Author: Kwara Reporters

In a developing situation, a fierce gun battle has broken out between the Nigerian military and kidnappers in the Owa-isin area of Isin local government area in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses on the scene report that the exchange of gunfire is ongoing, creating a tense and chaotic atmosphere.According to the eyewitnesses, one of the victims who was previously kidnapped has been shot during the intense firefight between the kidnappers and the military. The injured victim has been swiftly transported to a neighboring town for urgent medical attention. The severity of the victim’s injuries is yet to be confirmed.The armed confrontation between…

The Kwara State Government has been urged to urgently prioritize the protection of the Kwara State Polytechnic lands to halt further encroachment.Fielding questions from journalists this morning at the Press Centre of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Pro Tem President of the Polytechnic Worldwide AlumniAssociation, Engineer Abu Salami, sought the support of the media and relevant stakeholders in taking swift and decisive action to stop further encroachment and reclaim the unlawfully occupied areas. According to him, the government’s intervention is crucial to ensuring the long term viability and growth of the institution. Engineer Abu Salami said…

The new leadership of the All Progressives Congress has written to intimate President Bola Tinubu on the postponement of the long awaited National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings, The PUNCH learnt.The development is coming barely 24 hours after the Acting National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the resignation of his successor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore.This was even as multiple sources confirmed that the National Working Committee might be looking towards October to convene a National Convention to complete the transition of filling up the vacant offices.Aside from the offices of the National…

Following intense criticism of his administration’s plan to pay N8,000 monthly to 12 million vulnerable persons as palliative to cushion the adverse effect of petrol subsidy removal, President Bola Tinubu has directed the review of the cash transfer policy.This was announced on Tuesday by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President (Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy).He said the government will now unveil a complete package of palliatives to Nigerians. The presidential spokesman announced the approval by the president for the immediate release of fertilizers and grains to approximately 50 million farmers and households, respectively, in all 36 states and the FCT.Alake…

• Diri expresses optimism on country’s futureAs Nigerians await the verdict of the presidential election tribunal, former national vice chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has expressed fears that the nation could be thrown into turmoil if either the petitioners or respondents win the case.He stated this in a speech at the fifth annual lecture organised by Freedom Online, with the theme: “2023-2027: Nigerians, Elected Leaders and Expectations” in Lagos, yesterday.George, former military governor of old Ondo State, said he was worried about what would happen if the verdict of the tribunal swayed either to President…

In light of the escalating attacks by bandits, the community of Isanlu-Isin in Kwara State has introduced a comprehensive security measure aimed at safeguarding its residents. The implementation of a special identity card system will regulate access to the community and deter potential criminals.The Isanlu-Isin Development Association’s secretary, Mr. Jacob Ayanda, announced the initiative on Monday, stating that the primary objective is to prevent the recurring incidents of kidnapping that have plagued the community in recent times.The newly introduced identity cards will serve as a mandatory requirement for any visitor seeking entry into Isanlu-Isin. By implementing this system, the community…

Force headquarters on Tuesday said the police will prosecute dismissed Kwara State officers on conspiracy, theft, false and malicious publication.The police said this while reacting to a viral video of two dismissed police officers, Sergeant Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious, from the Kwara State Police Command.The development, the police said, is in order to set the records straight and demystify the trending allegations for what it really is.According to the Force Public Relations Officer CSP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in the said video and publication, the erstwhile officers alleged that their dismissal from the Nigeria Police was wrong and as a…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has attributed the rise in petrol pump prices in Nigeria to market forces.This follows a recent price increase from N540 to N617 per litre, which he said reflects the dynamics of a market-regulated pricing model.Addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja, Kyari said, “They are just prices depending on the market realities. This is the meaning of making sure that the market regulates itself. Prices will go up and sometimes they will come down also.”‘Allow Nigerians breathe’,…

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was raised from N537/litre to N617/litre at some filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Abuja on Tuesday.Independent oil marketers confirmed the increase in the cost of the commodity, as they stated that any shift in price by NNPCL stations was an indication of a rise in the pump price of PMS.“This is because NNPCL is still the major importer of petrol into Nigeria currently, though other marketers are gradually importing the commodity. The price this (Tuesday) morning at some NNPCL stations is N617/litre,” the Secretary,…

A group of Point of Sales operators in Nigeria have protested against the increased service charges in the country which took effect on Monday.The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria announced new service charges for operators in June.The association had said the increase in service charges was to ensure Point of Sale operators survive.With the implementation of the framework, Nigerians who wanted to deposit N1,000 and N4,900 would now have to pay a service charge of N100; N5,000 and N10,900 will attract a service charge of N200; N11,000 and N20,900 will attract a service charge of N300;…