Author: Kwara Reporters

Combined troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force in conjunction with the Nigerian Police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, have discovered remains of two kidnapped police officers in the camp of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN).The discovery follows a raid of several camps of the IPOB/ESN) along Umulolo – Umukele – Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.According to a statement put out by the army on Thursday, the troops stormed and destroyed hideouts of the terrorist despite encountering…

The Police command in Kogi on Friday warned political thugs and criminals to steer clear of the venue of Saturday’s inauguration of the Governor-elect, Usman Ododo.The state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, gave the warning in a statement issued in Lokoja by the command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya.Mr Onuoha said: “We are determined to deal decisively with any political thug or miscreant, who wants to disrupt the peace of the state.“This warning became imperative in view of intelligence that revealed that some hoodlums are planning to attack guests/visitors, who will be attending the inaugural ceremony in the state.“It further revealed…

…Ayra Starr apologises for ‘unintentional’ disrespect of KSASinger Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has come under fire for allegedly disrespecting King of Juju music, Sunny Ade at an event.Ayra Starr was spotted in a trending video greeting top personalities, including Sunny Ade in attendance but the ‘Sabi Girl’ casually shook hands with the 77-year-old singer while standing. Agitated by the level of disrespect and ignorance, netizens argued that she should have done better being a Yoruba girl. Some X users shared a video shot last year where Wizkid prostrated on stage to greet Sunny Ade and told Ayra Starr…

Pandemonium erupted at Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School in Oko Afo, Lagos, as pupils of the school protested the demise of one of their colleagues who was allegedly flogged to death by a teacher.The incident was said to have occurred on Thursday when the deceased, identified as David Babadipo, was allegedly flogged by the teacher whose name was given as Oluwale.It was gathered that the 16-year-old who had been ill for some days was rushed to a hospital after he was flogged where he was confirmed dead.In a video seen by our correspondent on Friday, many pupils of the school could…

Pic: The remaining untouched portion of the unfinished road construction left in a deplorable state by the Kwara State Government in Egbejila community.…Awarded Contract to Unregistered Company …Causing a Lot of Havoc. Our People Cannot Use the Road – Community Leader …Permanent Secretary Attributes Delay to Lack of Funds Egbejila is a peaceful community that provides a home for thousands of people in Ilorin West local government area of Kwara State. The road is connecting over 20 communities namely; Budo-Nuhu, Galadima Oke-odo/Village, Obanisua, Temi dire, Oke-tudu, Akorede, Arsenal Field, Oja-Oke, Jooro and Ajegunle communities. The road links Ilorin City Centre…

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has apologised to the Nasarawa state government and the families of victims of 2023 airstrike.In an accidental air strike, the force had bombed residents of Rukubi community in Doma, headquarters of Doma Local Government Area of the state, in January 2023.Speaking during a condolence visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at Government House, Lafia, the state capital on Friday, Abubakar explained that the airstrike was not deliberate.He said NAF had received intelligence that some terrorists were sighted on motorcycles in a location around Rukubi community, but in its efforts to confront them with…

There was a mild drama at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday after Justice James Omotosho adjourned the hearing of a bail application of Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the faculty of law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), until January 31.The adjournment followed counsel for the prosecution, Osuobeni Akponimisingha’s objection that he was just being served with Mr Ndifon’s further affidavit and would need time to study the process for a fair hearing.The development did not go well with Solomon Umoh, SAN, who appeared for Mr Ndifon and Sunny Anyanwu, the co-defendant.The Independent Corrupt Practices and…

Two months ago, a similar incident happened at the same location.A private jet having about 10 persons onboard including Very Important Personalities (VIPs) has overshot the Ibadan airport runway in the Oyo State capital.An impeccable source said the incident happened on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport.The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway and skidded into the nearby bush.Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene. But there was no death or casualty recorded.“It was a private plane from Abuja. It landed safely but…

Ali Ndume, chief whip of the senate, says he was being patriotic when he spoke on the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and some offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to Lagos.On Wednesday, Ndume warned President Bola Tinubu that the planned relocation of the aforementioned offices would have political consequences.The senator’s remarks divided opinions and elicited outrage in some sections of the social media.While Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide, said Ndume’s comments were capable of sparking a crisis, Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi west, said his colleague spoke for himself…

Security Agents are making breakthrough in the war against banditry, especially kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT).The Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command Tactical Squad have neutralized most wanted kidnap-kingpin, Magamu a.k.a Godara and two other members of the gang after a fire-fight between security operatives and the deadly gang.Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this while parading 17 suspected criminals for different crimes ranging between kidnapping, Ra*e, Armed Robbery, gun running, conspiracy, Homicide and extortion.According to Adejobi, security operatives at the early hour of Friday, engaged armed bandits and killed…