Author: Kwara Reporters

Some prominent Kwarans living in the United States of America, and who are members of the Kwara Development Group, USA, have sent a message of congratulations to Dr Lateef Amolegbe on joining the septuagenarian club.Alhaji Abdul Abebefe, Alhaji Olasupo Abbas , Dr. Lateef Olaniyan, Alhaji Usman Lambe, Mr. Bernard Adesina, Hon. Dr. Omolola Aje-Sawyerr, Alhaji Engr. Ibrahim Aroworowon, Mr. Wole Adeoye, Mr. Kayode James Adeniyi andChief Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun (ENACT Principal) in a joint statement on Friday felicitated Dr Lateef Amolegbe on his 70th birthday.Dr Lateef Amolegbe turns 70 today, Friday, 11 August 2023.‘With glory and thanks to God…

Hon. Azeez Ayodele Ayodimeji (Triple-A), a distinguished political figure and a seasoned philanthropist, has extended his warm congratulations to Engr (Alh.) Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu, FNIMechE, FNSE, the immediate past Honorable Commissioner for Works and Transport in Kwara State. Engr. Iliasu has been honored with the prestigious traditional chieftaincy title of T’Aiyese of Jebba Land in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the development and progress of the community.Engr. Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu, a highly regarded engineer and dedicated public servant, has played a pivotal role in advancing the infrastructure and transportation sectors in Kwara State. His tenure as the Honorable Commissioner…

Niger’s military junta has said they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempt any military intervention to restore his rule.Daily Mail quoted two Western officials as disclosing this to a top U.S. diplomat.Earlier on Thursday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force.President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, gave the order while reading the resolution taken at the Extraordinary meeting on the Niger coup in Abuja on Thursday.Daily Trust had reported how the leaders converged on Abuja to discuss its next line of action…

A yet-to-be-identified woman was crushed to death alongside her two-year-old daughter in the Ikotun area of Lagos on Thursday.PUNCH Metro reports that another trader was injured as a bus rammed into some shops along the roadside opposite Toluwalase Hall, Governor’s Road, Ikotun.An eyewitness, who gave his name as Tayo, said the bus driver fled when he was almost lynched by passersby who gathered at the scene of the accident.“It is a Hummer Bus, it probably lost its brake. It rammed into the shops and cleared about five shops. A woman and her daughter were crushed and confirmed dead when rushed…

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a nine-year-old boy (name withheld) who is the youngest among eight other children, from cult initiation in Lagos.The nine children, all male, a 14-year-old being the oldest, were said to have been rescued in the Mushin area of Lagos.The state Police Public Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday, saying investigation was still ongoing.The PPRO advised the public that the family needed to be strengthened.“We need to strengthen the family unit! Nine children, the youngest being nine years old, and the oldest, 14, were rescued during and after forced initiation into…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate the standby force.President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, made the declaration while reading the resolution taken at the Extraordinary meeting on the Niger coup in Abuja on Thursday.The regional bloc said all efforts to dialogue with Niger junta have been rejected by coup leaders.The ECOWAS leaders also condemned the continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members.“The Authority having considered the memorandum presented by the President of the ECOWAS commission on the current situation in the Republic of Niger,…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as fuel would continue to increase as long as the US Dollar rose in the foreign exchange market.Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of IPMAN, disclosed this to DAILY POST exclusively while reacting to speculation of further fuel pump hikes.The IPMAN’s boss noted that fuel price will keep soaring if the dollar keeps rising in the forex market.He said: “Nigerians should understand that with fuel subsidy removal, the government is no longer determining pump prices but the market forces. The product is bought in dollars.…

Your Excellency, the President of the ECOWAS Commission;Your Excellency, President of the African Union Commission;Your Excellency, President of the UEMOA Commission;The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in West Africa and the Sahel; andDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.1. Let me commence by welcoming you all to the Second Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger, within the space of ten days. Your presence here, despite the short notice, demonstrates the unwavering dedication of our esteemed community to finding a lasting solution to the political situation in the Republic of Niger.2. Today, we gather…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, of using the Eastern Security Network, ESN, to defraud people.The group made the remark while distancing ESN from Ekpa, stressing that he’s not a registered unit member of the security outfit.Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, said it was wrong to describe Ekpa as the factional leader of the separatist group.“We have observed with dismay the deliberate moves of some compromised media houses and social media platforms to attribute Simon Ekpa to the membership of the noble family of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).“For the purposes…

Counsel to ASUU, Mr Femi Falana, appeared on Channels Television on November 8, 2022.(FILES) A video grab of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, during an appearance on Channels Television on November 8, 2022.As the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prepares for its crucial meeting in Abuja today, several concerning developments in the region, from tenure elongation to unconstitutional changes of government, continue to cast a shadow over the polity within the region.These issues come at a time when the region has witnessed about nine coups, both successful and unsuccessful,…