Author: Kwara Reporters

The battle for the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party has reportedly pitted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.The two political gladiators used to be good friends and played a key role in the victory of President Bola Tinubu in 2023, following their resolve to work against the PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar.The duo, alongside Okezie Ikpeazu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Samuel Ortom — then governors of Abia, Enugu and Benue states respectively- formed the G-5 bloc and insisted on a southern presidential ticket; but Atiku, who comes from the North, claimed the…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says he remains dedicated to President Bola Tinubu’s efforts and policies, amidst the reported rift between the two political figures.The governor stated this on Tuesday shortly after he accompanied Tinubu to the airport as he returned to Abuja after his Sallah holiday in Lagos.Tinubu had snubbed Sanwo-Olu during the inauguration of the completed phase 1, section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.While Tinubu exchanged pleasantries by shaking hands with the dignitaries, he visibly ignored the Lagos governor and extended a handshake directly to greet the Kogi State governor, Ahmed Ododo, who was next in line.A…

The traditional ruler of Oreke-Okegbo community, Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State, Oba Sunday Adefila, has faulted the information released by the police following the killing of two mobile policemen and abduction of two others, including a Chinese and a Nigerian miner, by armed men at a mining site on Wednesday.In a telephone interview with DAILY POST on Saturday, the monarch said, “The incident did not occur in Oreke-Okegbo as claimed by the police, but in Oreke-Oke.”Adefila, a former General Manager of the Kwara state Environmental Protection Agency, KWEPA, claimed that there is no mining facility in Oreke-Okegbo community, adding that…

Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its personnel attached to Bauchi command, Late Corporal Wulumba A. S., have begun.The late officer reportedly passed away while confined in a guardroom following his detention over late arrival to the duty post. His lateness was attributed to health issues challenges he was battling with.A family member of the officer, claimed that they were informed that the deceased was detained on May 4 after his explanations about his lateness were dismissed by the commanding officer.“Our late brother told us that his offence was…

Gunmen have killed two drivers and burnt their truck at Ogi Junction in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.Officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State chapter, told Daily Trust that the incident occurred around 10:30 am on Saturday.Dahiru Musa, NURTW’s chairman in Okigwe, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that they had informed security officials, including the DPO of Okigwe LGA about the incident.Narrating the incident, the chairman said, “Suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members blocked the road and opened fire on them on Saturday. They burnt the truck, which was fully loaded with…

Tinubu has told Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu that “all is forgiven” following pleas from Lagos GAC leaders.President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, told the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, he was no longer angry with him and that “all his sins” had been forgiven.This development came about after the president met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who came to plead on behalf of the governor, and others who might have erred in the sight of the president.Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, who welcomed the president to Lagos, said it was obvious he was unhappy with some persons…

Off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has surpassed Nigeria’s entire grid-connected capacity, a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation has revealed, raising concerns over the growing energy access crisis in the country.It also stated that if current trends persist, the number of Africans without electricity access could stay unchanged between now and 2030.The report, titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2025’, and obtained by our correspondent on Monday, noted that the continent is trapped in an energy bottleneck, with more Africans at risk of remaining without electricity by the end of the decade unless urgent action is taken.The…

Gunmen believed to be members of ‘Mahmuda’ group on Sunday attacked Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara state, killed one person and burnt many houses in the community.The bandits who invaded the town early in the morning reportedly killed a resident before setting some houses ablaze.It was gathered that the gunmen took advantage of the absence of the vigilantes in the community who had travelled to attend a workshop while others had travelled out to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir outside the community.It was further gathered that the gunmen who had a field day in the community between 6am…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said that the reconstruction of roads and bridges connecting Raba and other communities with Mokwa town would be reconstructed at the cost of N7 billion.He said the contract has already been awarded.Bago made this known when he visited the victims of the devastating flood that swept through Mokwa town which claimed several lives and left many displaced.Bago also announced a donation of N1bn to the victims pending when resettlement begins properly.He also revealed that the state government will provide 10 trucks each of rice, beans, maize, millet and sorghum to the victims.He directed…

As Muslims across Nigeria round up the Eid el-Kabir festival, livestock traders in Abuja are beginning to count their losses, with many attributing the situation to the country’s worsening economic conditions and rising cost of living.A visit to major livestock markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the popular Zuba market, revealed a common trend — numerous unsold animals and visibly frustrated traders.Despite earlier reports by Nairametrics indicating a decline in the volume of rams brought into major Nigerian cities — particularly from neighbouring countries like Niger Republic — traders still struggled to sell the available stock during this…