Author: Kwara Reporters

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reacted to claims that he consults with demons anytime he is about to minister at the Redemption Camp.The cleric, popularly called Daddy GO, said his attention was drawn to some publications where the allegations were made by some clerics and groups of persons.Speaking on the claims on Friday night at the ongoing Annual Convention 2023, Adeboye urged the congregation to pray for his death if he ever did such.While saying he would not mind people spreading such rumours, he said it occurred to him that even…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has explained why it suspended its 17-day-old nationwide strike it embarked upon on July 26, 2023.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, the President of NARD, Dr Emeka Orji said the strike was suspended following significant moves by the Federal Government to address the doctors’ demands.Mr Orji said the National Executive Council of NARD decided to suspend the strike since the government has started addressing some of their issues.“We had a meeting at the villa and with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday and we see that they are willing to meet our demands,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed calls from certain quarters that the military interfere in the democratic process in Nigeria.The military high command under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa again pledged loyalty to the “constitutional authority” of President Bola Tinubu, saying that it will not be distracted from its roles that are well defined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the military frown upon reports being circulated online about welfare issues in the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).“The reports call…

At least four lost their lives and seven others were injured when a mosque collapsed on Friday in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The incident occurred at about 4 pm when Muslim worshipers were observing their evening prayer.Eyewitnesses said they were in the second Sujud Prayer when, suddenly, the affected portion of the mosque collapsed on those sitting directly at the section.They explained that the victims were covered by the debris from the mud (some parts of the wall were built with mud) which had been in existence for the past 150 years.Meanwhile, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Nuhu…

With glory and thanks to God almighty, Mr. Lateef Amolegbe turns 70. For many close to him, the day is indeed special because of too many close calls. The man literally and figuratively works himself into the ground day in and day out. He his very tireless in his pursuit of all things that have to do with community development. Most mortals have 24 hours a day but God in His infinite wisdom has granted Mr. Amolegbe 30 hours in a day as the Sun literally stands for him every day. Otherwise, how does one explain the amount of activity he…

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…