Author: Kwara Reporters

The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to root out the corruption that has bedevilled the nation’s economy and save Nigerians from sufferings.“Mr President, even though you have announced some palliatives, let me remind you that palliatives cannot address the root cause of the problem,” Bakare said in an ideologically charged “State of the Nation” address broadcast on Sunday.“Therefore, we demand that you address the root cause of the problem. Take the yoke off the neck of the poor, go after the loot, recover the loot, and retool it…

In a bid to regulate the use of social media platforms by Nigeria Police personnel, a new policy has been issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The directive aims to ensure professionalism, accountability, and the responsible use of social media among members of the police force.Under the new policy, all police personnel are strictly prohibited from wearing, using, or displaying police uniforms, logos, emblems, ranks, or anything that portrays them as police officers on social media, unless authorized by the IGP through the Office of the Force Public Relations Officer. This measure aims to prevent impersonation and uphold…

The leader of the Niger Junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, has agreed to explore diplomatic dialogue to resolve the political impasse in the country.Tchiani spoke on Saturday during a meeting with Nigeria’s intervention team comprising Islamic scholars led by the national chairman of Jamatul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Bala Lau.According to a statement personally signed by Lau on Sunday, the cleric told Tchiani that “the visit to Niger was to engage in constructive dialogue to encourage him and other military leaders behind the coup to embrace dialogue instead of war to resolve the crisis.”Responding, Tchiani said, “their doors were open to…

The Coalition of Pro-democracy Activists in Katsina State on Sunday strongly condemned and denounced what they termed as unjustifiable coup d’etat in Niger Republic and indeed anywhere else in Africa.The Coalition in a peaceful demonstration held in the state capital and led by its Chairperson, Bashir Dauda, further, condemn the arrogance and disrespect to world leaders and respected individuals such as the President of Chad, Mohammed Idris Derby, former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, displayed by the coup leaders.The Coalition, however, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of President…

…Say poverty level worseningBusinessmen on the platform of Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) have sent a Save-Our-Soul message to the Federal Government to reopen some northern borders not linked to Niger Republic as over 2,000 Nigeria-bound containers have been trapped, resulting in a weekly loss of over N13 billion.The Chairman of AEF, Ibrahim Shehu Dandakata, at a media briefing in Abuja on Sunday, said many businesses up north have packed up and the surviving ones are in coma, worsening poverty and unemployment levels in the region and Nigeria at large.Dandakata added that Niger Republic has a large land mass but a…

A grandfather identified as Monday Chukwuka has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly selling his one-day-old grandchild for N700,000.The Command, in a statement signed by the State Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, made available to The Punch on Saturday, said the suspect was arrested at his hideout in the Ibafo area of Ogun State following credible intelligence.The Command explained that the suspect, who is the biological father of a young girl who gave birth to the child that was sold, had confessed to his crime.The grandfather was said to have taken the baby from his daughter…

There was apprehension in many parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday when the body of a young nurse was discovered without a womb after she allegedly went for a night outing.The nurse, identified as Omoniyi Boluwatife, was found dead and her body evacuated by the police.According to reports, Boluwatife, a graduate of Lead City University, was on Tuesday inducted into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.She had reportedly gone to celebrate her recent induction into the nursing profession at a nightclub on Tuesday night before she was later found dead.In a viral video, the remains of…

Former world champion Anthony Joshua needed seven rounds to stop stand-in opponent Robert Helenius in the seventh round of their heavyweight bout on Saturday.Helenius was only drafted in after fighting in Finland last weekend when Dillian Whyte was ruled out of what would have been an all-British clash following “adverse analytical findings” in a doping test.The 39-year-old Helenius, who entered the ring with 32 wins and four defeats from his 36 professional bouts, was knocked out in the first round by Deontay Wilder in October.He avoided a repeat of that embarrassing reverse on Saturday although, with Joshua making a cautious…

Kwara State Yowican Celebrates Christian Youths on International Youth Day This year’s theme, “Empowering Youth: Access to Healthcare, Education, Participation, and Employment,” underscores the significance of upholding youth rights in various domains.I want to celebrate and appreciate all the Christian Youths in the State, for your sacrifices, commitment, dedication to God’s work and maintaining peace and orderliness in State. To let you know that we have great confidence in you we see you as not just ordinary young men and young women.God loves you as He loves each and every one of His children, and His desire and purpose and glory…

Three persons were reportedly killed following a violent clash between rival cult groups around the Osun-Osogbo ancient groove, during the festival’s grand finale on Friday.Also, 10 operatives of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFS) were wounded by the hoodlums during the clash.The incident threw Osun traditionalists and tourists into panic as people scampered for safety.As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the clash was yet to be ascertained.The suspected cultists also vandalized the NHFS office close to the scene of the incident.Confirming the incident, NHFS Commandant in Osun State, Hammed Nureni, said no fewer…