Author: Kwara Reporters

No fewer than 20 bodies have been recovered from the boat accident that occurred along the Mayo-Renewo-Karim Lamido waterway in River Benue on October 28.This was disclosed by the Taraba State Commissioner for Special Duties and Social Development, Saviour Noku, on Saturday,Noku disclosed this during a condolence visit to families of the victims of the unfortunate incident in the Binneri community of Karim Lamido LGA.The state deputy governor, Aminu Alkali, while condoling the families of the victims and the people of the community, expressed sadness over the development and announced a government ban on night journeys on waterways across the…

Seven personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) have been reportedly killed by heavily armed suspected sea pirates on Bakana River in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.The NSCDC personnel were on a pipeline surveillance patrol on the river which is about 12 kilometer from Bakana town when they were ambushed by the sea pirates.According to credible sources in the area who confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Sunday, two sea pirates were equally killed in the gun duel which occurred on Friday.Channels Television correspondent also sighted a 29-second video clip showing the slain…

The Village Head of Dan Gulam in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Umar Ibrahim, has been accused of raping and impregnating one Hanatu Yahaya (not her real name), infecting her with HIV in the process.This was contained in a letter (dated October 16, 2023) to the Secretary of Dutse Emirate Council, Dutse Emir’s Palace, by Senior State Counsel in Jigawa State Ministry of Justice, Kabiru Abdullah Esq., with the title “Notification of arraignment of Umar Ibrahim (Village Head of DanGulam) on the offence of rape contrary to section 3 (1) (A and D) of the Violence Against Persons…

Kwara politics is taking a great path as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq continues to prove the naysayers wrong and dispel their doubts by bringing on board rich ideas and policies in order to keep Kwara working for all.AbdulRazaq’s uncommon achievements can be gauged through his political appointments. He is already creating a niche for himself as a leader who truly understands the yearnings of the people and rewards hard work and loyalty.While most governors don’t consider youths and women worthy of being appointed into strategic political offices, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is different. He understands the essence of inclusivity by appointing youths…

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the 50% transport fare discount on all Public Transport System which was implemented in response to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive on August 2, 2023.In a public notice on Saturday, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced a reversion to the old rates of public transport from November 5.“The 50% rebate in transport fare in the regulated transport system in Lagos ends on Sunday,” the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority said in a statement on Saturday.The statement informed commuters that starting “from Monday, November 6, 2023, transport fare will return to the pre-2nd August…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu on Saturday allayed fears about his safety following Friday’s air crash near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State.A source close to the Minister told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that Adelabu was in good spirits and not perturbed by the incident.It was gathered that a private aircraft which had the minister and some of his aides on board crash-landed near the airport late Friday evening.”The minister feels the incident is not something to worry about. It was actually a minor thing, and that is how he has taken it,” an…

The United States has issued a warning to its citizens in Nigeria to avoid major hotels in the country.The US noted that there are elevated threats to major hotels in the larger cities of the country.The US issued this warning in an emergency information for American citizens dated November 3.It said US citizens should be vigilant at major hotels, be alert of their surroundings, keep a low profile, and review the travel advisory for Nigeria before checking into any hotel.The notice reads, “The US Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in…

A Case of Five SchoolsAbdulbasit (not real name) is a primary three pupil in Oke Suna LGEA Primary Schools A and B, Ilorin. The school, established in 1915, is renowned for producing prominent Kwara State indigenes who have occupied and are occupying prestigious positions in the society. Among them is the present Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari.Perhaps Abdulbasit may not know about the rich heritage of his school, but he sure knows that his school enjoys more privilege in terms of infrastructural development, both from the government and alumni members. The school compound is floored, preventing dust from…

The Presidency on Friday said France will return $150 million looted by former Nigerian military leader, General Sani Abacha.In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said President Bola Tinubu commended the European country for the decision.Receiving the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine Colonna, the highly-elated President hailed the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, noting that this progress followed his visit to Paris after his inauguration.“Thank you for the good news on the return of Abacha loot. We appreciate your effective cooperation concerning the return of…

Two years after Abdullahi Ganduje, then governor of Kano State and current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), brokered truce between the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdussamad Rabiu, the duo has renewed their rivalry.Elder Statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, reportedly played a key role in making the settlement see the light of the day.Dangote and Rabiu, both from Kano, are powerful businessmen not just in Nigeria and the African continent, but across the world.Through their large investment empire that stretches across sectors, they place Nigeria on the spotlight…