Author: Kwara Reporters

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed dismay over the news of no fewer than 100 people who are feared dead in a boat accident in Egbu village, in the Patigi Local Government Area of the state.It was reported that the boat travelling along the Niger River was carrying wedding guests who were returning on Monday morning to Kwara State from a ceremony in nearby Niger State.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday, the governor commiserated with families of the victims and members of the community where the incident occurred.He expressed deep sadness over the…

The Nigerian stock market rose to its highest level since July 2008 on Tuesday, the first day of trading after the suspension of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.According to a report by Bloomberg, investors are betting on a currency devaluation and sent the main index of the Nigerian Exchange to above 57,437 points, which contrasted with a flat performance for MSCI’s main emerging equity benchmark.The report stated that this move takes the country’s stocks’ year-to-date gains to 11.8 per cent, almost double the six per cent return on the MSCI index.It noted that the rally, which followed increased gains…

Hon. Ayodele Ayodimeji Azeez (popularly known as Triple A) has extended his warmest congratulations to Hon. Lawal Ayanshola Saliu and Hon. Abdulraheem Medinat Motunrayo on their swearing-in as members of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly.Hon. Azeez, who is a Grassroot mobilizer Philanthropist and Politician in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, expressed his delight at the successful inauguration of the new members of the House of Assembly. He noted that their swearing-in was a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the service of their constituents.The two lawmakers, Hon. Lawal Ayanshola Saliu, representing the Ipaye/Olorun/Malete…

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has begun a 21-day medical leave abroad and transmitted power to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his deputy.In a letter to the House of Assembly, Akeredolu said Aiyedatiwa would function in acting capacity pending the time his leave is over.Olamide Oladiji, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, who received the copy of the letter, revealed that Akeredolu shall resume work on July 6, 2023.Mr Oladiji said, “The leave which commenced on the 7th of June, extends to the 6th of July, 2023 due to the Public Holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir…

By Sholyments Olusegun Olusola President Tinubu’s choice candidates have both emerged as Senate President and Speaker of the House respectively in two fairly contested elections This to me , is a product of vast consultation, re-consultation and another consultation by President Bola Tinubu and his inner caucuses . This did not only suggest Tinubu as a charismatic Democrat but also indicates he’s on top of his job as leader of the party and father of the nation Are you aware he also held meetings with lawmakers elects of the opposition parties , including Labour, SDP, PDP to negotiate for his anointed candidates who…

A pastor of the Church of Christ in Nation, Rev. Nichodemus Kim, and 20 others have been killed by suspected gunmen in Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.The pastor was killed in the Gana-Ropp community of Barkin Ladi, while others were killed in the Rim, Jol, and Kwi communities of Riyom.The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, a socio-cultural group, Mr. Rwang Tengwong, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.Tengwong stated that the communities were attacked simultaneously, adding that the attacks were highly coordinated.The attacks occurred on Sunday night, leaving many people…

Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, who shot into the spotlight due to her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest cooking is in the news again. However, the Chef has been alleged to have received N3m for a meet and greet. It was alleged that she later lied about it following a backlash.The news was made known by the event planner, Vybebyanns, who claimed that the chef’s action had an adverse effect on their business. Moreso, the event planner stated that they would seek legal means against the chef due to breach of contract as they posted the…

Four policemen attached to the Ogudu Police Division in Lagos State have extorted an undergraduate of Cyprus University, Emmanuel Nnawuihe, of N153,000 in the Ojota area of the state.PUNCH Metro gathered that Nnawuihe was driving to a destination in the state when the policemen, who were on operational duty, flagged him down for a search around the under-bridge area of Ojota.After obliging the policemen’s request, it was learnt that the policemen searched Nnawuihe’s vehicle and his mobile phone and found nothing incriminating.Instead of allowing the undergraduate to continue his journey, the policemen reportedly took him to a lonely spot around…

Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected the President of the 10th Senate.He trounced Senator Abdul’aziz Yari to emerge the new Senate President on Tuesday.The former Akwa Ibom governor was returned elected as President of the 10th Senate after scoring 63 votes defeating Senator Yari who scored 46 votes.Senator Akpabio was subsequently sworn in as the President of the Senate for the 10th National Assembly, succeeding Senator Ahmad Lawan, who is also a member of the 10th Senate.Earlier, voting commenced at the Red Chamber in Abuja, Nigeria.Voting begun at exactly 08:45am on Tuesday on a state by state basis, alphabetically.Voting ended…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately put measures in place to mitigate the suffering of Nigerians, following the removal of subsidy on fuel.Speaking at a briefing in Lagos yesterday, the Chairman of the Section, Dr Monday Ubani, faulted the process of removing subsidy on fuel by the President, adding that Nigerians were groaning in pain and hardship.He said: We note that though the majority of Nigerians do not understand the huge scam that subsidy represents in the oil sector, the process and procedure for the…