Author: Kwara Reporters

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Mallam Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sobi 101.9 FM, on the occasion of his 56th birthday anniversary.In a goodwill message made available to the press, Sarkin Gobir described Mustapha as “a distinguished son of the soil, a visionary leader, and an exemplary patriot whose contributions to media, public service, and grassroots empowerment continue to inspire hope across generations.”Alhaji Gobir further commended Mustapha’s unwavering commitment to the development of Kwara State and Nigeria at large, highlighting his achievements in broadcasting,…

Senator Abba Moro, leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the National Assembly, and House Minority Leader, Honourable Kingsley Chinda, have distanced themselves from the ongoing coalition talks within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a Facebook video, Senator Moro—who represents Benue South and is a long-time loyalist of Senator David Mark—firmly stated: “I’m not joining any coalition, I’ve not joined any coalition, I do not intend to join any coalition. I think the politics of gang-up is not a solution to our problems.” Speaking separately with The Nation, Hon. Chinda echoed Moro’s stance, affirming his continued loyalty…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a wanted militia leader, Haruna Abdulhamid, during a sting operation in Gidan Waya in Nasarawa State. A credible source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops of the Sector II Operation Whirl Stroke deployed to Nasarawa Eggon, achieved the major breakthrough following a tip off. The source said that the suspect had been on wanted list of security agencies for his involvement in coordinated criminal activities, including attacks on communities, kidnapping and arms deal. According to the source, Abdulhamid was arrested following a credible human intelligence about his movement to collect…

Three people were kidnapped on Monday in Gbugbu community of Edu Local Area and of Kwara State. The abducted victims include two adults and a teenager. One of the victims is an official of the state government who was abducted between 10:00 and 11:00 pm. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the development in a chat with the press in Ilorin on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that cases of abduction in Edu LGA has continued unabated despite deployment of security forces to the local government. Reports indicated that similar incidents have been recorded in other communities including Ndeji,…

President Bola Tinubu and other Heads of State from West Africa at the 2025 WAES Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade and integration. One of the major obstacles to intra-regional trade is the difficulty individuals and small businesses face in verifying their identity across borders, leading to transactional friction, limited access to formal financial services, and lack of trust in cross-border operations. Many believe that a unified, interoperable digital identity infrastructure will…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu didn’t singlehandedly make Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) President in 2015.Mustapha spoke on Wednesday at the Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, during the public presentation of a book, “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience”, authored by former Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. Daily Trust reports that Buhari was president from 2015 to 2023. The event was attended by high-profile politicians including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…

The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches and Meta eyeglasses in schools, especially during examination, with a warning that violators will face strict consequences. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known on Wednesday while addressing education stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, and Heads of Departments, during a meeting held at the Ministry’s conference room. Olayiwola emphasised the importance of discipline and integrity in the conduct of examinations, noting that an official circular already prohibits students from bringing mobile phones into school premises and examination venues. He urged…

The United States Department of State has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa restrictions take immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified that “those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.” The statement emphasised that the move was part of the Department’s global visa reciprocity process, which the embassy described as “a continuous…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency had begun investigating the financial records of the oil and gas sector and had already uncovered “mind-boggling” levels of corruption. He revealed that the ongoing probe into the oil and gas sector is only scratching the surface of widespread fiscal malfeasance, even as he urged the National Assembly to urgently pass a law criminalising unexplained wealth.“In the last three weeks, we started a commission-wide investigation into the extractive industry, particularly the oil and gas sector. What we have discovered is mind-boggling.…

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state has said about 90 percent of bandits terrorising the state are neither strangers nor outsiders.“These boys know the terrain better, they know those people better.“Most of the perpetrators of banditry are from our own area. They are not aliens. Ninety-something percent of them, we know their fathers, their grandfathers, and they are living with us,” the governor said on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television.According to Radda, insecurity remains a major obstacle to meaningful development in Katsina.The governor said while governors serve as security chiefs in their states, the army and police operate…