Author: Kwara Reporters

By Oyewale OyelolaThe Turaki of Ilorin and Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial district, Mallam Saliu Mustapha took the oath of office at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday in Abuja. The highly respected Turaki is now Senator Saliu Mustapha.For everybody that followed the inauguration of the 10th Senate, it was obvious that Senator Saliu Mustapha played a key role during the leadership contest. He regularly appears on different media houses to project the Senate and discuss critical issues of national importance. He didn’t also hide his commitment, dedication and respect for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well…

• Advises Yari, Kalu others not to relent in service to constituents, NigeriansPresident Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio and Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas as the newly elected President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly respectively.In a personal statement that he signed, Tinubu stressed that the election of the newly elected presiding officers by fellow lawmakers and taking on leadership positions in the National Assembly is a revered privilege that entails significant responsibility. He expressed his unwavering trust in their abilities to deliver on the confidence bestowed upon them by their…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba has tackled Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa over his comment suggesting that his wife, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa extended help to some politicians during her time as President of the Court of Appeal.Bulkachuwa, 83, who represented Bauchi North Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, had made the disclosure during Senate Valedictory Session on Saturday.Zainab was President of the Appeal Court between April 2014 to March 2020.Reacting, Agbakoba, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Niyi Odunmorayo, asked President Bola Tinubu to act and save the judiciary from collapse.The…

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…