Author: Kwara Reporters

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,…

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State have arrested two men for raping girls and infecting one of them with Hepatitis B.In a statement on Tuesday, the Jigawa NSCDC spokesman, Adamu Shehu, said, “One Umar Hasan (25) of Kofar Fada Quarters and Alhassan Hussaini (24) of Unguwar Bayi Quarters, both from Auyo LGA, were arrested on a suspected case of rape and gross indecency contrary to Section 3 of the VAPP Law of Jigawa State.’’He said Umar was arrested on Saturday, July 29, following a complaint lodged by the father of an eight-year-old girl…

In a highly anticipated announcement, the management of Kwara State University (KWASU) has officially released the admission list for the 2023/2024 academic session. This news brings excitement and relief to all candidates who participated in the KWASU post UTME/Admission screening exercise.The 1st batch admission list comprises the names of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various undergraduate programs at KWASU. Both UTME and Direct Entry candidates have been included in this list, reflecting the institution’s commitment to ensuring a diverse and inclusive student body.The release of the admission list is a significant milestone in the admission process,…

Akure —A 45-year-old suspect, Bankole Oginni, arrested by police detectives in Ondo State for the murder of his ex-lover, has given reasons for his action.It will be recalled the suspect reportedly committed the crime at his residence in the Danjuma area of Akure, after inviting the victim to his house.Bankole, was arrested after dismembering his lower. He was also alleged to have tied the victims hands and legs and thereafter poured hot water on her.The deceased was traced to his residence where the victims butchered body was found by police detectives.The suspect, while in custody narrated what transpired between the…

In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, the importance of battery life cannot be overstated. Users depend on their smart devices for various tasks throughout the day, making a reliable battery a necessity.While the issue of overcharging smartphones has received attention in recent times, the impact of the quality of the chargers on smartphone battery health has been underplayed.In today’s world, smartphones have become indispensable tools that demand reliable battery performance. Paying attention to the often overlooked aspect of smartphone charging can make a significant difference in battery health.These are some of the reasons smartphone users should pay attention to the…

Depict imageA teenage schoolboy in Adamawa State, Abdullahi Abba, has died after alleged torture by operatives of a security taskforce over a stolen phone.The 17-year-old SSS 2 student was allegedly manhandled by members of Operation Farauta, a taskforce comprising military and police personnel mandated to check kidnapping and robbery activities around the state.Abdullahi Abba was arrested last Saturday, August 5, after a neighbour complained to the taskforce over a missing phone.The taskforce allegedly seized him, beat him till he lost consciousness, and he was taken to hospital.A lawyer to the family, Abubakar Diram, who took the matter up, said Abdullahi…