Author: Kwara Reporters

The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned 26-year-old Toeeb Ibrahim in the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of a property worth N370,000.The defendant, whose address is unknown, is being charged with stealing and a breach of the peace.He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.The prosecutor, Inspector Edet Ekpo, told the court that the defendant committed the offences at about 12.35.a.m on July 27, at Apodo, Ilogbo, Lagos.Mr Ekpo also alleged that the defendant broke and entered into the house of the complainant, one Kudirat Salami, and made away with the property.He stated, “The defendant conducted himself in…

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified efforts to minimise civilian harm in conflict zones by completing a five-day Civilian Harm Mitigation training.The course, held at the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre, Abuja, brought together pilots, UAV operators, legal officers, armament specialists, and public relations experts, according to a statement on Sunday.The training, directed by the chief of air staff, Hasan Abubakar, would run in three batches with Conflict, Security and Development Consult Limited.Modules covered included International Humanitarian Law, rules of engagement, ordnance selection to minimise collateral damage, positive target identification, the No-Strike List, and the Sensitive Target Approval and Review…

A corps member in the camp who spoke to SaharaReporters on Monday said that while the management has downplayed the incident, many participants are unsettled by the development.Tension has enveloped the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, after soldiers directed corps members to stay inside to investigate unusual movements of strangers around the facility, SaharaReporters has learnt.The camp, which has remained unfenced for years, allegedly allows herdsmen and villagers to move in and out without authorisation, creating deep insecurity for corps members deployed there.A corps member in the camp who…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have shot dead a prominent resident, identified as Alhaji Gomina, in Lade community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night shortly after the victim had performed the Isha’i (evening) prayers at a local mosque.Witnesses said he was on his way home when the assailants ambushed him and opened fire, killing him instantly before fleeing the scene.The killing has plunged Lade and adjoining communities into grief. Residents described the deceased as a respected figure deeply committed to religious and community service.Fear of further attacks has already forced many villagers across…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio returned to Nigeria on Monday morning, after a brief stay in London.Mr Akpabio led a Nigerian delegation to the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva from July 29 to July 31, and then proceeded to London for a vacation.The Senate president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4:00 a.m.Fielding questions from journalists upon arrival, Mr Akpabio promised Nigerians robust legislative engagement upon resumption.He further justified the presence of a strong Nigerian delegation at the International Parliamentary Union in Geneva, assuring the people of more derivatives of democratic governance and effective collaboration…

• says KWSG financial records on Kwara Hotel are inconsistent, misleading• decries KWHA legislative recklessness that erodes accountability in Kwara StateENetSuD is following the spending on the controversial Kwara Hotel contract. While the Freedom of Information (FOI) request written to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Technology remains ignored by the Commissioner, we conducted some analysis of the financial details contained in the document available on the website of the Kwara State Government.*Information on the approved 2025 budget*• Actual amount spent in 2023 (₦ 4,660,642,174.50)• Amount appropriated in the 2024 revised budget (₦ 13,000,000,000)• Amount spent between January and September…

Two persons were abducted in Lata-Nna community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara state on Friday night during a brazen attack by armed bandits. Sources in the community identified the abductees as Alhaji Adam Gbechi and Alhaji Aji Hajaworo.It was learnt that the bandits are yet to reach out to their families.The sources recalled that the incident occurred barely hours after the Thursday attack on some communities in the Lafiagi Emirate.Youths of the Emirate had planned to protest the persistent abductions in the area but were prevailed upon to reconsider the plan by the leadership of the Lafiagi Descendants Development Union,…

Veteran Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 70.Movie executive and producer Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Friday, stating that the actor passed away earlier in the day.He wrote, “Popular actor Segun Remi popularly known as Chief Kanran died Friday morning. Details soon.”Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, renowned for his distinctive style, refined elegance, love for luxury, sharp humour, and commanding performances that lit up stage plays and movies for decades.In a 2020 interview with the Press, the icon explained his…

British Airways on Friday denied 58 passengers boarding on its Abuja-London flight following a faulty door.For safety reasons, the airline had to keep some seats unoccupied, as confirmed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development in a post on his X handle.He stated that as a result of the faulty door, “they had to deny 58 passengers boarding this morning.”“Hotel accommodation has been provided, and 28 passengers opted to return home, while 30 accepted the offer.“Affected passengers can file for compensation. Arrangements are being made to…

Armed bandits have kidnapped three children of the Village Head of Gamalegi community in Lafiagi Local Government Area of Kwara State.Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Thursday.According to Makama, the attack happened around 2:30 a.m. when the assailants invaded the community, shooting into the air to scare residents.“They then broke into the home of the Village Head, Alhaji Hassan, and took away his children, 17-year-old Sheshi Alhassan, 15-year-old Aliyu Alhassan, and 14-year-old Ibrahim Alhassan.“Vigilantes, soldiers, police officers, and local hunters quickly mobilised and began a bush-combing operation to rescue the children and capture…