Author: Kwara Reporters

The People Democratic Party ( PDP) governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Kogi state, Dino Melaye, has rejected the election, calling for its cancellation.Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, the state capital, on Sunday, Melaye described the election as a sham.“There was no election, accreditation was done manually, BVAS not used, prepared result sheets were available before election.”“INEC must cancel the election. We have evidence to back up. INEC has manifested gross incompetence; it cannot be trusted, it is biased and compromised,” he said.He said INEC is the bane of development as a nation, adding that the time had…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state.The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, who was the state Returning Officer declared Uzodimma re-elected on Sunday morning at about 10 am after over eight hours of collation of local government results.“That you Hope Uzodimma of APC having satisfied the law is hereby returned elected,” Fashina declared.The moment Hope Uzodinma is declared winner of the Imo state governorship elections by the Returning Officer, Prof Abayomi Fashina.#ImoDecides2023 pic.twitter.com/8zcHJjOPRm—…

In a show of respect and admiration, Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir has commended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 28th coronation anniversary. The anniversary, which marks almost three decades of the Emir’s ascension to the throne, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence by the people of Ilorin.The Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate took the opportunity to laud the Emir’s remarkable tenure and leadership. In a statement issued by his media aide, Gobir expressed his deep appreciation for the Emir’s steadfast commitment to the development, unity, and progress of Ilorin and its people.Gobir commended the…

A “filled result sheet” posted on X by Dino Melaye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its “senior officials” are currently investigating the incident(s) of pre-filled election result sheets in Ogori/Magongo, Eika/Ohizenyi and some other areas of Kogi State.Civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa, on Saturday morning, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), raised the alarm that results sheets were filled in Kogi before the commencement of voting on Saturday.Dear @inecnigeria we received report of pre-filled results sheet discovered in PU 004, Eni Ward of Ogori/magongo in Kogi state before commencement of voting. Kindly investigate and address this…

The Kwara State government’s failure to address the concerns of residents in Biada community, Ilorin South Local Government Area, nearly resulted in loss of life yesterday evening. KwaraReporters report. Residents have been desperately calling on the state government to take action regarding the deteriorating bridge that connects Olorunshogo Gaa-akanbi area with Biada and neighboring communities. Unfortunately, their attempts to gain the government’s attention have been met with indifference.Yesterday evening, due to the appalling condition of the bridge, a tricycle transporting passengers from Biada to Gaa-akanbi roundabout collided with the protective brick demarcations set up by the community to warn motorists about…

This followed a misunderstanding that occurred between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over where the election materials should be kept ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) governorship election.There was palpable tension at Twon Brass jetty in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa State when officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were offloading the election materials.This followed a misunderstanding that occurred between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over where the election materials should be kept ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) governorship election.It was alleged that…

The Nigerian Navy, Beecroft patrol team has said its personnel on Operation Water Guard intercepted 500 jerrycans containing 25,000 litres of stolen petroleum in the Badagry area of Lagos State. The navy said in a release on Friday that the recovery was executed around 2:30am on Friday, while efforts were on to apprehend the perpetrators. “Upon detecting the patrol team, the perpetrators evaded capture by jumping into the water. Due to legal constraints, the team refrained from using force while the suspects were swimming.“Utilising advanced intelligence from various sources, the Navy aims to identify the masterminds behind this illegal operation and locate…

The Police in Oyo State, on Friday, paraded a 45-year-old suspected ritualist identified as Hassan Kolawole with a fresh human head in Ibadan, the state capital.Kolawole was paraded by the state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, at the command headquarters, Eleyele alongside nine others who were arrested for various crimes at different locations within the state.Speaking with journalists, the suspect confessed to the crime, adding that he obtained the fresh human head and two hands found in his possession from a Muslim cleric.Kolawole said, “I have one wife and two children and things are very hard for me in taking…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero has narrated his ordeal in Imo State, saying he was dragged on the floor and beaten like a thief.Ajaero was assaulted recently in the South-East state as the NLC enforced an industrial action in the state. While the labour chief accused police authorities and the state government of masterminding the incident, the duo have denied any involvement.Days after the incident, Ajaero recounted how he was almost beaten to a pulp.“I was in the secretariat of the NLC and called some journalists to join and then some of the officials of…

The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, and the Turaki of Ilorin, Senator Saliu Mustapha, are among the top dignitaries expected to grace the occasion of the launch of the Mariam Apaokagi Initiative (MAI), a humanitarian foundation being set up by popular skit maker, Taoma.This information was disclosed today when Taoma paid a courtesy call to the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha.Taoma, who is in the state to attend the 11/11 coronation anniversary of the Emir, extended a formal invitation to Mustapha. She also disclosed that the launch had the blessing…