Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rallied Nigerians to stay united and support his administration as it works to build a better nation and a Nigerian society that cares for all citizens.In a New Year message broadcast to Nigerians at 7 am on Monday, the President urged Nigerians not to falter despite the tough times and difficulties they face.“Dear Compatriots, take this from me: the time may be rough and tough, however, our spirit must remain unbowed because tough times never last. We are made for this period, never to flinch, never to falter,” President Tinubu said.“The socio-economic challenges of today…

The CP Surveillance department of the Kwara State Police Command, under the astute leadership of CSP Mustapha Olayemi, recently gathered to celebrate the retirement of their esteemed 2ic, DSP Austine Nathaniel Dogo, who has completed an impressive 35 years of dedicated service to the force. The event, attended by family and friends of DSP Nathaniel, was filled with nostalgia and heartfelt appreciation for the retiring officer.During the gathering, CSP Olayemi took the opportunity to eulogize DSP Nathaniel for his exemplary leadership role within the department. He commended him for his unwavering dedication and commitment to duty throughout his impressive career.…

….provide prizes for best traineesThe Area Manager, Ilorin Area office of the Industrial Trust Fund (ITF), Mrs Eyitayo Quadri has promised Nigeria youth the commitment of the organization to always ensure that Nigeria youth are job creators and job seekers.Mrs Eyitayo Quadri stated this during the official presentation of Certificates and cash prizes to the best three beneficiaries of the ITF entrepreneurship programme at FAK Fashion House, IlorinThe representative of the ITF Ilorin Area Manager,Mrs Onigbogi Bashirat Murainawhile congratulating the successful ITF entrepreneurship trainees ,and also told them to consider themselves very lucky for the opportunity.He said the ITF entrepreneurship…

Fire outbreak has a section of the National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos.A statement on Sunday by Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the fire was caused by gas explosion.He said many 50kg gas cylinders and a bungalow comprising three offices were destroyed in the incident.The statement reads, “The Agency received a distress call at 21:49hrs and activated the Lagos State Emergency Response Plan.“The LASEMA Response Team from Onipanu arrived the incident scene at 22:00hrs record time.“Fortunately, no lives were lost and no injuries were sustained to anyone, as a result of the incident.“However,…

The House of Representatives is proposing a bill to criminalise non-payment or failure to pay salaries by employers of labour and corporate bodies across the country.When passed into law, employees can demand payment from their employer by submitting a written claim.The bill, sponsored by Wale Hammed, a member representing the Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, titled, “The Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023, has passed its first reading.Section 7 (1) of the bill provides that it is unlawful for any employer to “Refuse or neglect to pay the remuneration of his employees, as provided under this Act.”Section 8 (1) of the…

Photo of Bishop Matthew KukahThe Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah, says the repeated and unending killings on the Plateau is beyond herder-farmer clashes, adding that the murderers “want their own kind of Nigeria according to their ideology”.The cleric, in a statement on Saturday, charged the government to resist the agenda of the marauders and protect Nigerians.The cleric, in unambiguous terms, condemned the blood-curling simultaneous attacks by assailants on communities in the Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of the Plateau State on Christmas eve.The attacks have so far claimed over 200 lives with hundreds of houses…

Thousands of people believed to be the supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), on Saturday, stormed the streets to protest the governorship dispute between Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf; and his counterpart in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Gawuna.According to them, they want the apex court to deliver a fair judgement confirming the mandate of Kano people on Yusuf.The protesters took to the streets in the Rogo Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. They started with a prayer seeking divine intervention. After the prayer session, they staged a march, raising placards with different inscriptions.The protest…

The estacodes and airfares of ministers, heads of agencies, directors and other federal government-sponsored delegates from Nigeria to the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, gulped over N2.78billion, findings by Daily Trust on Sunday have shown.The conference was held from November 30 to December 12, 2023.Nigeria had a 1,114-member delegation to the conference, but the Presidency clarified that only 422 officials were sponsored by the federal government.According to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the per diem of a minister, a chief executive of an agency and a permanent secretary, cost $900…

The Kwara State Fire Service, on Saturday, averted the loss of lives in the Idi-Ape area of Ilorin, Kwara State, after a diesel tanker exploded.It was gathered that the tanker conveying the fuel was completely burnt, causing damage to two shops and a football viewing centre in the area.An eyewitness account, which was corroborated by the Kwara State Fire Service, said that the tanker with number plate MUS 916 YF, loaded with 22,000 litres of fuel, was going to Ajegunle, Idi-Ape area, Magaji Are Quarters to supply diesel when it suddenly caught fire.The Head of Media and Publicity of Kwara…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects said to have snatched motorcycles in Niger State.The names of the suspects, ranging from 20 to 50 years, were given as Dan Asabe, Mohammed Adamu, Audu Lemu, and Tanko Yusuf.They were apprehended in different locations following the arrest of one of them – Adamu – who was sighted in the Garatu area of Bosso Local Government Area of the state roaming around suspiciously.While briefing journalists in Minna on Friday, the spokesman of the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said the suspects were nabbed based on credible information from residents.“The suspects…