Author: Kwara Reporters

A poorly written query letter from the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State has thrown the council into the court of public opinion, as Nigerians slam the shocking decline in literacy and professionalism among government officials.The letter, which is riddled with embarrassing grammatical blunders, has since gone viral online, with many Nigerians questioning how such a document could have originated from a government office in the 21st century.The query, addressed to one Rufus Moji of the Health Department, was authored by Mr. Abiye Sunday on behalf of the Local Government Chairman, Mr. James Fadipe, and dated 10th September, 2025.Outraged…

…Says Taxpayers’ Money being Spent on Deputy Governor and His Family Is a WasteThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State is alarmed by the shocking relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp from its statutory site in Yikpata to Ilorin on account of escalating insecurity across the state describing it as unfortunate and embarrassing to the image of the state The party in a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara decried the situation as saddening and unfortunate noting that Kwara people deserve a leader who is present,…

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has decried the pervasive insecurity in the country, saying abductions and killings have become a daily reality for Nigerians.In a statement on his X handle yesterday, the former governor of Anambra State reacted to the abduction of 44 worshippers from a mosque in Zamfara State, warning that the normalisation of violence is eroding the nation’s dignity.“Insecurity has become a normal everyday occurrence in Nigeria,” he wrote.“While news headlines are still celebrating a purported peace deal in Katsina, we were again confronted with another unfortunate reality that 55 of…

Two persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker accident and fire at Pasa village on the Ilorin–Jebba highway, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as the tanker driver and his motor boy.The tragic incident occurred at about 3:43 pm when the petrol tanker, with registration number NSR 966 ZQ, carrying 30,000 litres of petrol, reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and overturned, igniting a massive fire.According to a statement by the spokesman of the State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, in Ilorin on Tuesday: “Emergency crews arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze, preventing…

The state Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, presented the cheques in Ikot Akpan-abia in Uyo on Wednesday.Mr Azare said, “In a move to support the families of fallen police officers and recognise the dedication of its personnel, the Akwa Ibom State police command, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, disbursed a total of N46,995 million in welfare schemes and promoted officers.’’He presented the cheques on behalf of the IG Under the Force’s Family welfare and Group Life Assurance Scheme to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.Mr Azare commended the IG for…

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has urged stakeholders to fact-check before making public statements to prevent misinformation and protect government institutions’ reputation.Director of Press and Public Relations, OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Mr Mokwa, particularly urged media organisations to be circumspect and seek clarifications before disseminating information.According to him, the appeal followed a recent broadcast by an Abuja-based radio station concerning alleged salary deductions involving employees of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada.He said, “The OAGF wishes to set the record straight on the matter. A total…

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, one issue must stand at the heart of our democratic discourse: the full and meaningful participation of women in governance. Women constitute nearly half of Nigeria’s population, yet their representation in elective and appointive positions remains critically low. This democratic deficit not only undermines equity and justice but also stifles the inclusive governance our nation urgently needs.Nigeria has signed and ratified several international and regional frameworks that emphasize gender equality in leadership. These include the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Platform for Action, and…

Hundreds of youths from Isanlu-Isin, Oke-Onigbin, and Edidi communities in Kwara South on Saturday blocked the Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Kabba Highway to protest the rising cases of kidnappings in their areas.The youths, who carried placards with different inscriptions, mounted bonfires on the highway as early as 8:00 a.m., demanding government intervention to tackle insecurity in the communities.Some of the placards read: ‘Enough is Enough’, ‘Stop Kidnapping Our People’, ‘We Demand Government’s Urgent Intervention’, ‘Our People Are Dying in the Hands of Kidnappers’, ‘We Are Tired of Paying Ransom Without Results’.The protest caused a gridlock on both sides of the highway for hours.Spokesman for…

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a notification to its members and stakeholders for a major rally in Ilorin, the state capital.The rally is scheduled for today, Saturday 13th September, 2025 at a popular Event centre, Arca Centre Event Arena.The event, described as an endorsement rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is scheduled less than 24 hours after the widely-publicised homecoming of Engr. Bolakale Kawu, a former director at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Dan-Iya of Ilorin Emirate.Kawu, who recently returned to Ilorin after over three decades of service at the federal…

A young gorilla, discovered in a box by Turkish customs officers at Istanbul Airport in December 2024, is set to return to its native Nigeria. Named Zeytin, meaning “olive” in Turkish, the baby gorilla was being smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand when it was rescued.Since then, Zeytin has been cared for at an Istanbul zoo, where it has grown into a healthy young gorilla.“Zeytin has now become a young gorilla,” said Fahrettin Ulu, Istanbul’s regional director for the agricultural ministry. “Our goal is to ensure he continues his life in ideal conditions.” Arrangements are underway to safely repatriate Zeytin to Nigeria.…