Author: Kwara Reporters

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Monday, said it has concluded plans to conduct Computer Based Examination (CBE) for candidates writing its examination.In a statement, the acting Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, Moyosola Adesina, said the adoption of the CBT will commence with WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024 – First Series, which is slated to be held in February 2024.“In line with global best practices, the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that it has concluded plans to migrate its WASSCE for Private Candidates…

Kwara State Police Command has expressed concern over an apparent upsurge in cases of suspected kidnapping incidents in some parts of Kwara South. According to the police, this is especially true in Ora, Oke-Ode, and other areas in Ifelodun Local Government Area. The police, after conducting investigations, discovered that the incidents were connected and consequently formed a powerful team comprising men from different units to tackle the problem. The team, comprising the Counter Terrorism Unit, Anti-Robbery, Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Cultism, Anti-Nacotic, Explosive Ordinance Department, Police Mobile Force and Police Medical, was tasked with combing the bushes and forests in the identified areas, arresting criminals,…

On the occasion of his 63rd birthday, Senator Saliu Mustapha, the representative of the Kwara Central Senatorial District, extends warm congratulations to former Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe, who once held the same position.Senator Oloriegbe, a renowned medical professional, has achieved significant milestones as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health in the 9th Senate, greatly impacting the lives of numerous citizens in Nigeria.On this momentous occasion, Senator Mustapha offered his heartfelt prayers for Senator Oloriegbe’s continued well-being, happiness, and success in all his future endeavors. He expressed his hope that Allah would shower Senator Oloriegbe with abundant blessings, good health,…

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Imo, Athan Achonu, has rejected the result of Saturday’s election, saying he will seek redress in Court.Mr Achonu said this on Sunday while addressing journalists in his Umulomo country home in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state.“There was no election yesterday, and we call on the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to cancel the purported results,“ Mr Achonu said. He alleged that the election was “marred by irregularities, including vote buying and physical assaults of LP agents, and thus deserving of outright cancellation”.The candidate alleged that voting in many locations was…

The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), demolished 11,705 shanty colonies across Abuja from January to October.The department also generated N2.5 billion and created 13,873 direct and indirect jobs within the period, says Mukhtar Galadima, director of development control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, FCTA. Mr Galadima, who disclosed this during a media briefing on the department’s activities in Abuja on Sunday, explained that the shanties and illegal developments were demolished in conjunction with the Ministerial Enforcement Task Force Team.He identified the affected areas as Kabusa, Kasuwan Dare, Galadimawa junction, Mabushi scavenger colony and Gudu District along Oladipo Diya…

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…