Author: Kwara Reporters

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dared the leadership of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to suspend or discipline him.Wike, who spoke exclusively on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, said he has not seen the party chieftain who will suspend or expel him from the party.“Who will discipline me? I should be the one calling for the discipline of these people who violated the party’s constitution, in the way that the party supported rotation.“Who will suspend me? I want to dare anybody,” Wike said.The ex-governor said he informed PDP leadership before…

A 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has allegedly been set ablaze by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident happened on August 17, 2023, when the victim visited the church for a special prayer at the pastor’s invitation.Our correspondent further learnt that the pastor directed the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.While praying for her, the pastor was said to have poured…

Business magnate, Tony Elumelu has applauded some of the economic decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu, saying the private sector is encouraged by the decisions.Speaking after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation said he believes that with time, Nigerians will benefit from the decisions taken.He said, “The private sector is encouraged with the bold decisions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken and we hope that in the fullness of time Nigerians will benefit from it because it is all about the Nigerian people, It is all about the…

There seems to be no end in sight with the crisis rocking the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as a group within the party on Tuesday suspended the NNPP flag bearer for the February 25, 2023 presidential poll, Rabiu Kwankwaso.Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, who came fourth in this year’s presidential election, was suspended by the group led by NNPP chieftains, Boniface Aniebonam and Agbo Major.The group led by Aniebonam and Major suspended Kwankwaso at a special general assembly held at the Rockview Hotels in the Apapa area of Lagos State.The group said “material evidence” in public affirmed that…

The military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election.Bongo, who came to power after the death of his father in 2009, won a third term in an election which opposition argued was heavily disputed.According to Reuters, tensions were running high amid fears of unrest after Saturday’s presidential, parliamentary, and legislative vote, which saw Bongo seeking to extend his family’s 56-year grip on power while the opposition pushed for change in the oil and cocoa-rich but poverty-stricken nation.A lack of international observers, the suspension of some foreign broadcasts, and the authorities’…

A Federal High Court in Lagos, Monday, summoned nine persons and entities closely connected to the arrest and remand of three Isese adherents, Mr. Adegbola Abdulazeez aka Tani Olorun; Madam Efunsetan Abebi Aniwura Olorisha aka lya Osun and Chief Ademola Olawoore aka Baba Tede.Those summoned include the Inspector-General of Police, Kwara State Police Comminssioner, Kwara State Government, Registered Trustees Of Council of Ulama (Islamic Clerics); Justice Salihu Mohammed (Executive Secretary of Council of Ulama).Others are Sheikh (Dr) Mohammad Bashir Saliu (Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of Council of Ulama); Alfa Abdulsalam Baba Tonile Okuta-Agidi; Kwara State Magistrates Court, Ilorin,…

The Kano State government has reduced the registration fees charged by the State-owned tertiary institutions.The Commissioner for Higher Education in the State, Dr Yusuf Kofarmata stated this on Monday while briefing with journalists at the Government House, Kano.He further explained that the decision was reached during the meeting between the heads of tertiary institutions and the Governor of the State, Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf.According to him, the 50 per cent reduction was in consideration of the current economic situation created by the removal of fuel subsidy.He said the reduction affects all Kano State indigenes studying regular courses for 2023/2024 academic…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, has disclosed that tthe FCTA is considering transportation and food supplies support with the N5 billion palliative received from the Federal Government.Wike said this in Abuja on Monday after a closed-door meeting with contractors handling different projects in the FCT.The Federal Government had earlier this month announced a N5 billion palliative for each state of the federation, including the FCT, to cushion the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy.Some of the state governments have confirmed receiving N2 billion from the amount, while awaiting the N3 billion balance.However,…

Famous Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev Fr Chinenye Oluoma has berated Nigerian youths who are into fraudulent activities on the Internet, saying they may not end well.In a video posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, the priest who spoke during a sermon, lamented how the internet fraudsters defraud innocent people of their hard earned money, stating that it would have been better if they target politicians.Fr Oluoma said although some music artistes sing to endorse Yahoo, such lifestyle cannot be justified.He said, “When you pursue wealth at the expense of fellow humans, you are trashing people to get…

President Bola Tinubu has charged his cabinet members to work hard and be committed to creating a buoyant economy that will serve every Nigerian.The President said this on Monday during his opening remarks at the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House.Tinubu told FEC members including ministers to work hard, saying that the expectations of Nigerians are very high and underperformance won’t be tolerated.The President also restated his government‘s policy agenda which include reforming the economy to deliver sustainable and inclusive growth, and strengthen national security for peace and prosperity.Tinubu noted that the country would rely on…