Author: Kwara Reporters

The federal government may have lifted the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders, it has been revealed.The development is projected to revitalise economic activities within the corridor.Daily Trust reports that the last administration had closed land borders between Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin Republic, and subsequently banned the importation of vehicles through that axis.The Director of Road Transport in the Ministry of Transportation, Ibrahim Musa, yesterday, however, disclosed that the federal government has approved the re-opening of the Seme border for the importation of vehicles.He disclosed this at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meeting, organised…

…says I invoked Emilokan spirits of freedom, determination to win 2023 poll President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the cashless policy implemented by former President Muhammadu Buhari around the last general elections confiscated “our monies,” even though according to him, the policy did not work.He made the assertion in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, where he said he had to invoke the spirit of freedom and determination as symbolised by “Baba Emilokan” to overcome the obstacles in the election.He said that he remained hopeful and optimistic about achieving victory in the last presidential election, despite the ineffective cashless policy implemented by the Central…

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged leaders at every level in Nigeria to lead by example.The call came against the background of the outrage being expressed by Nigerians over the “outlandish display of power” by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during a recent visit to Lagos State.The Head, Obi-Datti Media Office, Mr Diran Onifade, in a statement Thursday night said Tinubu during the visit was escorted by an unprecedented 124-vehicle convoy.According to him, not since the creation of Nigeria by the British has such mindless and embarrassing exhibitionism been purveyed by a politician.…

A prominent member of Patigi Community of Kwara State, Alhaji AbdulKadir Mustapha Alfa Rifun, popularly known as Ya Alfa Rifun, allegedly escaped an assassination attempt orchestrated by a group of Irate youths under the Patigi Emirate Youths forum. Suspected to have been led by their leader, Hamza Ndawuya.He also alleged that more than 200 armed youths suspected to be hired assassins gathered at the NTA and Gada junction in Patigi, eagerly awaiting his arrival.According to Alfa Rifun, Hamza Ndawuya had a 30-minute phone conversation with him, demanding that he surrenders and follows the directives of the Emir of Patigi. The youth…

AGN suspends actor over alleged drug abuseThe Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended indefinitely, actor Jerry Williams, over allegations of drug abuse. A statement released by AGN’s National President, Emeka Rollas, MON, says the body has been monitoring Jerry’s alleged involvement in illicit substances since last December, until it got out of hand.Rollas said the actor cannot be allowed to associate with other performers on set to avoid ‘’endangering their lives.” According to him, the situation is about fellow actors’ safety.The statement reads in part: “The Guild has been monitoring his involvement in illicit substances since December last year, until it…

…Urges Muslims to pray for Allah’s protection for Governor AbdulRazaq as he delivers more dividends to the people Ifelodun AbdulRahamn AbdulRazaq Peoples Trust (AA-APT) has congratulated the Muslims in the state in general, and Ifelodun local government in particular on this year’s eid kabir celebration.This was contained in a statement signed by its coordinator Wasiu Adelodun and made available to newsmen on Thursday. “We thank Allah for making us witnesses to this year’s eid kabir festival and assisting Nigeria to transit from one civilian government to another.”We congratulate our dear governor and elected officials from our local government and those that…

The Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Dr Khamis Olatunde Badmus, has described the alleged assassination attempt on Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Osogbo Eid praying ground on Wednesday by thugs suspected to have been employed by the opposition party in the state as outrageous.According to the cleric, the incident that the Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party described as an assassination attempt on the governor’s life was an “avoidable and unfortunate” occurrence.The PUNCH reports that the sitting arrangement at the Osogbo Eid praying ground on Wednesday led to a clash between some aides of Governor Adeleke…

As Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party, LP, yesterday, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration of implementing anti-people policies they said had made it difficult for many people to celebrate.The PDP and LP’s criticisms, which came on a day President Tinubu clocked one month in the saddle, elicited immediate response from the Presidency, which accused the PDP of being envious of Tinubu’s achievements in three weeks, saying the president did in three weeks what the PDP could not do in 16 years.Similarly, the ruling APC urged Nigerians to continue…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has promoted 7,000 men across various ranks and departments, as approved by its Board.A statement by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Kure, noted that the promotion was contained in a letter by the Secretary of the Immigration, Civil Defence, Correctional and Fire Service Board, Alhaji Jafaru Ahmed. It reads: “The promoted officers and men include both senior officers who sat for the regular exams, and junior staff who were upgraded after acquiring additional qualifications.”Acting-Comptroller General, Mrs. Wuraola Adepoju, also approved the appointment of former spokesman of the NIS, Tony Akuneme, as Comptroller of FCT Command.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new transaction limits for contactless payments in the country, effective June 27, 2023.According to the CBN’s Guidelines on Contactless Payments in Nigeria, contactless payments through accounts or wallets in Nigeria will have a transaction limit of N15,000 and a daily cumulative limit of N50,000.This means that customers can make contactless payments of up to N15,000 per transaction and up to N50,000 per day without entering their PIN or biometric verification.The circular was signed by Musa Jimoh, the Director Payment Systems Management of CBN.The move is aimed at enhancing the security and convenience…