Author: Kwara Reporters

The Challenge Initiative (TCI) of the Development Communication Network of Nigeria has called on states at all levels in the country not to relent but sustain the effort of providing access to family planning (FP) and childbirth spacing services across the country.This was made known through a press statement signed and made available to journalists by the Program Officer of DEVCOM Network, Ms Suliyat Eletu on April 11, 2025.The statement was made in commemoration of this year Safe Motherhood Day 2025 under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,”According to the press release, Progress is not yet uniform, and gaps in…

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is concerned about the increasing pattern of dishonesty, policy inconsistency, and deliberate misinformation being perpetrated by the Governor Abdulrazaq-led administration. The recent confusion over the so-called “tax holiday” for civil servants is yet another manifestation of the Governor’s tendency to deceive the good people of Kwara State, particularly our long-suffering workers.Just yesterday, the government, through the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, announced another round of “three-month tax holiday” to cushion the hardship faced by workers. Today, the same government shamelessly disowns its own statement, claiming it was…

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and ex-Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, have visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence. According to a video seen by our correspondent on X, other politicians who visited Buhari on Friday included the former Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami; former governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa; former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam; and former Governor of Adamawa State, Jibrilla Bindow, among others. Atiku, who took to his verified X handle on Friday to disclose the visit, described it as a…

Three men were on Friday arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo for allegedly forging a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enrolment and employment document.The defendants, James Bamidele, 65, Joseph Awolope, 29, and Sesan Adebayo, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and forgery.The prosecutor, SP Henry Obiaze, told the court that the defendants conspired and committed the offences within the magisterial division, sometime between July 2024 and March.Mr Obiaze alleged that the defendants forged a CBN enrollment letter dated March 1, with reference numbers 005/1529 and 005/1429, with which he used to…

Georgia-based Nigerian conman Badetito Obafemi has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for his involvement in a years-long romance scam that netted him more than $300,000 in illicit money.U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips sentenced Mr Obafemi to two years’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release following incarceration and ordered him to pay restitution of $311,520 to his victims.Mr Obafemi’s sentencing came almost a year after the 42-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering following his involvement in fake online relationships targeting vulnerable individuals across many cities in the United States in…

The deputy political and economic chief, United States of America Consul-General, Lagos, Kenise Hill, has sought partnership with the Oyo State government in the area of solid minerals development.Ms Hill stated this when she led a delegation from the United States Consul-General, on a courtesy visit to Gov. Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan on Wednesday.The deputy political and economic chief said that the U.S. government was ready to expand its trade and investment and unlock trading opportunities, such as solid minerals development.She described Oyo State as one of the states with vast opportunities for America to explore, especially in solid minerals.According…

Ayodeji David, a well-known Nigerian evangelist better known as Kekere Jesu, and his assistant, Iyanu Joseph, tragically lost their lives in a horrific car accident.This fatal incident, which also took the lives of more than 24 others on Sagamu Road, has left the Christian community and many Nigerians grieving.Witnesses report that the accident involved multiple vehicles and was caused by a combination of excessive speed and poor visibility. Kekere Jesu, recognized for his passionate street evangelism and strong social media presence, was reportedly traveling for a ministry assignment when the tragedy occurred.He and Iyanu Joseph died at the scene, along…

A former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Bio Jafar, has been confirmed dead. He reportedly passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025.Hon. Jafar, who served in the last legislative administration, represented the Okuta/Yashikira Constituency in the State Assembly. His tenure was marked by active participation in grassroots development and legislative duties.At the time of filing this report, the cause of his death has not been disclosed.Tributes have begun pouring in from political associates, constituents, and well-wishers, who described him as a dedicated public servant and a voice for his people.Further details regarding funeral arrangements…

The 81 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, is investigating the explosion of a military grenade in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Friday.This is contained in a statement signed by the Division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, on Saturday.The explosion occurred at Idi-Araba in the Mushin Local Government Area of the state.The blast reportedly caused one death and left others injured, prompting a joint investigation by security agencies to determine its cause. Mr Ayeni confirmed that the explosion happened at a metal scrap yard in Mushin, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two…

News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday by Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family.Mr Olunloyo, who was governor of Oyo State between October 1 and December 31, 1983 on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria, died a few days to his 90th birthday.The statement read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, a mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat.“The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Olunloyo was the first…