Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday conferred national honours on several notable Nigerians as part of activities marking the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, News360 Nigeria reports.The announcement was made during his State of the Nation address at a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja.Among the recipients was the late Kudirat Abiola, who was posthumously awarded the title of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) for her role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was also conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) in recognition of his enduring advocacy for justice…

….Debunks Stampede, death claim in Saraki’s residenceThe Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is deeply appalled by the irresponsible and insensitive comments made by Ibraheem Abdullateef, the Senior Special Assistant on Communication to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, concerning the unfortunate passing of Hajia Roheemat Aduke Atanda.The party considers it the height of political recklessness to exploit the tragic loss of a citizen for propaganda purposes. At a time when empathy and compassion should prevail, the Governor and his aides have chosen to play petty politics with the grief of a mourning family. This conduct is not only disgraceful but also underscores…

Senator representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has given insight into what transpired on Wednesday morning at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall.He narrated how passengers, including himself, were prevented from boarding an Air Peace flight to Abuja despite having checked in online.Comrade Oshiomhole, who spoke to Vanguard after a video surfaced on social media showing him in a heated exchange with an airport official, said the commotion at the domestic terminal was sparked by Air Peace’s decision to prevent passengers from boarding while allegedly reselling seats at inflated prices to others on…

The police on Wednesday arraigned a 40-year-old man, Umaru Garuba, before an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the ear of a suspect in police detention.The police Prosecutor, Inspector Adebayo Suleiman, told the court that the defendant was arrested on June 5 for stealing N35,000 belonging to one Yakubu Salisu and detained in the A Division Police Station, Akure.Mr Suleiman said that the defendant, on June 6 in the police station’s cell, used his teeth to chop off the ear of one Tope Oladele who was also in the cell.The offences, according to him, are contrary to and punishable…

A lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has said that Peter Obi can only get the position of a vice presidential candidate in the 2027 election.Adeyanju said the only thing the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party is a VP slot for Atiku Abubakar should the coalition plan pull through.In a post made on X, Adeyanju noted that almost all the Northern politicians have a strong advantage in the current political situation.He also noted the Northern politicians are the ones who have what it takes to take over power from President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).On…

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into the assault of a female student at the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, following a viral video showing a group of female students physically attacking their colleague over allegations of boyfriend snatching.In the footage widely circulated on social media on Wednesday, the victim was seen being flogged with long, thick canes by a group of girls, while others recorded the assault.The attackers ignored pleas from bystanders and continued the beating, leaving the victim with visible injuries on her back and head. One of the assailants,…

…Unveils Seal of Oloro of Oro Kingdom By Saeed Tijjani An historic day dawned and a new era began on Monday as thousands gathered in the ancient town of Oro, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, for a vibrant display of cultural heritage and values at the maiden Gbagede Oba festival.The Gbagede Oba festival in Oro brought together locals and visitors to pay homage to the Oloro the paramount ruler of the Oro Kingdom and to celebrate its rich cultural heritage.The event, a vibrant union of traditional drummers, dancers, masquerade displays, and musicians, vividly narrated the tale of a…

Abdulrahman Bello, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Hafsoh, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education, stunned the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday by admitting that he dismembered the deceased’s body after consuming alcohol—but claimed she died of natural causes.Testifying before Justice Hannah Ajayi as he opened his defence, Bello told the court that he acted alone in cutting the victim’s body into parts and that none of his co-defendants were involved in the crime.According to his testimony, Hafsoh allegedly suffered an asthma attack and died during sexual intercourse.“I went out to…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed readiness to form an opposition alliance to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing worsening economic hardship in the country.Amaechi, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Rivers State, made the comments in an interview with the BBC, where he lamented the current state of the nation and said efforts were ongoing to form a political coalition that could bring about real change.He said while he had not ruled out running for president again, only time would tell whether he would contest…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the good works that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing, especially in the FCT, has killed the coalition to wrest power in 2027.Key opposition figures have been working together to form a coalition to challenge the Tinubu administration in 2027.The opposition, which has former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as one of its arrowheads, has, however, been battling to to secure a platform for the next general election mission.This is because the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been embroiled in crisis, with many believing it will be difficult to actually…