Author: Kwara Reporters

Apprehension is high in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja following renewed activities of criminals operating under ‘one-chance’ syndicates. It was reported that incidents of ‘one-chance’ abductions are on the rise in the nation’s capital city, connoting a security threat that has remained elusive. In May, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had raised an alarm over the complex nature of security challenges facing Abuja and called for a coordinated national approach to address it effectively. At the budget defence for the FCT’s N1.78 trillion estimates, the minister said the FCT’s unique status as the host of the Presidency, National Assembly,…

The International Council For Ifa Religion (ICIR) has threatened legal action against Ogun State Government and family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for allegedly violating the legal and laid down traditional rites of burying a traditional rulers in the State. ICIR vowed to correct what it described as anomaly and a departure from the laid down traditional practice of Yoruba tribe in giving the last respect and rites to the deceased king. The monarch, who joined his ancestors on Sunday, July,,.13 2025 at 91, was said to have buried according to Islamic rites. Speaking at a…

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 students from Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with the suspected murder of two fellow students.It was earlier reported the gruesome killing of Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, who were allegedly attacked by their schoolmates with sharp local metal objects known as “Gwale-Gwale.”Following widespread outrage over the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Education, Ali Makoda, on Wednesday, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.Providing an update on the investigation on Thursday, the spokesperson for the command, Abdullahi Haruna, said the 11 arrested students were…

Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that Buhari was initially reluctant to congratulate Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara following their controversial emergence as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2015.Adesina made the revelation in a tribute to his late boss, recounting his early days as the president’s media adviser and the challenges of balancing loyalty with professional judgment.He said the incident occurred just nine days after he assumed office as presidential spokesman.According to him, both Saraki and Dogara had secured leadership of the National Assembly…

The Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted 420 kilograms of pangolin scales during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in a suburb of the Kano metropolis.Disclosing this on Thursday during a press briefing in Kano, the area comptroller, Dalhatu Abubakar, stated that the seizure was made on Wednesday at about 7:00 p.m.He stated that the seizure resulted from a joint operation conducted by officers from the Customs Special Wildlife Office, the Customs Intelligence Unit, and the Customs Police Unit.Mr Abubakar said one male suspect was arrested in connection with the illegal wildlife trade, and he was currently in custody for further…

Delegates at a National Constitutional Summit have called for an immediate constitutional framework that will return Nigeria to a truly federal system of government.This was stated in a communique read by Maxwell Gidado and Mike Ozekhome, following a summit organised by The Patriots (Eminent National Leaders of Thought) and chaired by Emeka Anyaoku, a former Commonwealth secretary-general, which began on Wednesday.The summit brought together Nigerians of various ethnic nationalities to discuss the state of the nation and the current constitution. The delegates recommended a federal system of government, where the federating units would enjoy autonomy similar to that of the…

Hon. Akanbi Babatunde Ahmed (Amtech), the Honourable Councillor representing Share Ward 1 in the Ifelodun Local Government Legislative Council, has flagged off the grading of key access roads within his constituency to ease movement for residents and commuters alike. Demonstrating vision and proactive leadership, Hon. Amtech has commenced this road grading initiative as part of his commitment to grassroots development and improved infrastructure. The effort is aimed at enhancing connectivity, boosting economic activities, and improving the overall living conditions of the people of Share Ward 1.Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Hon. Ahmed expressed deep appreciation to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the claim by Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, of the presence of a new terrorist group that migrated from Turkiye. It said Nigeria is an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism matters, and not bound by foreign claims. Poroy had during Turkey’s Democracy and National Unity Day, alleged that members of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation are operating in Nigeria under the guise of educational and healthcare institutions. According to him, “The presence of such an organisation poses a threat to every country in which it operates……

A wanted criminal ringleader, simply identified as Tambaya, has been arrested by security forces in Kwara State in an ongoing operation by security forces against criminal elements. Tambaya is alleged to be behind violent criminal activities in Edu and Patigi local government areas in Kwara North Senatorial District. About 15 other masterminds were also arrested alongside Tambaya during the operation in which several criminals were also neutralized in a gun battle with security forces. Our correspondent reports that calm has been restored in Edu and Patigi with the arrest of Tambaya and other criminal elements responsible for recent security breaches…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) has postponed the online recruitment process for job seekers into the paramilitary agencies until July 21.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Board’s Secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, explained that the temporary suspension aims to enhance the efficiency of the recruitment portal, https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.“This development will ensure that the portal accommodates the high level of applications while guaranteeing a smooth, transparent and fair recruitment process.“We appreciate the enthusiasm and interest of young Nigerians to serve their country through these vital agencies,” Jubril said.According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the…