Author: Kwara Reporters

Alhaji (Dr.) Waziri Yakubu Gobir’s birthday is an occasion to celebrate the life of an exceptional leader. His contributions to the development of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, and beyond have transformed lives and communities. Through his commitment to education, agricultural advancements, support for vulnerable individuals, and his tireless efforts to address the needs of his people, he has left an indelible mark of progress and compassion. As we honor his achievements, let us continue to be inspired by Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir’s exemplary leadership and strive to emulate his dedication and selflessness.Waziri Gobir’s leadership and impact have been recognized by…

A Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, his Honour, Emmanuel Iyanna, has restrained on-air-personality mister Kayode Oladotun popularly known as Do2dtun, from posting defamatory posts against singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, also known as D’banj, on social media or any other platform.D’banj through one of his lawyers, Toheeb Lawal, had filed an application at the court for an injunction restraining Do2dtun from making malicious and defamatory posts against him on social media.While granting the application which has D’banj as the complainant and Do2dtun as the respondent, Iyanna granted “an order restraining the defendant (Do2dtun) either by himself, servants, privies,…

Former NURTW President, Tajudeen BaruwaThe National Union of Road Transport Workers has passed votes of no confidence on a former president of the union, Tajudeen Baruwa,The National Chairman, NURTW Caretaker Committee, Tajudeen Agbede, said this while speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.It would be recalled that Baruwa’s tenure as the union’s president expired on August 28.According to Agbede, “We, the undersigned, having the mandate of our members in the various states and zones unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Alh. Tajudeen Baruwa.”The caretaker committee chairman alleged that Baruwa had committed many atrocities while he served…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed claims of being against the practice of Islam in Nigeria.Wike said his administration is not making “laws that are against Islamic alignment.”He spoke while receiving members of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee led by their Chairman, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu of Nupe.The minister said individuals trying to incite religious feelings were doing so maliciously in order to score cheap political points.According to Wike, “In Nigeria, I have no reason to incite hatred towards any one religious group and instead should support anyone who…

The wife and children of the Kwara House of Assembly member Hon. Soliu Ayanshola who were abducted have regained freedom, according to top government sources.They regained their freedom late Wednesday, abour 8pm, following discreet efforts of the security agencies and the Kwara State Government.“At least five members of the gang that abducted them have also been arrested following discreet intelligence and surveillance works by all the teams involved,” one of the sources said.Speaking with Vanguard on a condition of anonymity this night, a close family source also said that “The wife and children were released few minutes ago, they’ve been…

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects for their involvement in violent crimes. The arrest was reported during a press briefing by the Nigerian Police Force on October 18th, 2023. The suspects were taken into custody for their involvement in a series of robberies and violent crimes in the Ilorin area. Biodun Abolade, in the company of two accomplices, was arrested on October 15th, 2023, by the police on a stop-and-search operation along Eiyenkorin / Ogbomoso Highway. The suspects were identified as members of a robbery syndicate specializing in stealing vehicles, phones, jewelries, and other valuables. Items recovered from their…

Three suspected car thieves, Adeniyi Lekan, Abdulraheem Nasir and Suleiman Sarumi, have been arraigned by the Kwara State Police Command for alleged criminal conspiracy, house breaking, theft and receiving stolen property contrary to Sections 97, 353, 287 and 317 of the Penal Code.The Police First Information Report (FIR) indicated that one of the suspects, Adeniyi, who is a hair stylist, was arrested in Offa with 10 litres of petrol, a bunch of keys, a wheel spanner and other working implements while attempting to steal a Toyota Corolla.The FIR reads in part: “But when the complainant, Lawal Rafiu Wale, got to…

The Lagos State Police Command says it has identified the person in a viral video shown shooting an AK47 rifle at the Ladipo Market as Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, serving in a Lagos squadron of the Mobile Police (MOPOL).Inspector Kwanchi was seen in viral videos celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo Market in Lagos State with AK-47 shots to which the Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, ordered an immediate probe.The spokesperson of the Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. confirmed the inspector’s arrest in a post on X, formerly Twitter.The police officer in this video, Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, serving with…

Policewoman Angela Adams begged a Customary Court sitting in Jikwoyi, FCT, on Tuesday to dissolve the marriage between her and her husband, Titus, over alleged domestic violence.During proceedings into the divorce petition filed against her husband in court, she said: “My husband always beats me whenever we have a little misunderstanding. He beats me like a child. He always targets my eyes. The last time he beat me, he threw a punch on my face; luckily for me, I was able to block it with my hand, and the blow tore my hand.”She said her husband took a loan of…

Doyin Odebowale, the Special Adviser on Special Duty and Strategy to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, says his principal is not working from the capital Akure due to accommodation challenges. Akeredolu has been absent from the state since his return from a medical vacation abroad. While the Ondo leader is working from Ibadan, Oyo State, the move has caused ripples within the state with the youths of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday issuing an ultimatum to the governor to return.However, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Odebowale said due to Governor Akeredolu‘s state of health,…