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A fire which spread from an undergrowth in Anuoluwapo community, Kangile area, Sango, Ilorin in Ilorin East local government of Kwara State on Saturday destroyed a four-bedroom bungalow in the area.The Kwara State Fire Service said that it received a distress call on Saturday afternoon to attend to a fire incident at Kangile area behind Royal Valley Estate Sango, Ilorin.“Upon arrival of the fire service to the area, they found a four-bedroom flat engulfed in flames. With commendable efficiency, the firemen contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring buildings”, a statement signed by Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media…

A veteran actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, is dead.The folk singer, poet, and playwright died on Monday, just 59 days to his 82nd birthday.Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a statement.Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961.His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, leaving an indelible mark on various platforms, from Western Nigeria Television in the 1960s to international festivals in Senegal and Algeria during the 1970s.Solanke’s versatility shone through…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested Theophilus Ebonyi, general overseer of Faith on the Rock Ministry International, over alleged fraud.In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC head of media and publicity, said the cleric defrauded members of his church and other Nigerians to the tune of N1,319,040,274.31 “using fake grants” from the Ford Foundation.“Ebonyi was arrested for defrauding his victims, comprising Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs, and individuals by advertising an intervention project through his NGO (Theobarth Global Foundation) claiming that the Ford Foundation was offering a grant of $20,000, 000.000 (Twenty Billion United States…

In a shocking turn of events, the price of cement has seen a significant rise in Kwara State, hitting a staggering ₦6,700 within just 48 hours. The price surge represents an unprecedented ₦500 increment, leaving construction workers, builders, and residents concerned.This unexpected development has sent shockwaves throughout the state, as the increase translates into a substantial burden for those involved in construction projects. The sudden exponential rise in the cost of cement is predicted to have far-reaching implications on the building industry, affecting both private and public infrastructure projects.Multiple factors have been attributed to this sudden price hike, with economists…

Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that occurred at Sango Market in Ibadan.It was gathered that the fire incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday.It was learnt that about twenty shops were affected in the incident.The inferno was said to have been caused by an electric spark.General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyinka Akinyemiju confirmed the incident to the press on Sunday.Akinyemiju, while speaking with the press, noted that the agency received the report of the fire incident around 2:35 am on Sunday.“They called our men about 2:35 am but by the…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored.The national power grid had collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, causing a blackout across the nation.Speaking in a statement on Sunday, Ndidi Mbah, the general manager of TCN’s public affairs, blamed the incident on gas supply constraints that continuously affect the stability of the grid.“The grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 11:21 Hours today with Ibom power islanded, feeding Eket, Ekim, Itu & Uyo transmission substations, during the period of partial disturbance,” TCN said.“TCN initiated immediate restoration of the affected part of the grid,…

A 14-year-old-boy, Mushin Ibrahim, lost his life when a J5 Peugeot bus being chased by officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Jibia rammed into bystanders on Saturday.Witnesses, according to Premium Times, said the bus was being chased by officials of the Federal Operating Unit, Zone B of the NCS when it crushed the boy around 11 a.m. at Jibia, Katsina State.Jibia is on the Nigerian border with Niger Republic and many of its residents engage in cross-border trades.The accident occurred around Tudun Wada Primary School, Tashar Huraira, in the town.“We were sitting in front of Mai Masara filling…

It was a poor outing for Nigerian artistes, none of whom bagged an award at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles., United States on Sunday.Five artistes of Nigerian descent – David Adeleke, aka, Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake; Olamide Adedeji, aka Baddo; and Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr; all lost out of the Grammy in their combined 10 nominations across different award categories.In November 2023, the five artistes were nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards.Below is the full list of winners of the 66th Grammy Awards:Best African Music…

The first elected Governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim is dead.It was gathered that the former governor died on Sunday while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia.It was equally gathered that Ibrahim will be buried in Saudi Arabia.Ibrahim, who was equally a former Senator representing Yobe East, died at the age of 75 years. Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

By Abdullahi Ajia Last week, Lagos State, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced an ambitious plans to launch a state-owned airline. This initiative, reportedly valued at N19 billion, signifies a strategic investment in the aviation sector, aiming to enhance connectivity, boost tourism, and create job opportunities, thereby positioning Lagos as a central hub in regional and potentially international air travel.But back home in Kwara state, the Governor of my home state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has come under scrutiny for his decision to allocate a whopping N17.8billion towards the mere renovation of Kwara Hotels, a 45 year old hotel built during…