Author: Kwara Reporters

…Dedicates Award To Patigi Boat Mishap VictimsAyodele Ayodimeji Abdulazeez (Triple A), a prominent Nigerian philanthropist, has been awarded the Outstanding Philanthropist Award by the National Association of University Students (NAUS) for his significant contributions to the student community and educational programs. NAUS is the foremost decision-making body for university students in Nigeria and abroad, and they praised Abdulazeez for his dedication and commitment to improving student welfare and promoting academic excellence.The recent NAUS senate session in Abuja saw leaders of the association discussing various societal challenges faced by Nigerian students, including the recent increase in school fees and the need…

• NLC insists grey areas must be addressed as sub-committees commence wage review• TUC: We’ll follow up closely to ensure successful implementation• Fasua: Labour’s demand for N200,000 minimum wage not realistic• Restraining order on NLC, TUC from embarking on strike subsists, says court Organised labour yesterday, demanded that grey areas must be addressed before reaching an agreement on implementation framework to be adopted as fallout of the petrol subsidy removal, while it agreed to eight weeks for conclusion of talks over subsidy removal. This was the kernel of discussion as representatives of the Federal Government and leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress…

The Federal Government, on Monday, said six new companies have received approval to import petroleum products into Nigeria.The Managing Director of Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDRA), Farouk Ahmed made this disclosure to state correspondents at the Presidential Villa.Farouk stated that apart from the approved six, several companies applied for permit to import petroleum in due course.Ahmed also debunked insinuation that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had given approval to Dangote Group to import petroleum, saying that the company has no powers to give such approval.The managing director further noted that there are several companies that…

President Bola Tinubu has sacked Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and replaced him with Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in the acting capacity.The President also approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.Below are some salient things to know about the acting police boss.MATHEMATICIANBorn on September 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun bagged a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSC) in Mathematics from the University of Lagos. Before he joined the Nigeria Police Force, he had also lectured…

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, of being the behind suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele’s participation in the APC presidential primary to scuttle Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s ambition.The claim was disclosed in a letter written to the President on Monday titled, “Attempts by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to scuttle presidential ambition of President Bola Tinubu through recruitment of Mr Godwin Emefiele, anti-Tinubu campaign stance and anti-party activities.”The letter, which was made available to The PUNCH, was signed by state APC Secretary, Inana Michael; Delta North Chairman, Tom Onah; South Chairman,…

The Labour Party and it’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi on Monday alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to provide documents they asked for.Obi and the LP are petitioners in the petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu.Respondents are Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) president Bola Tinubu and Vice president Kashim Shettima and All Progressives Congress (APC).The LP and Obi told the Presidential Election Petition Court that due to INEC ‘s refusal to provide them documents they asked for, they can’t go on with their case.Mr Jubrin Okutepa, counsel for the LP, told the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.This was contained in a statement by the Director, Information, Office of the Secretary-General to the Federation, Willie Bassey, on Monday.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIONPRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENTJune 19, 2023PRESS RELEASEPRESIDENT TINUBU RETIRES ALL SERVICE CHIEFS, ADVISERS, COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS, APPOINTS NEW ONESPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers,…

Former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Sunday, disclosed that he was poisoned at the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2018.Wike said the poison affected his liver and kidneys, adding that it almost killed him but for God’s intervention.He disclosed this during a special Thanksgiving service organised by his family at the St. Peters Deanery, Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor area of the state.The former governor said he was flown to Beirut at midnight, where doctors informed him that his liver and kidneys were gone.According to wike, after attending to him, the doctors informed him that the organs were…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted the limits placed on domiciliary accounts.In a statement by the CBN on Sunday, the new regulation allowed account holders to deposit freely, have unrestricted access to funds in accounts, and make up to $10,000 withdrawals daily.The statement was titled ‘CBN issues further guidance on operational changes to foreign exchange market’.It read in part, “Ordinary domiciliary account holders shall have unfettered and unrestricted access to funds in their accounts. Domiciliary account holders are permitted to utilise cash deposits not exceeding $ 10,000 per day or its equivalent via telegraphic transfer.“DMBs shall provide returns to…

The Middle Belt Forum, on Sunday, attacked the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over a recent viral video in which he was captured explaining why he went for a Muslim deputy governor instead of a Christian.The MBF, in a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Isuwa Dogo, said El-Rufai’s remarks were anti-Christian, describing him as a dangerous politician that must be avoided by President Bola Tinubu.In the video complained about, El-Rufai was captured telling some Islamic clerics on the eve of his final day in office, in Hausa language that “Why did I pick…