Author: Kwara Reporters

Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, has revealed he refused to accept a N5 billion bribe to facilitate the impeachment of his principal.“In October, I was approached with a N5 billion bribe against the governor, but I refused,” Mr Ehie said during a Channel TV interview Sunday night. “The bribe was for impeachment, but I turned it down.”“I can open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion; the proof is here on my phone,” he added without disclosing who…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.In his congratulatory message, Sarkin Gobir commended Dr. Oloriegbe’s dedication to public health and governance, emphasizing that his experience as a former Senator representing Kwara Central and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health makes him well-suited for the role.“Dr. Oloriegbe’s impressive track record in healthcare policy and administration is commendable. His appointment is a well-deserved recognition of his significant contributions to the health sector, and I am…

The Board of Trustee Member (North-Central) TETFUND, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has congratulated the Distinguished Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as Chairman of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). This was contained in a message released after the announcement of the former Kwara Central Senator yesterday. According to him, it gladdened the heart to receive the news of your appointment as the Chairman, NHIA. Your track records and selfless contributions to national service as the senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have truly paid off. I remember the level of commitment towards the same agency as Chairman Senate…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate, and Wazirin Kasar Hausa, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in Kwara State and across the world as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.In a goodwill message, the revered traditional ruler expressed deep gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting Muslims the strength, patience, and devotion to observe Ramadan with sincerity. He described Eid-ul-Fitr as a moment of thanksgiving, renewal of faith, and unity, urging believers to uphold the values of love and compassion beyond the holy month.”As we rejoice in this sacred…

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eld Fiitri the Chairman of Kwara for Kwarans Initiative for Social Impacts and Developments, Amb Anjorin Babatunde, has felicitated with faithful Muslims in Kwara State. In a message conveyed by Mr Folarin Akangbe, the organization’s Director of Media and Publicity, Amb Anjorin urged Kwara youths to join the initiative’s forthcoming massive sensitization programs aimed at combating social ills.Amb Anjorin emphasized that government alone cannot solve the problems plaguing society, stressing the need for collective responsibility. “We need parents, youths, and relevant stakeholders to join our organizational sensitization programs, which will commence in earnest after…

The Kano State Police Command has dismissed as false the social media reports claiming an attack on an 18-seater passenger bus in Kano.This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Saturday.Kiyawa said this report was entirely false and misleading.“The police command reaffirms its commitment to maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and promoting harmony among diverse communities.“An investigation is currently underway to uncover the source of this fake news, and those responsible will face consequences for their actions.“The command urges the public to disregard this…

The Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, said the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted.It also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world.“The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1446 was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025.”Details later… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate matters, Bashir Mohammed, and said that communication between the presidency and the Senate has not been leaked to the press or public.Mr Akpabio stated this on Thursday in the office of the special adviser, describing his performance as unprecedented in making communication between the Senate and Mr Tinubu easy.“Let me put on record that since Mohammed’s assumption of office as special adviser to Tinubu on National Assembly (Senate matters), we have not had a single leakage of private communication between the presidency and the Senate.“We have…

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers.The president of NCSCN, Blessing Akinlosotu, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Abuja.The committee, he said, should comprise elder statesmen outside Rivers, such as former presidents, past vice-presidents, former Senate presidents and speakers of the House of Representatives and others.Mr Akinlosotu said the committee should be mandated to make unbiased and in-depth enquiry into the root and proximal causes of the crisis and extract vital facts and figures that would…

A close associate of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Chairman of the Board of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Hon. Abdullateef Alakawa, has declared that Kwara Central will continue to be at the forefront of political governance in the state beyond 2027.Alakawa made this statement at the Laylatul-Qadr 2025 AA Ramadan Lecture and Special Prayer held in honor of Governor AbdulRazaq at AGF House, Surulere, Ilorin. The event, attended by Islamic scholars, politicians, and community leaders, was organized to pray for the governor and the progress of the state.While addressing attendees, Alakawa urged clerics to pray for the continued…