Author: Kwara Reporters

The Basic Metal, Iron and Steel Products Manufacturer, a sectoral arm of the Manufacturer Association of Nigeria (MAN), has commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his outstanding performance and efforts towards the nation’s economic growth. This commendation came after the recently concluded Nigeria-India economic roundtable meeting in India.The group expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for successfully attracting $14 billion in investments to boost the country’s economy. They believe that the achievements recorded by the Bola Tinubu-led government within its first 100 days of inauguration will undoubtedly accelerate economic recovery and business growth, especially in the steel sector.In a statement issued…

President Bola Tinubu during a meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday. Credit: PresidencyThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year.This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.He noted that by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out…

In honor of the September 2023 Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the First Lady of Kwara State and Founder of the Ajike People Support Center, Ambassador Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has taken initiative to procure health insurance coverage for over 150 individuals living with sickle cell disease. Additionally, the health insurance coverage for survivors who have been benefiting from the scheme since last year has been renewed, with an additional 50 individuals being added to the program.During the presentation of the health insurance coverage to beneficiaries, which was facilitated by Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Health Insurance…

A British Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, has arrived in Lagos.The warship is visiting Nigeria for the second time as part of its West Africa regional mission to aid British allies and partners to combat piracy, trafficking and other illegal activities.The British High Commission, through its Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer, Ndidiamaka Eze, said that the visit would help deliver capacity training and support maritime security in the region.According to Eze, the warship is in Nigeria solely to assist West African countries to develop capability to fight illegal crimes.British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, said: “This deployment…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu has commenced the relocation of his office to an area outside the vicinity of the Government House.The development follows last week’s withdrawal of Shuaibu’s suit filed at the Federal High Court to stop alleged plots by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, to remove him from office.The new office is situated at No. 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the Government House.BREAKING: Shaibu Relocates Office Out Of Edo Govt House Despite Withdrawing Suit Against Obasekihttps://t.co/YM5xCQ4mQR pic.twitter.com/G15dpsAx8a— Channels Television (@channelstv) September 11, 2023Sources close to the deputy governor told Channels Television that a letter…

The doyen of the accounting profession, Pa Akintola Williams, has passed away at the age of 104 years old.Channels Television reports that the foremost accountant celebrated his 104th birthday on August 9.Pa Williams is reputedly the first Sub-Saharan African to become a chartered accountant after he passed the qualifying examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) in 1949.The icon played a leading role in the development of the accountancy profession in the country by facilitating the establishment of the Association of Accountants in Nigeria, which metamorphosed into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).He…

Two students of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilọrin, have been scheduled to face a disciplinary panel over alleged immoral display during their graduation ceremony.The affected students, according to City & Crime’s findings, are Sulyman Tawakaltu and Mohammed AbdulSalam, both of the agricultural department.In a viral image, AbdulSalam was seen grabbing the breasts of Tawakaltu during the sign-out ceremony for final-year students of the college last week.According to an internal memo on the incident seen by Daily Trust correspondent, the college attributed its decision to “the display of immoral practice by two students of the institution”.The college mandated the…

Depict image Hoodlums have hijacked trucks loaded with bags of 10kg of rice meant to be delivered to yet-to-be-ascertained communities as their shares of palliative to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.According to the Business Day the incident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. along the Oja-Oba/Idi-Ape/Isale-Oja axis of Ilorin, East, and West local government areas when three Toyota Dynas fully loaded with rice passing through the site, attracted the attention of the people and they attacked the trucks.The attackers reportedly emptied the three trucks, fully loaded with rice.This development led to a free-for-all fight, creating tension that sent shivers to…

The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha on Monday said she would not be distracted but remain committed to the duties given to her by President Bola Tinubu.Onyejeocha was reacting to what she described as “sponsored reports by a yet-to-be-identified Abidemi Johnson, who claims to be the convener of Coalition of Asiwaju Progressive Woman”, that she was ungrateful and plotting to unseat the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and cause a leadership crisis.The report also claimed that Onyejeocha dolled out Dollars to launch a media campaign for her to unseat the current Speaker.While appealing to…

Tragedy struck in Niger State on Sunday after a boat capsized in the Mokwa area of the state.The exact number of people onboard the boat and the cause of the accident is yet to be confirmed as at the time of filing this report.Speaking to the incident to Channels Television through a telephone call, the Chairman of Mokwa Local Government, Jibrim Muregi, confirmed the incident, saying rescue efforts are ongoing.He confirmed that 21 dead bodies were recovered, adding that three community members of Gbajibo, Ekwa and Yankeiade were also affected.When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Wasiu…