Author: Kwara Reporters

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has accused some serving politicians in the National Assembly of sponsoring the attacks in the state.The governor made the allegation on Friday in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, saying that it is unacceptable.Alia, who did not name the politicians, said that an interim report of a judicial panel he set up, indicted many big names.He, however, vowed to take up the matter as soon as he receives the full report next week.“It is very, very unsettling because top politicians who are very functional and are in the National Assembly…

The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has explained why the monarch did not visit the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during his recent trip to Osun State.According to the palace, Oba Owoade had intended to visit the Ooni as the first point of call during the visit but was informed that Oba Adeyeye was out of the country.In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, Oba Owoade’s Personal Assistant, Kolade Oladele, said the Alaafin’s protocol officer had contacted the Ooni’s palace to inform them of the visit but was told that Oba Ogunwusi was unavailable.“We didn’t ignore…

The Chief Safety Officer at Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has said it would investigate the incident which claimed the life of one of its students (name withheld).Tragedy had struck late Thursday at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction, Ifite-Awka, in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state when the male student jumped from a three-storey building and died.It was gathered that the student jumped off the balcony of the building located near the school after he had allegedly consumed some unknown substances suspected to be “mkpurummiri” (crystal meth).According to eyewitnesses near the scene, after the…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).He made the announcement on Friday, June 6, during a formal ceremony at the Government House in Uyo. The event attracted prominent APC figures from across the country.Speaking at the event, Eno said: “After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC.”He emphasised that his defection was a strategic move: “We are not joining the APC from a position of weakness, but from…

As Muslims across the world mark the joyous celebration of Eid, a grassroots mobilizer and serial philanthropist, Hon. Ayodele Azeez Ayodimeji (popularly known as Triple A), has extended warm greetings and felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah.In a statement released to the press on Friday, Triple A congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the spiritual exercise and urged them to continue to uphold the teachings of peace, love, and self-discipline that the season embodies.According to him, “Eid is not just a time of celebration, but a period of deep reflection on the values of sacrifice, generosity, and unity. I join millions…

The 16th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has directed all his district heads and other traditional leaders to immediately suspend every preparation for the Eid-Kabir Sallah Durbar.The Emir said that the postponement became necessary in order to safeguard the peace and tranquility the city enjoyed, coupled with the fact that Intelligence reports revealed to him possible attacks on his personal self.He said, “we have credible intelligence reports that some youths around Zage and Kofar Wambai have been actively mobilized by some unpatriotic politicians to attack us.”Muhammadu Sanusi II added that his decision also followed his meetings with the Kano…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged Nigerians to pray for troops battling bandits and terrorists in the Northeast and Northwest.“Let us continue our prayers for our front-line officers, who risk their lives for our safety and security,” he said in a message to Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir today.The President, who led other leaders in congratulating the faithful, added: “Let us pray for our leaders at all levels and our country. Let us pray for peace in our tumultuous world of troubles and uncertainties. Let us dedicate this sacred celebration to seeking God’s guidance and blessings for our country.” Eid-el-Kabir, celebrated…

The Kwara State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the killing of two policemen and the abduction of a Chinese national and one Nigerian in the Oreke-Okeigbo community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday night.The incident which took place at a mining site in the community at about 6.30 pm on Wednesday, saw two policemen: an Assistant Superintendent of Police and an Inspector being shot dead by a group of unidentified gunmen who attacked it.According to a statement e-signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi SP, in the command on behalf of the Commissioner…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate and Wazirin Kasar Hausa, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria as they celebrate the 2025 Eid al-Kabir festival.In his Sallah message released on Thursday in Ilorin, Sarkin Gobir conveyed special greetings to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin; His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON. He also extended warm wishes to the Gobirawa at home, across Northern Nigeria, and in the diaspora.The Sarkin Gobir urged Muslims to embody the true spirit of the festival by…

An Islamic scholar and lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Imam Abubakr Ali-Agan, has raised concerns over alarming cases of fraud allegedly being committed by some Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.Prof. Ali-Agan, who is currently performing the pilgrimage, made the disclosure in a video.He disclosed that despite the spiritual significance of the Hajj, some evil-minded individuals are taking advantage of fellow pilgrims under the pretense of assisting them with currency exchange.“It’s unfortunate. The Nigerian government gives each pilgrim money to support their stay here,” the professor stated. “But sadly, some Nigerians have turned this holy exercise into an…