Author: Kwara Reporters

The Senate has said it can’t probe the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha (PDP, Kogi Central) because there is no formal petition before it.Speaking on ARISE TV on Monday, the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), said Akpabio can’t be probed by the Senate without a petition against him.The Senate Spokesman said there was no formal petition from Senator Natasha before the Senate Committee on Ethics Privileges, and Public Petitions for investigation.Senator Natasha had in an interview with Arise Television alleged that Akpabio made…

House gives governor 48 hours to submit 2025 Appropriation BIllA confrontation broke out yesterday in Rivers State as lawmakers gave Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour deadline to submit the 2025 Appropriation Bill for their consideration.The lawmakers said unless this is done, the state might be plunged into a financial crisis because they (lawmakers) will proceed on a 12-week recess from Friday.They made this position known during plenary.On the other hand, Governor Fubara vowed to fight on, saying he was not scared of impeachment.Yesterday was the first working day after Friday’s Supreme Court judgment which restored the state legislature and ordered…

The Chairman of Ilorin South Local Government Area has quietly returned the 500KVA transformer donated to Alagbado Layout by Senator Saliu Mustapha, following widespread public outrage over its controversial removal.The transformer, which was installed to stabilize power supply in the community, was reportedly taken away yesterday under the directive of the council chairman, who was accompanied by security operatives and suspected political thugs. The move triggered anger among residents, civil society organizations, and political observers, who condemned it as an act of political sabotage.Many critics described the chairman’s action as the “highest form of political brigandage,” arguing that it was…

…Calls on IBEDC, Security Agencies to Investigate and ProsecuteThe Kwara PDP strongly condemns the actions of the Ilorin South Local Government Chairman, Mr Abdulmajid Kpodo who, in a cheap display of political loyalty to his employer, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, vandalized a 500kva transformer donated by Senator Salihu Mustapha to Alagbado Community within the council area.This act is not only irresponsible but also a gross disservice to the people of the Alagbado community, who will now be subjected to prolonged darkness due to Kpodo’s disregard for the welfare of his people and his prioritization of political sycophancy over community interest.It is…

Drivers and owners of trucks conveying goods from the North to the South East have protested against incessant killing of their members by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).They staged the protest yesterday in Jos, Plateau State capital, decrying that many of their members had been killed and their vehicles burnt in the attacks.The drivers, under the umbrella of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (heavy trucks), marched with placards with different inscriptions such as ‘Stop killing northern drivers’, ‘Tinubu should protect our members’, and ‘Enough of burning and destruction of our trucks in the South…

The Account-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein and the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, have commenced talks on the implementation of the July 11, 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy as direct allocation disbursement to the 7774 LGAs continues to suffer delay.In a move to enforce the verdict, the two senior officials have been holding consultations on the modalities for submitting LGAs’ bank accounts for direct payment of council allocation but are reportedly facing challenges identifying LGAs with democratically elected officials.This was contained in the Federation Account Allocation Committee Technical Sub-Committee meeting minutes obtained by…

The Omo Ibile Igbomina, a leading socio-cultural organization in Igbomina land, has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, for his generous donation of a bus to the group during the last empowerment programme.In a statement released by the organization’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Hammed Aiyedun, and made available to journalists, the group acknowledged the senator’s support as a significant boost to their activities.The National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Elder Gabriel Jimoh, described the donation as the fulfillment of a promise made by Senator Mustapha during the recent Igbomina Day celebration, where he served…

The Ekan-Meje born youth leader and former Technical Assistant in the Presidency on Youth and Student Affairs Charles Olufemi Folayan has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Federal Government’s Green Money Project. This initiative, aimed at empowering Nigerian youth through agriculture, seeks to foster innovation and growth in the agricultural sector.Folayan, widely known as Asoju Odo, was the YPP House of Representatives candidate for the Irepodun/Isin/Ekiti/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections. He also served as the Special Assistant to the former Minister of Youth Development between 2023 and 2024, prior to his latest appointment.The Green Money Project,…

Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate and Wazirin Kasar Hausa, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they commence the holy month of Ramadan 2025.In his message, the Sarkin Gobir described Ramadan as a period of spiritual purification, devotion, and self-discipline, urging Muslims to maximize the blessings of the sacred month through prayers, fasting, and acts of kindness.“As we begin this holy month, I encourage all Muslims to strengthen their faith, increase their acts of worship, and show compassion to the less privileged. Ramadan is a time for renewal, self-reflection, and drawing closer to Allah,” he…

Upon the declaration for the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting and preparation for lent period, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has prayed for the prosperous stability of Nigeria for future generations. This was made while rejoicing with all and sundry, for yet another special moment for the country. The new crescent was sighted yesterday, making today, March 1st, 2025, the beginning of Muslim fasting. At the same time, our Christian brothers and sisters are equally warming up to commence the lent period with Ash Wednesday on March 5th, 2025. This can only be God’s doing.As this moment is super charged with…