Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office.Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja.The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Principal Secretary to the President, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola.Ibas arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 12:48 pm (local time).On Tuesday night, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara should be blamed for the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State.On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared State of Emergency amid the protracted political crisis in the oil-rich state.In the nationwide broadcast in which he made the declaration, Tinubu said, “No good and responsible President will standby and allow the grave situation to continue without taking remedial steps prescribed by the Constitution to address the situation in the state”.He said all the measures previously taken to restore peace were frustrated by the parties involved in the crisis, adding that…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency and removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.In a statement on Tuesday, NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) said the President does not have the constitutional power to remove an elected governor under a state of emergency.“Any such action is an unconstitutional encroachment on democratic governance and the autonomy of state governments,” he said.NBA therefore urged the National Assembly to reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal of the Rivers State Governor and other elected officials.“The approval of a state of emergency…

Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Kwara Chapter and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) NHQs have both publicly distanced themselves from the Iftar gathering organized by the Kwara State Government through the office of its Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Yinka Fafoluyi Solace.In separate statements published on Monday by Just Event Online TV, NANS Kwara, led by Comrade Issa Abdulgafar A, and NAKSS NHQs, under Comrade Abdulwahab Habeebullahi Arewa, announced their decision to abstain from the event, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025,…

The TETFund Board of Trustees Member (North-Central), Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has described the Daily Independent’s Governor of the Year Award (2024) to the Governor of Kwara State as a testimonial to good governance delivery by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to the great people of the state. He said; Again, Kwara State is lucky to have Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Governor at this time. Despite unsavory criticism by people that can never acknowledge progress and development even if it is starring them in the face, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s vision to initiate and pursue hospitality, enterprise and creative economy is attracting…

A cross-section of Muslim and Christian leaders have called on the federal government to prioritise addressing food insecurity, emphasising its vital role in achieving lasting peace and stability in the country.The call was made on Sunday evening in Abuja during the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society’s 2025 annual Ramadan Food Bank and iftar (breaking of fast) event, which also hosted faith-based leaders.The event brought together Christian and Muslim clerics who broke their fast, serving meals to about 2,500 fasting Muslims and less privileged individuals.The national chief imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, highlighted the event’s goal of promoting peace, unity,…

The menace of underage driving in Nigeria is a significant concern that poses risks to the safety of underage drivers, passengers, and other road users.The seeming lack of enforcement of age restrictions for driving aggravates the menace and the accessibility of vehicles to underage individuals, including peer pressure, thrill-seeking behaviour and economic necessity, as some underage individuals may drive for livelihood.The trend often leads to increased risk of accidents, injuries, fatalities and damage to property and infrastructure. It results in emotional trauma and psychological distress for victims and families, as well as an economic burden on families and the healthcare…

A leading governorship aspirant in Kwara State, Ambassador AbdulFatai Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, has outlined his vision for the state, promising to entrench good governance, sustain ongoing development, and tackle pressing societal challenges if elected.In a statement posted on his social media handles, Seriki-Gambari emphasized that his administration would prioritize efficiency, quality governance, and sustainable development as key pillars of his leadership. He described good governance as the foundation for political and institutional processes that drive meaningful development, vowing to ensure that his government delivers on this principle.”Efficiency will be my watchword,” Seriki-Gambari declared, stressing that his administration would be people-centered, transparent,…

The police in Gombe have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, allegedly committed suicide at Kaltungo community in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state.The spokesman of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident on Saturday in Gombe, said the girl committed suicide by hanging on a tree.He said the incident occured on March 14, barely 24 hours after the deceased left home to fetch firewood.“On Friday, at about 9:00 a.m, a case of suicide was reported at Kaltungo Divisional Headquarters by the village head of Kalarin.“The deceased later identified as Maryam Samuel, 16 years old from…