Author: Kwara Reporters

The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists Sunday held a mass funeral for their members killed by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets on the outskirts of Kwalaram in Marte LGA of Borno State.The insurgents were killed in a series of airstrikes executed by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai on Friday in Jibularam and Kwalaram between 8am and 9am.A source said an intelligence source disclosed that the insurgents had converged in the areas to coordinate attacks against the Nigerian military when the NAF jets deployed to engage them.The source reported that both air strikes were positive…

The Economic Commission of West African States Authority of Heads of State and Government, on Sunday, in Abuja, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Niger Republic military to release and reinstate President Mohammed Bazoum as the legitimate Head of State and government of the landlocked state.But in a swift reaction, the Niger putschists rejected the call and warned ECOWAS against military intervention, saying, “We want to once more remind ECOWAS or any other adventurer of our firm determination to defend our homeland.”ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held an extraordinary meeting on Sunday at the Aso Rock Presidential…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has once again enjoined the people of Southeast Nigeria to stop listening to Finland-based Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa.Emma Powerful, the spokesman for IPOB, said in a statement: “Every Biafran must understand the importance of this letter. If you are a lover of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, you must listen to him.”Powerful, who wondered why Ekpa would declare himself Prime Minister of Biafra while Kanu, whom he claims is his leader, is languishing in detention, charged Igbos to stop “giving credence to the enemy of Ndigbo and Biafrans claiming to be Kanu’s disciple.”He said: “Perhaps when…

Labour Party has said it would seek the legal implications of President Bola TInubu’s decision to send ministerial nominees to the National Assembly in pieces denying about 10 states of ministerial presence when council is convened.This was as the party in a statement signed by the spokesman, Pastor Obiora Ifoh said the list did not inspire any Nigerian but “just a huge disappointment to Nigerians expectation for a performing team”.The statement reads in part: “Labour Party will therefore in the days ahead seek proper legal counsel on the legality or otherwise of a piecemeal submission of the ministerial list as…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a special investigator Jim Osayande to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Activities. This was contained in a letter signed by the President and addressed to Obazee, the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).“In accordance with the fundamental objective set forth in Section 15(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), this administration is today, continuing the fight against corruption by appointing you as a Special Investigator, to investigate the CBN and Related Entities. This appointment shall be with immediate effect and you…

In a shocking development, on the 27th of June 2023, an assassination attempt was made against Alhaji Abdulkadir Mustapha Rifun, also known as Haske Rifun, by members of the Patigi Emirates Youth Development Association, led by Hamza Ndawuya. Kwara Reporters News has been closely following the incident and has promised to provide regular updates to the public.Immediately after the incident, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mustapha Rifun reported the attack to the security agencies, including the Office of the Inspector General (IG) in Abuja, the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja, and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President of the…

In a swift response to military coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country.The decision was announced today by the ECOWAS, at an urgent meeting following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are attempting to take over in Niger.This significant move which includes air and land border closure, is seen as a crucial reaction to the recent ascendancy of the junta, which has stirred significant unrest in the country and poses a threat to political stability within the region.The ECOWAS leadership believes that the imposition…

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio on Friday, expressed concern over the influx of hoodlums into the National Assembly complex, stressing that lawmakers now feel threatened by their presence.He said as the 10th NASS settles down for legislative activities, hoodlums and people who do not have any business in the premises, loiter all over the Senate and Reps wings, begging and constituting a security breach against lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly.Akpabio spoke while hosting members of the National Assembly Service Commission, who paid a courtesy call on him at the NASS complex, in Abuja.The Senate President’s complaints…

•Vows to cripple fuel supply, power grid, shut markets, schools, hospitals•Federal Government begs, fixes another meeting with labour for Monday•CSOs say labour can’t be trusted, SAN warns against disobeying court orderThe Federal Government will on Monday meet with the representatives of the organised labour in an effort to prevent the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress.However, the NLC has advised citizens to stock their homes with food items, medicines and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidies and the escalating cost of living in the country.The warning,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said his attendance at the Africa-Russia Summit is to pursue the completion of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and revive of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON).He said this late Friday evening in St Petersburg at a forum with members of the Nigerian community in Russia.The vice president assured the Nigerian community in Russia that the country under the administration of President Bola Tinubu would work again.Shettima said, “Be rest assured that in the next 9 to 12 months there will be a swift change in the fortunes of Nigeria. I am talking with all…