Author: Kwara Reporters

The Senior Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Kwara State Governor, Abubakar Suleiman, has expressed concerns that the construction of the proposed Sulu-Gambari Pavilion being facilitated by Senator Saliu Mustapha may negatively impact the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) drive.Mr Suleiman, popularly known as “Sai Kai”, made the statement on Saturday while speaking on a live call-in programme on Sobi FM in Ilorin.Responding to a caller who feared that the erection of a permanent pavilion at the Ilorin Emir’s Palace could stifle small-scale rental businesse, particularly those providing tents, chairs, and related services for the annual Durbar festivities, Mr…

A distinguished academic from Kwara State, Dr. Gbadeyan Olawale, has added another feather to his cap as he recently bagged a PhD in Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa—one of Africa’s leading research institutions. Dr. Gbadeyan, who hails from the ancient town of Esie in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, was among the graduands honoured at the university’s convocation ceremony held on May 8, 2025, at the Westville Campus in Durban. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Gbadeyan obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict…

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the recent, unfounded claim credited to the Nigerian Military that “Kwara remains one of the most peaceful states”. We consider this spurious pronouncement, made without any credible data or empirical security index, as not only dishonest but also a direct insult to the people of Kwara State—especially victims of insecurity, their bereaved families, and communities currently under siege by terror and criminality.The party in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara said it is provocative that the Nigerian Military, an institution expected to…

An 18-year-old apprentice has allegedly impregnated 10 girls in just five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl in Anambra State.Reports say he was first sent to learn a trade under a master, but within three months, he got both his boss’s daughter and a salesgirl pregnant.This, however, led to his dismissal from the apprenticeship.The state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed this in a live video on social media on Wednesday.Obinabo said the situation got worse after he returned to his village.She said, “I want advice from the public because this one is beyond my…

A proposed bill by the Osun State House of Assembly seeking to penalise public road skating with a six-month jail term or a N250,000 fine has sparked a war of words between the Assembly and the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru. The Nation reports that the bill, sponsored under the leadership of Speaker Adewale Egbedun, has faced public criticism, with Basiru leading the charge against it. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the former senator condemned the proposal, describing it as misplaced and ill-timed. He urged the Assembly to withdraw the bill, stressing that…

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, played some of the “Radio Biafra” broadcasts and videos made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in open court to establish the allegation of terrorism preferred against him. The broadcast and video documents, which were marked as exhibits, were tendered through the 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2), identified as BBB, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. BBB, who testified behind screen provided by the court, said Kanu admitted making the broadcast and the videos while being led in evidence by FG’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo,…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has expressed dismay over delay in the payment of salaries of its members. The union, in a letter to the attributed the delay to the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation, SSANU called for a swift intervention to prevent a breakdown of industrial harmony in tertiary institutions. President of SSANU, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim in a letter to the Accountant General dated, May 7, 2025, with the title: “Concern over the consistent delay in the payment…

…challenges Nenadi to speak about her plea bargain with EFCC The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took another dimension on Wednesday with the suspension of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities. The party also announced the suspension of five of its elected lawmakers in the National Assembly for the same reason given above. The suspended lawmakers include: Senator Ireti Kingibe; Senator Darlington Nwokocha; Hon. Victor Afam Ogene; Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The National Secretary of the Julius Abure led faction, Umar Farouk Ibrahim announced their suspension in a statement on Wednesday. The…

Renowned economist and political activist, Professor Pat Utomi has assumed a formal opposition role with the formation of a “shadow government” to serve as critique of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The move is coming weeks after the opposition coalition announced by former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. The top economist-turned politician described the new coalition as a “national emergency response” launched virtually under the banner of the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government.Peopled by individuals across opposition parties, the don said the new movement would serve as a credible opposition to…

Boko Haram terrorists have killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists who struck in the early hours of Wednesday also killed a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops. “It’s true that my people in Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1am. Unfortunately, a Captain and a Soldier paid the supreme price. “But our gallant troops, the Civilian JTF, hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community members also killed three terrorists.…