Author: Kwara Reporters

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;…

A 42-year-old prophet, Segun Philip, and 23-year-old Owolabi Adeeko were on Monday sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court, sitting in Ikire, for killing a final year student of the Lagos State University, Favour Daley-Oladele, for ritual purposes in 2019.Justice Christiana Obadina also sentenced Owolabi’s 46-year-old mother, Bola, to two years imprisonment for eating human flesh.Adeeko and Daley-Oladele met in LASU and were dating before the man invited her to Ikoyi, Osun State, in December 2019.But while on the visit, Daley-Oladele was lured to Philip’s church also in Ikoyi, where she was drugged and killed with…

Troops of the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army (NA), operating within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility, have successfully busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate.The details of this feat from the army was contained in a statement on Monday, by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations.Acting on actionable intelligence, the troops conducted a meticulous Stop and Search operation along the Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Saturday, July 15, 2023.General Nwachukwu said during the operation, the troops discovered a truck, bearing the registration number ENU 697 XY, which was transporting a large…

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as the party’s National Chairman.Kyari succeeded Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the party’s chairman after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Monday.Briefing reporters after the NWC meeting, Kyari formally announced the resignation of Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary respectively.Kyari further said that in line with the constitution of the party, the Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter, will serve as the acting National Secretary of the APC.“As members of the National Working Committee of the…

• Falana, rights groups tackle Akpabio, AbassTwenty four hours after The Sun exclusively reported plans by the two chambers of the National Assembly- the Senate and the House of Representatives to spend N40 billion on Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for members, new facts have emerged.The Sun in the report had revealed plans to purchase 107 2023 model of Toyota Land Cruiser for senators and 2023 Toyota Prado for members of the House of Representatives.The planned purchase, it was further reported, would be different from the official vehicles expected to be procured for the four presiding officers of the National Assembly,…

The Osun State University has suspended a 100-level student of its Department of English and Literary Studies for her alleged involvement in the robbery of a Lagos-based businessman of N1.5 million.The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Clement Adebooye, announced the suspension of Victory Ahiante on Sunday, while addressing journalists on the main campus in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.Adebooye said university authorities had decided that Ahiante be placed on indefinite suspension in line with regulations guiding studentship pending the determination of her case.Recall that Ahiante, who hails from Edo State, was arrested by the men of Osun State Police…