Author: Kwara Reporters

Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has exuded his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, admitting that he is a bonafide and proud member of the ministry.Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday.CCC popularly called Cele is a Pentecostal church in the Aladura movement, which was founded by Samuel Oshoffa.Its members wear white one piece garments during worship, and must not wear their shoes whilst wearing their garments or while within the main church.According to him, in his quest to know God, he became a member…

….Blast Gov’s Fanfair visit to Kaiama Amidst tragedyThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State condemns in the strongest terms the rising spate of insecurity that has recently engulfed various parts of the state, particularly the inhuman incidents in Kaiama, Baruten and other parts of Kwara north including the recurring kidnapping along Obbo-Aiyegunle axis of Kwara south region. In just one week, reports of coordinated attacks by armed gunmen who ambushed and abducted seven passengers heading to Offa in Obbo-Aiyegunle road, and the follow-up attacks that led to the cold-blooded murder of at least six innocent residents of Kaiama and Baruten…

The ENACT Principal, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has congratulated the Elder Statesman, Mr. AbdulRahoof Bello on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. According to him, Baba Labelabe is an astute activist with gentle nature. His nature has been a source of attraction to progressive minds within Omupo and Igbomina land at largr. Baba is open to developmental politics with passion for all networking that could guarantee community development at all times.Truly, Baba’s living is beneficial to the people of Omupo, Kwara South, and the entire state at large. Your selfless service, commitment to peaceful and developmental politics worth emulating as a…

The Tetfund Board of Trustees Member, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has prayed for the Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba Seriki-Illory, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the occasion of his 85th birthday anniversary. Adeyemi made this known in a birthday message released today, At 85, nothing but the uncommon grace of the Almighty Allah is keeping our reverred Royal father, the chairman of Kwara State Traditional Council, and Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR. We appreciate Allah’s mercy upon the life of Your Highness.Indeed, you are the custodian and guardian of the emirate conscience. Your leadership is ensuring and maintaining stability…

Tragedy struck the Ilesha Baruba community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday as six people were killed in a violent attack by unidentified gunmen.The assailants, reportedly dressed in military-style uniforms, stormed the town around 9:30pm through the Ilorin road and opened fire on unsuspecting residents.Eyewitnesses described the attack as sudden and terrifying, with the gunmen taking the community by surprise.The identities and motives of the attackers remain unknown, raising concern among residents who are unsure whether the perpetrators were actual security personnel or impostors in disguise.Among the victims were two Baruba men and four Fulani men,…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate and Wazirin Kasar Hausa, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm felicitations to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the occasion of his 85th birthday.In a statement released on Monday, Alhaji Gobir described the Emir as “a beacon of leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the peace, unity, and progress of Ilorin Emirate and the nation at large.”He noted that the Emir’s reign has continued to inspire generations, uplift the cultural heritage of Ilorin, and serve as a source of pride for all indigenes of the Emirate.“As…

Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, is distressed that concerned authorities have abandoned communities under attacks by a terror group named ‘Mahmuda’ allegedly occupying some parts of the Kwara North Senatorial District and Niger State. Reacting to the development in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Sunday, Seriki lamented that “the situation is that we are totally demoralized, we are not happy with what the authorities are saying that there is no presence of terrorists in our domains. “We are not happy and we feel abandoned by the government and left on our…

Gunmen on Saturday ambushed a Toyota Sienna passenger vehicle on Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted seven passengers travelling from Abuja to Offa in Kwara State.KWARA REPORTERS gathered that the suspected kidnappers, however, spared three children who were travelling with their abducted parents.It was gathered that it was the eldest of the children who were spared that reported the incident to the management of the transport company, Olumoh Express, Offa, that the victims boarded.The abduction occurred between 5pm and 6pm.All attempts made so far by the local vigilante to rescue the victims were…

The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Kwara State Chapter, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, organized a one-day Political Education Summit aimed at sensitizing Christian youths on active political participation. The summit, themed “Arise and Lead: Answering the Call to Serve”, was held at the Bishop’s Court in Ilorin, bringing together young participants from all 16 local government areas of the state.Leading the array of distinguished speakers was Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate and prominent Christian leader from Nigeria’s North Central region. In his keynote address, Dr. Hashim emphasized that politics should be viewed as…

Chief (Engr.) Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, ENACT PRINCIPAL and TETFUND Noard of Trustees Member, has rejoiced with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. Adeyemi, in his Easter message released today in Ilorin, noted the essence of Easter and urged all and sundry to imbibe, renew, and demonstrate the culture of love and sacrifice. Accordingly, in appreciation of the infinite mercy of the most High God, the Alpha and Omega of our existence, we give glory to Him for his grace on us to witness this Easter celebration. Many wish to be alive today, but our…