Author: Kwara Reporters

Oil marketers have said local refining will save at least N70 per litre off petrol price when it is fully operational.The National Controller Operations, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mike Osatuyi, said this while speaking on the benefits of the Federal Government investing in functional refineries.He told The PUNCH on Wednesday, that although the contracts for revamping of refineries had been awarded, it would be a great development for repairs to be completed as soon as possible, to ease the stress and huge finance of importation on the country.He said, “The contract has been awarded already before the…

As Nigerians expect the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to make its ruling, the Ohanaeze sociocultural organization has cautioned the judges against issuing an erroneous judgment.Ohanaeze warned that Nigerians might witness the Niger Republic military coup situation if the judges issue an erroneous judgment.The body warned the judiciary to be independent in their verdict of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, which is marred by allegations of irregularities and non-compliance with electoral laws.Factional Secretary-General of the group, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the lack of adherence to the electronic transfer of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

The Niger military has announced that it has terminated the duties of its ambassadors in four countries.The countries are Nigeria, France, the United States and Togo.Abdourahamane Tiani, a general and former head of Niger’s presidential guard, overthrew democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to declare himself as the new head of state.Tiani said the decision was taken to rid Niger of “bad governance” and worsening insecurity.In a statement read on national television on Thursday by Tiani, the junta said it has “put an end” to the function of the extraordinary ambassadors and plenipotentiaries of the Republic of Niger in four countries.The…

The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has issued “MANCAP” certificate for ‘5ml Deleject Disposable Syringes and Needles’, one of the products of HMA Medical Limited, Ilorin.The organization also reiterated its commitment to completely eradicating substandard products in the system.They also commended HMA for its consistency, hard work and sustainability in producing quality medical devices.In his remarks at the HMA Medical Limited plant in Ilorin, Kwara State SON coordinator, Mr Ayeni Feyishayo Oyebolaji, applauded the company for its continued dedication and innovation towards the production of superior-quality medical devices. Presenting the certificate to the Group Executive Director of the company, Mr Damilola…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, elected former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the party.The party’s NEC also elected former Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basiru, from Osun State as National Secretary.The two party officials were elected today at the 12th NEC meeting of the party held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.Addressing party leaders after his emergence, Ganduje thanked the President and promised that internal democracy would prevail in the party during his tenure.The ex-Kano governor pledged to ensure a scientific register of party members and…

Power supply from Nigeria to the Republic of Niger was stopped on Wednesday, as sanctions against the neighbouring country by the Economic Community of West African States increases.On Sunday, ECOWAS, led by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, decided on sanctions against the military personnel in Niger who toppled President-elect Mohamed Bazoum’last week.On July 26, officers of the Presidential Guard arrested Bazoum and declared him deposed.In addition to a one-week ultimatum to restore constitutional order and the suspension of financial transactions with Niger, ECOWAS decreed the freezing of “all service transactions, including energy transactions.”Impeccable sources in Nigeria’s power sector confirmed the development,…

Justice S. M. Akanbi of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced one Mohammed Kazeem Beiwa to death for the murder of his neighbour identified as Olokose Ojo Olushola in Ilorin a few days before his wedding in 2021.The court also handed down 10 years imprisonment and a N100,000 fine each to his two other accomplices; Madu Jeremiah and Mohammed Chatta while the fourth defendant, Jimoh Abdulateef was set free by the Court for lack of diligent prosecution.The four accused persons were facing prosecution before the court on eight count charges having been accused of criminal conspiracy,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have resolved to return to the negotiating table with the Federal Government to tackle what they termed “anti-poor people policies”.The announcement was contained in a statement on Wednesday by NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osifo, coming amid nationwide protests after consecutive fuel price hikes stemming from President Bola Tinubu’s insistence on ending subsidies on petrol spanning decades.Moments after Ajaero and Osifo met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, the unions revealed that the President had made commitments. “On the strength of the President’s pledge and commitment,…

President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja, assured the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress led by its President, Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Festus Usifo, that the Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA.According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, the President stated this in a meeting with the unions,while pleading with the Labour leaders to join hands with him to birth a better and economically…

Military Chiefs from some West African countries have arrived the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, for a high-powered delegation meeting over current activities of military juntas in the Republic of Niger.Our correspondent, who is covering the meeting, reports that the seats allocated to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Niger and Burkina Faso military chiefs are currently vacant.The military chiefs who are currently on the ground include Togo, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Guinea, Gambia, Cote’Divoire, Cabo Verde and Republic of Benin.The meeting is being chaired by the chairman of ECOWAS military chief, Gen. Christopher Musa.Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had…