Author: Kwara Reporters

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in collaboration with pro-democracy group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, has exposed a community in Abuja, where hard drugs are sold like normal food items.NDLEA and NACAT have also carried out a sensitization exercise against the use of hard drugs in the community known as Abattoir in Abuja.The sensitization came on the heels of an investigation carried out by NACAT, where the group discovered that Abattoir, located close to an animal Market in the Karu axis of Abuja by the boundary between the FCT and Nassarwa State, is a major hub for the…

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya has been laid to rest.The Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC) died about a month ago in the United States.The preacher, whose church headquarters is in the Ilupeju area of Lagos, was buried on Saturday in a private ceremony attended by family members and close associates.A funeral service was held earlier in the day at the church’s headquarters.In his sermon at the event, Bishop David Abioye extolled Pastor Taiwo’s legacies, while commiserating with Fountaineers on the demise of the cleric.He told the attendees that life is about impact, asking them to maximise their time…

The attention of the Kwara Transparency Group has been drawn to a statement by a mushroom organization calling on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq not to reappoint his immediate past Principal Principal Secretary, Miss Jumoke Gafar, into office.Ordinarily, the Kwara Transparency Group would have ignored these charlatans masquerading themselves as a Political Support group for our exceptional Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. However, our investigation has unmasked those behind the smear campaign as sore losers in the new Kwara, where capacity, integrity, credibility, and inclusivity are the strong foundations upon which consideration for appointments is built, against the gluttonous tradition of those who…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Thursday predicted heavy rainfalls in parts of Kwara and Niger on Friday and moderate to heavy rainfalls in 20 states.This was contained in the impact based weather forecast obtained by our correspondent.The report said during the forecast period, 24-hour heavy rainfall is likely with low to moderate rainfall, flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, strong winds, thunder and lightning.Daily Trust reports that this is expected to increase fears of flooding in many parts of the country as the rainy season peaks.NiMet further stated that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected on Saturday over parts…

A former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ghandi Laoye, was on Friday installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State.The PUNCH had reported that Laoye, who was based in the United States, arrived in Ogbomoso early in the morning in a private chopper, which landed at the Ogbomoso Grammar School, before moving to the palace.The Soun of Ogbomoso stool became vacant after Oba Jimoh Oyewumi passed away on December 12, 2021.Our correspondent also gathered that the new monarch would spend seven days in seclusion, after which he would receive the staff of office from the…

A Nigerian student’s journey from Lagos to London onboard Egypt Air took a tragic turn when she reportedly fell sick mid-flight and died at a hospital in Cairo.The family of the deceased, identified as Meshioye Remilekun Toyosi, is seeking answers and assistance in repatriating her remains to Nigeria.The ill-fated journey began on Monday as the lady departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, hoping to reach her destination in London.Meshioye’s elder sister, Mrs Olufunmilola Olaniyi-Alabi, while narrating what happened, said the family had tried to call the airline’s customer care and all other phone details on their website but…

The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has notified the state House of Assembly of his resumption of duty after being abroad for three months on medical leave.Mr Akeredolu returned from Germany on Thursday.Receiving a letter from the governor, on Friday, the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, said it was in line with Section 190(1)of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).“According to the letter which was received today during the Parliamentary meeting of the House, the Governor resumed duty today, Friday, 8th September,2023,” a statement signed by Mr Oladiji said.Mr Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has said it will prosecute telemarketers who illegally access the telephone numbers of telecom subscribers for commercial activities and gains.It noted that the claim that the telemarketers obtain telecom consumers’ phone numbers from the commission was false.The NCC disclosed this in a public notice titled, ‘Unauthorised Use of Telecom Subscribers’ Phone Numbers and Other Personal Information by Telemarketers,’ signed by the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta.The commission explained that it fully abides by the principles and rules guiding the protection of privacy for consumers of telecommunications services and no service provider or telemarketer is…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to stop bribing its personnel.The Kwara State commander of the corps, Fredrick Ogidan, issued the warning in Ilorin, the state capital, vowing that motorists who indulge in bribing FRSC officials will be prosecuted once caught in the act.Ogidan further revealed that in the first half of the year, 42 road traffic offenders were arrested in the state for trying to bribe road marshals.According to him: “The offenders were booked and made to pay fines for their offences, but rather than pay their fines, they opted to bribe their way out. Let…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says election petitions are not won on social media but decided by facts and evidences.Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, spoke exclusively when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday.The former governor of Rivers State commended the Presidential Election Petitions Court for affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25, presidential poll.Wike said he did not support his party, the PDP and its flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar at the Tribunal “because I believe their position was wrong; I…