Author: Kwara Reporters

The Federal Government has denied entering into a N50 billion planned non-prosecution plea bargain with the former Governor of the Central Bank, Mister Godwin Emefiele.Emefiele was reported to have entered into a plea bargain with the government on the condition of surrendering N50 billion to facilitate his early release from the custody of the Department of the State Service (DSS).The plea bargain was also said to be aimed at cancelling the trial of the former CBN Governor on a series of charges comprising money laundering, breach of the Public Procurement Act and abuse of office.The Attorney General of the Federation…

A meeting called by the Federal Government to possibly avert the nationwide strike proposed by Organised Labour is currently taking place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.As of the time of filing this report, labour leaders were observed arriving the venue for the meeting.Among them are the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, General Secretary of the Congress, Emma Ugboaja, and General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Nuhu Toro.On the government side, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajiabiamila, and ministers of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong and Nkeiruka Onyejoecha, respectively, are leading the negotiation.Recall…

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday, declared the election of Miss Rukayat Shittu of the All Progressives Congress inconclusive and ordered a rerun in some polling units.The 26-year-old female legislator is representing Owode-Onire constituency of Asa Local Government in the state House of Assembly.Rukayat was declared the winner of the March 18 House of Assembly election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Abdullahi Yinusa Magaji, had filed a petition challenging her victory at the tribunal.Justice Ademola Enikuomehin, a member of the three-man tribunal who delivered the lead judgment, ordered a rerun…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has revealed that the continuous detention of its leader is worsening the insecurity in the South East.IPOB according to a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful regretted that some hoodlums has taken advantage of Kanu’s incarceration to indulge in criminal activities in the zone.While reiterating that only his freedom will guarantee the problem of insecurity in the zone, he appealed to the supreme court to be fair in its judgement to enable him regain his freedom.He said “We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the…

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has ratified the dissolution of the Abba Kawu Ali-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.The BoT also confirmed and ratified the expulsion of the NNPP’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso.This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the NNPP’s BoT meeting held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos on Friday, September 28. In a communique signed by the national publicity secretary of the party, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, and made available to journalist in Ilorin on Friday, the BoT insisted that…

The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of markets around train stations.The ongoing demolition exercise by the Lagos State Building Control Agency started at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday and commenced with the Lateef Jakande Train Station.Thereafter, the team went to 5 other stations to conduct the demolition exercise, hence clearing traders from the rail tracks to enable a right of way for the trains.The other stations included Iju Railway Station, Ebute-Metta Railway Station, Yaba Railway Station, Agege Railway Station, and Mushin Railway Station.Our correspondent was on-site as enforcement officials wielded sledgehammers and cutting equipment to demolish extended walls close…

A call has gone to mediators and key players in peace building process to uphold their commitment in promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among individuals and nations. The Chairman, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) Abuja Branch, Mallam Abdur-Rahman Adebayo Aderinoye, fondly called, ARA gave the charge at the Institute’s September General Meeting held recently at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre in Area 11, Abuja.He advocated for the acceleration of platforms that bridge differences and encourage a shared dedication to peace, transcending racial and national boundaries.He emphasized that the primary objective of every critical stakeholder should be the cultivation…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee says it shared N1.1tn among the three tiers of government for August 2023.FAAC disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of its latest meeting, according to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mowa, on Friday.The total figure shared in September represents a significant increase of N133.99bn compared to the N966.11bn shared for July 2023, and it is the highest this year.The increase is attributed to foreign exchange gains, which boosted the government’s income.The statement showed that the N1.1tn total distributable revenue…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted 25 travellers along the Owo/Ifon/Benin Expressway in Ondo State.The victims are said to be members of the Choir of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke Igan, Akure, the state capital.The abductors were said to have struck at about 3 pm on Friday around Elegbeka village while they were on their way to Ifon for a funeral ceremony.The Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, confirmed the incident via text message.She noted that the incident was reported to the police, that an empty bus with inscription of CAC was abandoned…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended one Mr. Adamu Sani for allegedly raping two of his nieces, aged 10 and 4, in the Karu Local Government Area of the state.DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, made the disclosure during a press conference held in Lafia on Friday.The announcement was made while parading 29 suspected criminals apprehended for various crimes across the 13 local government areas of the state.Ramhan explained that the arrest was carried out after the Mararaba ‘B; Division received a complaint about the rape of two minors.“Recently, a complaint was lodged at…