Author: Kwara Reporters

The Nigeria Labour Congres (NLC) has embarked on a two-day warning strike in protest against the Federal Government’s failure to address the challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.This comes days after the declaration by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, last Friday.President Bola Tinubu announced in his inaugural speech on May 29 that “fuel subsidy is gone“, which has since led to fuel prices as much as tripling nationwide and a rising cost of living.The labour union is accusing the Federal Government of abandoning the negotiations and failing to implement some of the resolutions from previous meetings with the…

Islamic clerics in Ogun State have told governors in the South West States, as well as security agencies to call the adherents of traditional religions to order.This, the clerics said, became important to forestall religious crises in the region.The religious leaders, under the aegis of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun, made the call during a meeting held at the Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta.The meeting, which was presided over by the President of the league, Sikirullahi Babalola also discussed key issues affecting the well-being of Muslims in Nigeria.In a communique released after the meeting, the Islamic leaders…

Ahead of the delivery of the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday, the military and the police have said they will not condone any unlawful action by troublemakers.The Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, warned those who might be planning to cause violence on that day to discard the idea.The tribunal, in a statement on Monday, announced it would on Wednesday deliver judgment on the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.The Chairman of the INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, had…

Prince Tunji Moronfoye, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State has resigned his position.The development Is contained in a letter dated 04/09/2023 and addressed to the state chairman of the party, Babatunde Muhammed.Prince Tunji said “I am writing you this letter to signify my intention to resign my position as the state publicity secretary of the party and State Working Committee (SWC) member.He said his decision was premised on personal reasons and “I hold no animosity against the PDP and the leadership Sir.“It was an honour and indeed a privilege working with a great team…

A clearly frustrated Emmanuel Etteh, the father of a corps member kidnapped in Zamfara State, has accused security agencies and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) leadership of showing “no concern”.His daughter was one of eight graduates abducted while en route from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to their NYSC orientation camp in Sokoto on August 19, when suspected gunmen kidnapped them. Three other passengers on the Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus they were travelling in escaped.In a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Etteh described the over two-week-long ordeal as devastating, given the lack of communication…

The Kwara State Fire Service says a fire outbreak at The World Assembly Headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara State on Sunday was possibly caused by a power surge.The Head of Media and Publicity at the service, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, in a statement made available to Channels Television on Monday, said one Mr Akani made “an urgent call” reporting the incident around 5:08 pm on September 3.“The fire crew promptly responded to the call. Upon arrival at the scene, they found that a devastating inferno had already consumed the auditorium of the church due to late call despite the significant damage caused…

A 43-year-old man, Azeez Isa, has been arrested for attempting to rob a new generation bank opposite the Maplewood Estate in the Oko Oba area of Lagos State.PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect carried out the act in the early hours of Sunday.According to a police source, Isa was caught with a sledgehammer which he used to hit the security door of the bank while trying to gain entry.The source who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “The security guards attached to the bank heard the sound of someone hitting an object early in the morning.“They traced the sound and…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Monday took the first ride as the Lagos Blue Line rail began operations. The governor took the ride from the Marina station to Mile 2 around 9:00 a.m. Before he boarded the train, Sanwo-Olu explained to his co-passengers the requirements to board the train.Sanwo-Olu was accompanied by his wife Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; deputy Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro; an ex-Speaker of the House of Assembly Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro among other government officials.According to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), for the first month,…

The Department of State Services on Monday says it has uncovered plans by certain politicians across the country to stage violent protests mobilising student leaders, and ethic associations, among others.The service said the planned protest was to rubbish the Federal Government and security agencies over what it described as socio-economic matters.A statement on Monday by the service spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said intelligence reports at their disposal revealed.Afunanya said those plotting the protests had been identified, adding that they are being monitored.It read, “The Department of State Services hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in…

The Court of Appeal Headquarters on Monday said the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live.The court said this was to promote, transparency and openness and for Nigerians to watch.The Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, stated this in a statement while disclosing the date for the judgment on the matter.He said the date for the judgement had been fixed for September 6, 2023.It read, “The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th…