Author: Kwara Reporters

Ayuba Abdullahi, the deputy bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, is dead.He reportedly died on Wednesday night, while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON.According to the PUNCH, sources close to the deceased but who spoke on condition of anonymity said Abdullahi went to a sports centre in the Sango area before he started feeling uneasy.“The Deputy Bursar watched the Nigeria/South Africa match from the beginning till the end of the extra time, till it was time for a penalty kick.“He complained that he was feeling dizzy, so he said he needed to go back…

Five pregnant girls ranging from 14 to 21 years were rescued by security operatives during a raid on the facility on February 7, 2024.Five pregnant girls have been rescued following a raid of a baby factory by security operatives at Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.The rescue efforts followed a collaboration of the Anambra State Ministry of Health and security agencies in the South-Eastern state.The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, briefs journalists.Briefing journalists on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike said it was observed that the baby factory was functioning as a…

This is not the best of times for Nigerians, particularly the ordinary man on the street, the low class citizens as some people would prefer to call them.This is because bread, which used to be the easiest and cheapest available food for the poor, is no longer within their reach.Prices of food items have continued to be on an upward spiral for some time now, with its attendant negative effects on the masses.Many are dying of hunger, while so many others are suffering from one kind of ailment or the other, due to malnutrition. The level of inflation is frightening…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised a special task force in all its zones against the dollarization of the economy as well as the mutilation of the currency in the country.The anti-graft agency in a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed that the task force was raised to protect the economy from abuses, leakages as well as distortions and exposure to instability and disruptions.The commission said it has already arrested some perpetrators of the acts in both Lagos and Port Harcourt.It also said proprietors of institutions charging students in dollar have been…

The police have killed the leader of a kidnap gang in Abuja, the force spokesperson said Wednesday.The police also said they foiled their fresh kidnappingThe operation carried out by operatives of the Department of Force Intelligence-Intelligence Rapid Response Team (DFI-IRT) was based on information gathered by the police about the hideout of the notorious bandit group led by Isa Dei-Dei and their kidnapping attempt.The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a post on his X handle on Wednesday that the police got information about the hideout of the criminals on Monday.“At about 1015HRS on the 5th of February…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Wednesday, said a total of 15 drug kingpins out of 3, 412 offenders, who were successfully prosecuted and convicted in 2023, bagged 168 years of imprisonment collectively.The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing commanders, officers and men of the Agency during an awards and commendations ceremony at its national headquarters in Abuja.A statement issued on Wednesday by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy said a total of 104 personnel and 13 commands with outstanding performances…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the political class in Senegal to urgently shun violence and other acts that may contravene the provisions of the country’s Constitution.The Commission made this appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, urging the political class to restore the country’s electoral calendar.“The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States follows with concern the unfolding situation in Senegal. It advises against any action or statement that may contravene the provisions of the country’s Constitution and reminds the population and the political class of their responsibility to maintain peace and…

The House of Representatives yesterday called on the federal government to urgently take steps to tackle the rising cost of living with devastating effects on Nigerians. The lawmakers made the call during the appearance of the Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso and the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, before the House. The session was part of the second edition of the Sectoral Debate/Dialogue, which was introduced by the House to interact with heads of ministries, departments…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to Paris, France.The presidential jet, NAF 001, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 9 pm.The President was received by top government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.Also on the receiving line were the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri; the Director-General of the Department…

A legal practitioner and women right activist, Barr. Titilope Anifowoshe, has described godfatherism as the root cause of underdevelopment of Kwara state. Anifowoshe, a former state publicity secretary of the Young People’s Party (YPP) said the menace of godfatherism has stunted the growth and progress of the state since the state’s creation.According to Anifowoshe, Kwara’s history has been marred by the stifling grip of godfatherism, which has significantly contributed to the state’s lapse in progressiveness. She pointed out that the upcoming transition of power presents a crucial opportunity for Kwara to break free from the shackles of absolute godfatherism. “The smooth and transparent…