty was reportedly handed over toher late husband’s younger brother, Professor Wole Akeredolu.According to Apple’s Bite blog, this decision was made by the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away in December 2023 after a battle with cancer, was succeeded by his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, and was laid to rest in February 2024.Shortly after his burial, the traditional Mgbafu Mkpe ceremony for Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor’s widow, took place on Sunday, March 31, 2024,…

Kwara Youth Christian Association (Yowican) celebrates a momentous occasion as they extend warm wishes and congratulations to HRH Oba Ajibola Julius Ademola, the highly esteemed Olusin of Ijara-Isin, on his birthday. Recognized for his unwavering commitment to the Christian youth community, HRH Oba Ajibola has served as a guiding light, embodying dedication and selflessness.On this special day, Yowican joins the countless well-wishers in celebrating HRH Oba Ajibola’s remarkable journey and extends heartfelt congratulations. His unwavering dedication to the growth and well-being of the Christian youth community is a true inspiration, and Yowican expresses immense gratitude for his invaluable contributions.May this…