Author: Kwara Reporters

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has denied the rumour that he is dead.Local FG to launch conditional cash transfer policy for 15 million households this OctoberFollowing the rumour of his death circulating on social media, Gowon said he is still alive and well.According to the Nigerian Television Authority, Gowon said “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry”The former Head of State was quoted have said in a statement by Adeyeye Ajayi, his personal aide.Gowon would turn 89 on Thursday, October 19, 2023.The former military leader ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975.During his administration,…

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said Nigerians will have their passport delivered to their homes, offices, and other locations of their choice from February 2024.Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the International Week of the University Of Lagos, titled, ‘Breaking the Borders of Partnership,’ Tunji-Ojo said that by January next year, Nigerians would be able to complete the application process online.He said, “We have commenced the automation of our end-to-end passport application process, and we have given a timeline from which Nigerians will begin to experience the “sweet experience.”“By implication, Nigerians will not need to…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has warned churches, mosques, nightclubs, bars and event centres against noise pollution.A statement on LASEPA’s X handle urged churches, mosques and nightclubs to adhere to the recommended sound levels to prevent noise pollution.It pointed out that excessive noise poses a significant threat to the tranquillity and well-being of the communities.“Ensure that sound levels are maintained within acceptable limits as a gesture of consideration for our neighbourhoods.“Together, we can enjoy our spaces without causing undue disturbance and foster a quieter and more peaceful environment.”To support its warning, the agency called the attention of the…

Protests have broken out in Akwanga and some other parts of Nasarawa State over the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT) in Lafia.Supporters of the All Progressives Congress APC and those loyal to Governor Sule took to the streets to express displeasure over what they called injustice done to the governor by the Tribunal.Recall that the Tribunal on Monday, 2nd of October 2023, ruled that Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party was the lawful winner of the March 18 polls, rendering the incumbent Governor an illegitimate occupant of the governorship seat in the state.Dissatisfied with the verdict, the…

The Federal Government has approved the appointment of doctors, nurses, and other clinical healthcare workers as contract staff after attaining their compulsory retirement age or years.The government, however, said the appointed contract staff would be on the same salary scale level that they retired on if they desire and deserve it.A circular obtained by our correspondent, dated October 5, 2023, by the Federal Ministry of Health, directed the Chief Executive Agencies, Chief Medical Directors, Medical Directors, and Heads of Regulatory Bodies and Schools to ensure compliance with the circular earlier issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil…

The former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, says he was ashamed to see lawyers on national television arguing the merits or demerits of President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University matter.The senior lawyer expressed displeasure with what he described as the cacophony of discordant voices on Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar surrounding the controversy over the CSU records.Agbakoba warned that armchair lawyers are heating up Nigeria dangerously.In a post on his social media platform, X, on Monday, the legal expert urged people to keep their opinions and views to themselves while awaiting a decision…

Justicè Ibironke Harrison of a Lagos State High Court has sentenced a trigger happy Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Drambi Vandi, to death by hanging for killing a pregnant Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem.The Lagos State government had arraigned Vandi before the court for allegedly shooting the 41-year-old pregnant lawyer to death at the Ajah under-bridge checkpoint on December 25, 2022.The incident sparked outrage, especially on social media and the police officer was suspended.The convict was initially charged with murder, but the court found him guilty of manslaughter as a result of a lack of intention on his part.During the…

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, has reacted to the deteriorating security situation in the nation’s capital.The command in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Josephine Abeg confirmed that recently, there has been a series of reported cases of kidnapping within the Territory.According to the PPRO, some kidnap victims, through the efforts of the operatives of the command, were rescued and reunited with their family members.She also said about 11 suspected kidnappers have been arrested within a month, stressing that investigation was ongoing to ensure that other members of the criminal gang who are currently at large,…

The Chief Executive Officers and top management staff of banks may also be probed during the ongoing investigation of the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria, according to findings by The PUNCH.It was learnt that some bank CEOs would be invited in an effort to ascertain any discrepancies around the management of intervention funds by deposit money banks.The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria may be asked to withdraw its audited annual financial reports, which were recently released.This came after a team investigating the apex bank discovered discrepancies and irregularities in the financial accounts.In August,…

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has regained his freedom from the Beninese authorities.The embattled agitator said on Sunday he was now legally free to leave Cotonou, capital of the Benin Republic, to Nigeria and other countries.“I am now free to return to Nigeria and visit any country in the world. I have fulfilled all the legal conditions attached to my bail a few years back and I am coming home to Nigeria, my country of origin, any moment from now.“I can confirm to you that I am now free to come back to Nigeria. There…