Author: Kwara Reporters

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested one suspect in connection with the dastard killing of a Higher National Diploma (HND) female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Toyin Bamidele.In a statement signed by the state Police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, the suspect is currently helping police in their investigation, just as the Command expressed its determination to get to the root of the crime.The 23-year-old female student was allegedly hacked to death in a rented apartment located outside the polytechnic campus on Thursday, November 16, 2023.The incident was confirmed to journalists on Friday night by a…

Kwara North Development Council (KWANDCO) has recently undergone a major restructuring to elevate its operational standard. The restructuring includes the introduction of directorates and an expanded executive leadership team.According to a statement by the council, the restructuring was necessary to align the platform with its mission and vision of attracting positive development to the region.The group emphasized the need to streamline operational frontiers for enhanced organizational efficiency and to strengthen the capacity base for effective delivery.The newly expanded and reengineered structure consists of the following individuals:1. DG: Hon. Kolo Majin Jerry2. DDG Adm.: Hon. Ahmad Muhammad3. Dir. Finance & Budget:…

…Communities commend Tinubu, AbdulRazaq A major road construction project has been approved for Ilorin West local government as part of the recently passed 2.7 trillion supplementary budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu.The construction of the asphaltic road, which was recently approved, comes after a series of passionate requests to Senator Saliu Mustapha, the senator representing the Kwara Central Senatorial District, from residents and community development associations from Kuntu, Isale-Jagun, Kangu, Gaa-Aremu and other areas of Ilorin West. It should be noted that Mustapha chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture.Speaking to our correspondent, one of Senator Mustapha’s legislative aides in the state, Alhaji…

The federal government, through the Ministry of Interior, has begun the payment of N585 million in fines for inmates in correctional centres across Nigeria as part of moves to decongest the prisons.The initiative took off in Abuja on Saturday with the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, convening the launch at the medium-security prison, Kuje. He also announced that the beneficiaries will receive stipends to give them a head-start as they try to integrate into their communities.“All inmates in custodial centres who have fines or compensation not exceeding N1 million are qualified and will benefit from this gesture,” said Mr Tunji-Ojo. “In addition, we…

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the convoy of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni along Maiduguri-Dramaturg Road, killing two policemen and injuring two others.The attack took place on Saturday after the governor attended the 24th convocation of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State.According to an eyewitness, who was on the entourage but spoke on the condition of anonymity, the attackers opened fire on the convoy from both sides of the highway, targeting the pilot.“We narrowly escaped death today. The convoy was attacked between Beneshiekh and Mainok, a distance of less than sixty kilometres to Damaturu after attending the 24th…

A female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State, Miss Toyin Bamidele, has been allegedly hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified people.The Higher National Diploma student of Food Technology was said to have been murdered in her rented apartment outside the campus on Thursday.The acting Head of the Public Relations Unit of the institution, Mrs Folake Oyinloye, told Sunday Special on Friday, that the management of the polytechnic has commenced an investigation into the bizarre murder in conjunction with security agencies.“The management condemns this inhumane act in strong terms as it is strange in the polytechnic community. While the…

A total of 10 persons have allegedly died in a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.The deceased include Farida Muntari, Sharhabila Sagir, Abubakar Sadiq, Na’ima Ibrahim, Amina, Safaratu Ibrahim, Sadiq Ibrahim, and Rafiya Yakubu, as well as two unidentified victims.The tragedy reportedly occurred on Thursday between 1:30 pm and 2 pm due to strong waves and water hyacinth.It was learnt that the boat capsized while conveying 34 passengers from Zangoro Bassa-Kukoki Ward terminal to Gijiwa-Kato Ward terminal in Shiroro LG.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in a statement signed by theHead of Information and Special…

A Higher National Diploma female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, in Kwara State, has been allegedly hacked to death by yet-to-be identified persons.The student, identified as Toyin Bamidele of the Food Technology Department, was allegedly hacked to death in her rented apartment outside the campus on Thursday.The alleged murder was confirmed to PUNCH Online on Friday by the institution’s acting head, Public Relations Unit, Mrs. Folake Oyinloye.Oyinloye, who said that the management had commenced an investigation into the murder in conjunction with security agencies, said, “The management condemns this inhumane act in strong terms, as it is strange in…

Amina Audu, abducted chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, who has just regained freedom, says she was fed with pawpaw and garri in captivity.The council chairman alongside her counterparts of other 22 local government areas of the state had been on suspension since the ascension to power of the present Governor Hyacinth Alia.She was, however, abducted alongside her driver on the dilapidated Naka-Makurdi road.Audu, who narrated her ordeal in the kidnappers’ den, told journalists in Makurdi, the state capital, that she was released after spending three days in captivity.“You know how harrowing it is to be with…

The numerous social and management sciences challenges bedevilling Africa have propelled Christopher University, the Social and Management Scientists Forum, and MSME Business Solutions to collaborate on an international conference in 2021 and 2022. The major aim of this collaboration is to address Africa’s socio-economic challenges through research. The previous two conferences were highly successful, with over 80 research outputs presented. The international conference is jointly organized yearly by Christopher University, the Social and Management Scientists Forum, and MSME Business Solutions. This year’s edition, titled ‘Governance, Leadership and the Management of a Fragile State,’ is scheduled to be held from November 21st…