Author: Kwara Reporters

Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has called for alliance and coalition across political divides in the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.He made the call during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman and Niger Delta advocate, Edwin Clark.According to the former governor, the call became necessary to “save” Nigeria which presently “needs a rescue operation”.His comment is coming in the wake of speculations that el-Rufai has been working to pitch his political tent elsewhere.He said: “In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the traditional political partners of the north was the south-south. Let us…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Ajikobi family and the entire Ilorin Emirate over the passing of the Balogun Ajikobi, Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje.Speaking on behalf of the entire Gobir people of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Gobir described the late Balogun Ajikobi as a distinguished leader who contributed immensely to the growth and unity of the emirate. He acknowledged his unwavering commitment to the traditional institution and the well-being of the people, praying for Allah’s mercy upon his soul.“The demise of Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje is a profound loss to the Ilorin Emirate. On…

The Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje, is dead.More details soon… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

The Turaki of Ilorin Emirate and lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has called for collective support and cooperation for Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, the newly turbaned Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate.In a congratulatory message, Senator Mustapha felicitated Alhaji Gobir on his turbaning and commended His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, for selecting a distinguished and capable personality for the revered traditional title.He described the new Sarkin Gobir as a man of integrity, whose leadership and commitment to community service…

It was a day of cultural pride and royal splendor at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as Alhaji Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir was officially turbaned as the 10th Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate.The Emir, while performing the turbaning ceremony on Friday, February 21, 2025, urged the new titleholder to uphold the virtues of selflessness, integrity, and community service that earned him the prestigious title.Speaking at the event, the Emir of Ilorin described Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, who also holds the title of Madawaki of Ilorin, as a man dedicated to the welfare of his people.“Alhaji Yakubu…

The Igbomina Traditional Rulers Forum has followed with rapt attention the varying opinions on the smart city project of the Kwara State Government. Of particular interest to the Forum is how this concerns Ifelodun Local Government Area and the entire Igbomina land.The Forum has had varying interactions with different Ifelodun stakeholders in particular and Igbomina at large, and there are pending meetings scheduled with many other leaders of thoughts on the subject. For this reason, the Igbomina Traditional Rulers Forum hereby cautions all stakeholders against making further media statements or commentaries on the issue until the traditional rulers forum has concluded…

There is no end in sight for the tit-for-tat between key players in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.This comes as a report by the Nigeria Voice alleged that Dangote is behind the campaign of calumny against NNPCL and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari.According to the report, in a latest move to smear NNPCL, the Dangote Media team sponsored a story titled, ‘NNPCL imports over 200 million litres of petrol in February despite the refinery overhaul’.Although NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye has not…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday approved the promotion of Commissioner of Police (CP) Garba Ahmed, CP Yobe State Command; Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, CP Border Patrol and CP Salman Garba Dogo, CP Kwara State Command to their next rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIG) of Police.CP Ahmed from Katsina State was former Deputy Commissioner, Operations, Enugu State Command and Oyo State respectively.CP Iwo was formerly CP CTU, Force Headquarters, CP Force Intelligence and CP Edo state Command.CP Dogo was former CP General Intelligence, Force CID, CP Armament and CP Kano State. According to a statement issued by the PSC…

The Kwara State magistrates’ court sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of a 29-year-old self-acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Mohammed Bello, for the gruesome murder of a final year student, Lawal Hafsah Yetunde.Yetunde, 24, a final year student at the Kwara State College of Education, was allegedly killed and her body dismembered by the suspect.Abdulrahman was charged alongside four accomplices and others at large, with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery, and being in possession of human parts.Arraigned alongside with him are Ahmed Abulwasiu, Sulaiman Muhydeen, Jamiu Uthman and AbdulRahman Jamiu from Ilọrin and Malete. According to the police First…

Two suspected one-chance operators were killed by a mob in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday.Our correspondent gathered that the mob set ablaze the vehicle allegedly used to perpetrate their crimes.A commercial driver, who identified himself as Ahmed, told our correspondent that the suspects had thrown a victim out of the moving vehicle.He said the mob pursued the vehicle and caught up with it after Dunamis church.“What happened was that after a victim of one chance was thrown out of a moving vehicle, some people chased the vehicle and caught up with them after Dunamis church.…