Author: Kwara Reporters

Despite the numerous assurances by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the subsidy is gone, Daily Trust’s finding shows that the federal government paid N169.4 billion as subsidy in August to keep the pump price at N620 per litre.There have been several reports suggesting that the current price stagnation despite the worsening exchange rate and international crude price crossing $95 a barrel suggests a return of subsidy.A document by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), sighted by our reporter yesterday, showed that in August 2023, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) paid $275m as dividends to Nigeria via NNPC Limited. NNPC…

Hours to the end of the 21-day ultimatum issued by the organised labour, the Federal Government, on Wednesday, said it has no fears about a potential economic shutdown.This is despite last Monday’s parley being deadlocked as both parties failed to see eye-to-eye on the labour unions’ demands over the removal of petrol subsidy.“I don’t think there is any problem. We don’t have any fears about some of the things they (labour) put on the table and also the suggestions and the package of the Federal Government,” the Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong, told State House Correspondents after a private meeting…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, said on Wednesday that Omowunmi, wife of deceased musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, visited him to demand justice for her late husband.It was reported that the late musician, who passed away on September 12, 2023, was buried a day later.Following his death, there have been calls for investigations to unravel the circumstances behind the musician’s death.Speaking with PUNCH Metro in Abuja, Falana noted that he visited the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, adding that he (Owohunwa) had been assured that investigation had been launched.“The young…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army has emplaced robust strategies across all lines of operations to ensure that the security challenges in the country are resolved favourably within the shortest possible time.Besides, he said for the Nigerian Arny to be successful in combating terrorists, insurgents and other criminals in all parts of the country, the media remains a key partner in the non-kinetic line of operation towards strengthening the security architecture of the nation.He made the disclosure in his opening remarks at the Nigerian Army Media Chat, with the theme: ‘Leveraging Media…

The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has disclosed its plans to expel former Governor, Ayodele Fayose from the party.The party stated that its resolutions and decisions, seeking Fayose’s expulsion, have been forwarded to the National Working Committee, NWC.Chief Olalekan Amerijoye, the Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Transition Committee, who disclosed this to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday, said the party would no longer put up with the unwholesome and anti party activities of Fayose and other leaders of the PDP in the state.“Admittedly, challenges have emerged, as is commonplace within any substantial political entity, occasionally leading…

The Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, winner of the March 18 governorship poll.Reading of the judgment was transmitted virtually via Zoom, a teleconference service as the panel members were not physically in court.The ruling came weeks after lawyers of both parties made their closing arguments on behalf of their clients on 21 August.Recall the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared that the NNPP polled 1,019,602 votes to defeat the APC with its candidate, Nasir Gawuna, who scored 890,705 votes.…

The entirety of the Yoruba film industry is immersed in profound grief following the passing of the iconic actor Akeem Alamutu. His demise, the result of a protracted illness, has left a significant void.Popular actor Odunlade Adekola took it upon himself to inform fans through social media, where he shared a poignant video of the funeral proceedings.In attendance were him and several fellow colleagues, paying their respects to the departed legend.In the early hours of today, September 19, 2023, the beloved Yoruba film legend, Akeem Alamutu, departed this world.Odunlade Adekola broke the heartrending news on Instagram, sharing a video where…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced some organisational changes.In a statement on Tuesday signed by its management, the NNPC Limited said members of staff with less than fifteen months to statutory retirement will be exiting the Company effective 19th September 2023.The statement said, “In our bid to pursue effective organisational renewal to support the delivery of our strategic business objectives, it has become imperative to rejuvenate our workforce.“Consequently, in addition to the recent exit of three (3) Executive Vice Presidents, other Management Staff with less than fifteen (15) months to statutory retirement will be exiting the Company effective…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says he stands by his position on the Oyo State traditional rulers whom he accused of disrespecting Governor Seyi Makinde.Last Friday, Obasanjo, at the opening of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin, Oyo State, stoked controversy when he humiliated monarchs in attendance at the event.He was angry that the monarchs failed to honour Makinde when he mounted the podium to speak.Obasanjo ordered all the traditional rulers to stand up, a development which has generated outrage across the country most especially in Yorubaland.The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed…

Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Femi Falana and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, have waded into the dispute between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe.The senior lawyers noted that the FCT minister in terms of execution of duties was not answerable to Kingibe or the National Assembly.The FCT lawmaker had warned Wike to desist from working without the supervision of the National Assembly.Kingibe also noted that the FCT minister does not have executive powers but must operate within the constitutional frameworks of the country’s legislative arm.Kingibe said, “You also have to remember that…