Author: Kwara Reporters

By Abdullahi Abubakar When Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq embarked on the renovation of Kwara Hotel, it was announced with much fanfare. Kwarans were promised a world-class transformation of one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. Years later, the reality—captured in the pictures recently shared during the Governor’s inspection—is a painful contrast to those lofty promises.The image, instead of reflecting excellence, progress, or a project nearing meaningful completion, shows a disappointing and substandard structure that does not remotely justify the huge sums reportedly spent. The visible state of the hotel—shabby finishes, poor aesthetic value, and clear lack of global standards—has left many…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described today’s Inter-Ministerial Press Briefings of the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration as a stage-managed circus of deception anchored by juvenile, inexperienced political appointees who lack both the mandate of the people and the moral competence to speak on governance matters.We find it utterly disgraceful that since 2019, Governor Abdulrazaq has never deemed it fit to address Kwarans directly. Instead , he has continued to rely on whatsap fabrications, misleading press statements and organized political skit making decorated as press briefing from his media handlers -who themselves lack the technical-know-how on governance and…

A much-anticipated meeting convened to revive the Kwara North Leaders/Stakeholders Forum ended on a controversial note on Saturday following the conspicuous absence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Danladi, and other legislators loyal to him.The meeting, which held at the Ilorin residence of Senator Mohammed Ahmed (mni), a prominent political figure and convener of the defunct forum, was aimed at fostering unity and redefining the political direction of the Kwara North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.In his invitation dated 19 April, Senator Ahmed noted that the event was not convened to…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, has raised an alarm over the abduction of Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, the Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government Area (LGA) in Kwara State.According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the NBA Ilorin Branch, SMH Kosemani Esq, Barrister Arinde was kidnapped alongside the Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPM) of Oke Ero LGA on Friday, April 25, 2025. The abduction reportedly occurred while they were traveling from Oke Ero to Ilorin.Efforts to reach Barrister Arinde have been unsuccessful, as her mobile number, 08060628169, is currently unreachable. No further information about…

Governors have held a closed-door meeting with the chief of defence staff, Christopher Musa, to discuss the widespread deterioration of security in the country.The meeting was presided over by NGF chairman Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, with its focus on recent incidents of kidnapping, violent attacks, and killings.The discussion centres on the security challenges in states such as Plateau, Benue, and others to find solutions to address the escalating violence.Governors from Borno, Ekiti, Adamawa, Kaduna, Bayelsa, Gombe, Ogun, Imo, Oyo, Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau were in attendance, alongside the deputy governors of Niger, Enugu, and Bauchi.Housing minister Ahmed Dangiwa was part…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned a statement credited to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claiming that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy adequate electricity with just 5,500 megawatts, News360 Nigeria reports.In a press release issued on April 23, 2025, the union described the remark as an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians and a poor attempt at deception.The NLC argued that it is impossible for a nation generating an unstable and inconsistent 5,000 megawatts to supply reliable electricity to 150 million people, pointing out that international standards recommend at least 1,000 megawatts per one million citizens.By this…

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…