Author: Kwara Reporters

Former Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State was, on Wednesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja, on nine-count charge of money laundering valued at over N4 billion.Some of the charges read: “That you, Chief Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, whilst being the executive governor of Anambra State of Nigeria between March 2014 – March 2022, sometime between 7th February, 2018 to 18th February, 2019 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, indirectly transferred through Mr Willie Nwokoye, your then principal private secretary, the sum of N156,800.00 only from the Anambra State Government Security Vote Account No: 5030050875 domiciled…

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.“All members of the Cabinet (who were appointed by late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu) are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices,” the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said in a statement.Aiyedatiwa also relieved all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) of their duties.“All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession.“The Governor thanks the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the…

AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQThe Executive Governor of Kwara State,His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,Government House,Ilorin,Kwara State.My Governor,NO ONE IS GOD, THREAD SOFTLYI am not oblivious of the risk of writing this open letter, yet, I chose to stick my neck out for posterity.I have had causes to interact with you both physically and through other mediums of communication prior to the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial election of 2019 where you, I and about 10 others were in the contest. Despite being unfairly treated by the party during the primary election, I never displayed any form of contempt towards…

…best performing students to get full scholarship to varsity levelThe Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mallam Saliu Mustapha, has commenced the 2024 edition of annual West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarships for indigents and orphans in the senatorial district.The Coordinator of Saliu Mustapha Foundation Education Committee, Professor Binta Suleiman, who represented the legislator at the flag-off ceremony held at Socrates College, Aromoradu, Ilorin, said over two thousand students benefited from the scholarship across the four local government areas and beyond.Congratulating the beneficiaries of the…

Mr Michael Adeniran, father of the late Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools Opebi, on Monday, told a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that his daughter was allegedly dead before she was taken to the hospital.Adeniran told the court that he was informed by the school nurse that his daughter was already dead before she was taken to the hospital.He said that the nurse had told him that the deceased eyes had dilated but she could not confirm her death because she was not a doctor.The Lagos State Government had on March 31, 2023, arraigned Chrisland School Limited,…

The uncle of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah who was killed by bandits last week, Sherifdeen, has said information reaching the family shows that she graduated with a first class from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and would have been awarded at the school’s convocation slated for January 27.He also said the release of Nabeeha’s remaining sisters late Saturday evoked bittersweet memories for the family.He said, “You can imagine such a feeling if she had been alive to witness the convocation. However, the situation has further strengthened our faith in Almighty Allah.“We thank all those that stood by us during this…

A former governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu will be buried on February 23, 2024. This is according to a funeral timetable released by the late Akeredolu’s family on Monday evening.“Friday, February 23, 2024: Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am,” the burial schedule released by Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, Jnr. read partly.“Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family)”.Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, after a battle with illness.READ THE FULL STATEMENT ABOUT AKEREDOLU’S BURIAL RITES BELOWCELEBRATION OF A REMARKABLE LIFEWith hearts overflowing with gratitude, the…

By Bolaji O. Abdullahi In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics and governance, the Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) has emerged as a beacon of hope and accountability. This Civil Society Organization, deeply rooted in promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability, has been steadfast in ensuring that public funds in Kwara State are utilized for the welfare of its citizens. Despite facing significant pushback from the state government, ENetSuD’s resolve remains unshaken, a testament to its commitment to societal betterment.ENetSuD has played a pivotal role in holding the Kwara State Government accountable, challenging irregularities, and advocating for transparent use of…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has received three drones and 100 self-configured walkie-talkies from international partners. The spokesman of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi, said in a statement on Monday that the delivery was a part of measures to ensure the safety, and security of lives and property as well as surveillance of critical national assets and infrastructure in the country.Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who received the gadgets on behalf of the Corps in his office, thanked Equipping the Needy Initiative (ETNI) and its partner for the kind gesture.Dr Audi also gave the assurance that…

No fewer than 6,700 traders have been displaced following the fire outbreak that consumed a section of the Mandilas building, a popular marketplace on Lagos Island.Daily Trust learnt that the fire also destroyed 450 shops, 30 offices, including some law firms, two hotels and five restaurants.The fire, which started from the first floor of the popular Mandilas house around 11am on Sunday, later spread to surrounding market stalls at Atunwase International Market.The Iyaloja of Atunwase International Market Mandilas General, Alhaja Adeniji Rashidat, said goods worth billions were destroyed by the fire.“Over 6,700 traders have been displaced from their business places…