Author: Kwara Reporters

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…

With the Kogi State governorship election less than 24 hours away, the Nigerian Police Force has warned individuals or groups of people who may wish to cause mayhem to impede the integrity of the Saturday election to have a rethink or face the full wrath of the law.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Ahmed Habu Sani who is in charge of maintaining security during the Kogi governorship election issued the warning in Lokoja while briefing journalists on the preparedness of the police for the exercise.“Any person that will want to test our capacity, ability in the smooth conduct of…

The National Industrial Court, on Friday, restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, as well as their affiliates from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action.The two labour unions were ordered to stop their planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on November 14.President of the Court, Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip issued the restraining order following an ex-parte application to that effect brought before the Court by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice.Justice Kanyip invoked sections 17 and 19 of the National Industrial Court Act…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the husband of Mrs Toluige Olokoobi, mother of “mummy calm down” boy, days after news broke that she committed suicide.An X user broke the news of Olokoobi’s death on Monday.The X user, who said he was at the scene of the incident on Monday afternoon tweeted, “The woman in the viral Mummy Calm down video has just committed suicide here in Benin.“She refused to speak to anyone about her problems. She left three kids for her husband including the popular Mummy Calm Down boy.”One of the residents of the area…

In a solemn and heartfelt gesture, Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents the Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, condoled with the family of the APC State Financial Secretary, Yusuf Abdulganiy Kure, over the demise of Alhaji Suleiman Lambe Yusuf the Kure of Ilorin Emirate, who recently passed away.Senator Mustapha spent time with the bereaved family, joining them in a Quranic recitation session as a mark of respect for the late patriarch. Expressing his deep sorrow over the loss, he offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Alhaji Suleiman Lambe Yusuf’s soul.Additionally, the Senator extended his heartfelt condolences to…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, says the electoral umpire has no candidate in the November 11, 2023 governorship polls in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states.In a statement late Thursday, the electoral chief pledged to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates in the elections.He also promised the readiness of the staff of the commission, saying, “we are determined to ensure that our officials are there waiting for voters rather than the voters waiting for our arrival”.See full statement:CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE ON THE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONSSaturday 11th November 2023In less than…