Author: Kwara Reporters

AFA Football Academy Lafiagi was officially unveiled on Friday at the Lafiagi Township Stadium, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, with a novelty match between AFA Football Academy and Dolly P from Ilorin. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for AFA Football Academy.Speaking at the event, the Founder and CEO of AFA Football Academy, Amb. Aliyu Issa Edu, shared his vision for the academy, stating that his experience as a former Nigerian local player inspired him to create opportunities for young talents.”I used to be a local player in Nigeria, and I had dreams of playing at higher levels,…

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uguaghan, has accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment.Akpabio has since denied the allegation through his media consultant, Kenny Okulogbo,Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegation during an interview with Arise Television on Friday.She alleged that Akpabio blocked her motions from being heard on the floor of the Senate because she rejected his advances.The Kogi lawmaker added that by rejecting Apkabio’s sexual advances, she was subjected to persistent harassment and malignment in his home in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, and his office.She said, “My issue with Akpabio started on the 8th of December,…

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with two separate child trafficking cases even as they rejected N1m bribe offer.The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, made the disclosures in a press statement on Thursday.Okoye said operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department had on February 4, 2025, arrested a 32-year-old woman, Confidence Odoh, of Umuanyo Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA, for allegedly abducting her ex-neighbor’s three-year-old son, Nzubechi Udodiri, on February 1, 2025, while the lad was playing right on their premises.However, the boy has been rescued and reunited with…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019.Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National levels: Sustaining the fight against corruption in Nigeria.The programme was organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, ICPC, and EFCC with the support of the MacArthur Foundation.Olukoyede explained that the substantial gifts, which included cheques and…

There are indications that electricity consumers on Band B may soon pay more as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu stated that they are not paying enough for the electricity they receive.The minister who was speaking at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) yesterday in Abuja, said the difference between what Band B, which gets a maximum of 18 hours and Band A which get a minimum of 20 hours is too wide, saying there is the need for a regularisation of the bands.He added that the government had thought…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq, on his induction into the Nigerian Body of Benchers.In a statement, Alhaji Gobir described the honor as a well-deserved recognition of Dr. AbdulRazaq’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession in Nigeria.“This induction into the prestigious Body of Benchers is a testament to Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq’s dedication, integrity, and commitment to the advancement of law and justice in our country,” he said.The Sarkin Gobir also extended his congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, and the…

Residence of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in the Nasarawa area of Kano State has remained sealed a day after growing tension led to the takeover by the police.Recall that on the morning of Wednesday, residents of Kano woke up to a heavy deployment of security personnel along the road leading to the Kano Government House, near the residence of Aminu Ado Bayero.Security forces also blocked all routes leading to the Nasarawa Emir’s residence without prior notice to the public, causing severe traffic congestion in Kano, particularly around Nasarawa, few meters away from the Kano Government House.A…

A group of heavily armed Boko Haram insurgents launched an overnight attack on Kwapre and surrounding villages in the New Yadul District of Hong LGA of Adamawa State.The attack, which began at about 7:30pm on Tuesday, February 25, and raged past midnight, left a trail of destruction in its wake.Locals said worship places, schools, houses and business premises were set ablaze, and properties worth millions of naira looted.Mr Joel Kulaha, the village head of Kwapre, and Abalis Jawaja, the village head of King, said the insurgents descended on the communities, torching buildings and carting away valuables.They said fortunately, no lives…

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn.According to The PUNCH this morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn.”The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker confirmed that Meranda was now vulnerable.”“All the Speaker’s security aides have been withdrawn. All the security aides attached to the House of Assembly have also been withdrawn,” the source said, lamenting that the “the speaker is now vulnerable.”The PUNCH reports that the development comes amid information that Meranda may resign…

The Gobir community in Ilorin Emirate has expressed profound gratitude to all dignitaries, guests, and well-wishers who honored the coronation of the 10th Sarkin Gobir Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Abubakar Garba Gobir, held on Friday, 21st February 2025.In a statement issued on behalf of the Gobir family, Prof. Iliyasu Gobir extended appreciation to all attendees whose presence made the historic occasion truly remarkable.The community was especially honored by the presence of His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, whose blessings and support added immense significance to the event. Also recognized were the representatives of…