Author: Kwara Reporters

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says that the results for Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections will be uploaded on its Result Viewing Portal.Yakubu stated this while speaking with newsmen at Ward 009, LEA School, Ganaja Village, Ajaokuta LGA, Kogi.Yakubu who was in the state to monitor the mock accreditation exercise, ahead of the November 11 governorship election said that the commission would follow the laws for accreditation and results collation during the state’s elections.“The method is as provided by law, electronic accreditation, electronic upload of results on the IREV portal and that is why we…

As the search for the next National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party continues, Saturday PUNCH has uncovered the reason former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and former President of the Senate, Abubakar Saraki visited one another.Saraki and Wike contested the PDP presidential primary, but lost to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.The former President of the Senate was appointed into the PDP/Atiku’s campaign team and with the support of others worked for the party in the presidential election.Wike, who called for the removal of the suspended national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, for South-North balance,…

The IMF announced Saturday member nations agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and give sub-Saharan Africa a third seat on its executive board at its first meetings on the continent since 1973.Boosting the International Monetary Fund’s quota resources and giving Africa a bigger voice within the institution were among the priorities of the week-long talks of the IMF and World Bank in Marrakech, Morocco.Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino, who chairs the IMF Financial Committee, said at a press conference that there was “agreement on a meaningful increase of quotas by the end of the year.”The quotas, which…

Hon. Bolujoko George, Director of Programmes at the Gobir Organization Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir on the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate degree in Business Administration.Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir, a distinguished figure in business and public service, has gained recognition and admiration for his remarkable achievements. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of business administration and his exemplary leadership qualities, Crescent University, Abeokuta, has bestowed upon him an Honorary Doctorate degree in Business Administration.Hon. Bolujoko George, speaking on behalf of the Gobir Organization Foundation, expressed profound pride and admiration for Alhaji Waziri Yakubu…

Abeokuta, Nigeria – In a remarkable ceremony held on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, Crescent University Abeokuta bestowed the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris causa) in Business Administration upon the esteemed Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir. The event marked the university’s 15th convocation, which also celebrated the awarding of first and master’s degrees, diplomas, certificates, prizes, and other honorary degrees.Held at Crescent University’s campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, the prestigious event was attended by distinguished guests, faculty members, students, and their families. Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, Vice Chancellor of Crescent University, presided over the convocation and delivered a heartfelt…

Suspected thieves have reportedly raided the palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba James Sodiya, carting away his crown and staff of office.It was learnt that the hoodlums broke into the palace of the late monarch, who passed away about two months ago, on Thursday.Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta on Saturday.Odutola, however, hinted that the police had arrested three suspects in connection with the crime.Odutola, who described the act as an abomination, said the police had recovered the crown but still searching…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one person for allegedly stealing 47 bags of rice from his employer in the Ijebu area of the state.This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday.The suspect, Damilola Bada, was said to have stolen the bags of rice belonging to a company, Chicken & Co., amounting to N2,500,000.According to Odutola, the company’s owner, Oluremi Olabode, reported the case of theft of her goods at the Igbeba division of the Ogun State police force which led to the arrest of 25-year-old Bada.The…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 5718 senior police officers to different ranks.Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson, announced the development in a statement on Friday.“The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 5718 senior Police Officers comprising both General duty and specialists cadres of the Force,” the statement reads.The commission approved the promotion of 12 commissioners of police to the rank of assistant inspector general of police (AIG), elevated 19 deputy commissioners of police (DCP) to the substantive position of commissioners (CP), and promoted 21 assistant commissioners of police (ACP) to the subsequent rank of deputy…

The Rivers State woman, Favour Nweke, who bathed her husband, Ekelediri Nwokekoro, with hot groundnut oil in Okehi in Etche Local Government Area of the state, has explained what led to her action.The woman stated this on Friday while she was paraded before journalists during a media briefing at the Rivers State Police Command’s headquarters along Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.The housewife having realised the enormity of the crime had fled her home on Tuesday but was reportedly picked from her hiding place by a vigilante group and handed over to the police on Thursday morning.Nweke who was brought in by…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed readiness to partner with the federal government in tackling humanitarian and poverty challenges in Nigeria. It commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s efforts so far in that direction. UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, made this known when he led a team from the embassy and Noor Dubai Foundation to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abuja.The Envoy who described the relationship between his country and Nigeria as symbiotic, said; “Nigeria remains a strong ally of UAE and we would continue to partner with Nigeria in key areas like humanitarian…