Author: Kwara Reporters

…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…

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…