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Ex-Kwara Finance Commissioner Ademola Banu Docked For N1.22bn Fraud
A former Commissioner for Finance in Kwara State, Ademola Banu was docked for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of N1.22billion before a Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday.Banu was docked before Justice Evelyn Anyadike by the lorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC -
Passengers Groan As Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues Hit Lagos, Abuja, Kwara, Osun
Some commuters in Lagos, Osun, Abuja, and Kwara have deplored the increase in fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity.Similarly, fuel queues have resurfaced in some parts of the state, with most filling stations shut as motorists grapple with the skyrocketing fuel prices.As a result, black marketers have taken advantage of the si -
Tragedy Strikes As Man Dies After Suffering Seizure While Bus Breaks Down In Kwara State (Video)
In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded on the roads of Kwara State, tragedy struck when a man suffered a seizure and tragically passed away after the commercial bus he was travelling in broke down on the expressway.Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal that unfolded as the bus came to a sudden halt due to mechanical failure, leaving passe -
Police Parade One-Man Interstate Phone Thief, 10 Others In Kwara
Kwara State Police Command has paraded a suspected one-man notorious interstate phone thief, as well as kidnappers, and armed robbers, among others, in Ilorin, the state capital.Speaking with journalists during the parade, the state commissioner of police, Victor Olaiya, said that the suspect, Shola Adigun Samuel, confessed to being a lone operato -
Tragedy As Ex-Kwara Senator Rafiu Ibrahim Dies At 57
Dr Rafiu Ibrahim, a Senator representing Kwara South from 2015 to 2019, has passed away.Born 12 December 1966 according to Wikipedia, the ex-lawmaker died early Wednesday morning following a short illness, as confirmed by his family through a statement issued by his aide, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir.As quoted by Leadership, a statement issued by the fa -
Kwara Police Arrest 46 Suspects After Cult Clash
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 46 suspected cultists in Ilorin, the state capital.They were arrested after what police described as disturbing cult activities at different points of the state capital according to the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, in a statement in Ilorin on Monday.One -
How Kwara Governor, AbdulRasaq Reacted To The Death Of His Deputy, Alabi's Mother
On Friday, April 5, Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq expressed his condolences to the family of his Deputy, Kayode Alabi, following the death of his mother, Ena Maud Alabi.This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on its X handle on Friday, April 5.Parts of the statement read: "Kwara S -
Fake EFCC Official, Usman Akogun Nabbed In Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Usman Akogun, who has been posing as an officer of the commission and defrauding victims under the pretext that he could help them procure a soft landing regarding their cases with the Commission. The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said in a s -
Police Rescue Additional 6 Children From Suspected Kwara Trafficker In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of additional six children from a suspected human trafficking syndicate operating in Kwara State. The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement yesterday said, on Tuesday, at about 12 p.m., “one Alima Akintola, 40, who has been assisting the Ijora Badia Pol -
Tragedy Hits Kwara Community As Man Slumps And Dies During Fight
A man identified as Usman Abubakar has slumped and d!ed during a fight that occurred at Isale Koko, Ojagboro area, Ilorin. Kwara StateThe incident, which claimed the life of the deceased, was a result of the combat between him (the deceased) and another man identified as one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyangan area, Oke-Suna, Ilorin, who is now at large -
Tricycle Chairman Murdered, Head, Private Part Missing In Kwara
On Wednesday, the Kwara State Police Command, confirmed the murder of the chairman of a tricycle park, Mr. Musibau Aliu, by suspected ritualists.The deceased went missing on Friday after he left home around 5 am with his tricycle for commercial purposes.His mutilated corpse was found at an uncompleted building around Okołowo in Ilọrin West LGA -
Dismembered Body Of Tricycle Operator Discovered In Kwara
The dismembered body of a tricycle operator, simply identified as Musbau, has been discovered in Oko- Olowo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.It would be recalled that Musbau had been declared missing since last Friday.New Telegraph gathered that Musbau’s head, two wrists, private part and buttocks had been severed from his body when the c -
Police Question Parents, Landlady, Tenants Over The Death Of Siblings In Kwara
On Tuesday, a squad of eight police operatives raided the residence of the three siblings who tragically suffocated inside a parked car at No 8 Boluke, Zango-Kulende quarters in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.The tragic incident occurred over 10 days ago on February 25, 2024.It was gathered that the police team comprising a female and two arme -
Man, Atolagbe Oje Rap3s & Kills Female Trader For Money Ritual, Burns Her Corpse In Kwara
In a shocking turn of events, the Kwara State Police have captured Atolagbe Yemi Oje, a suspect accused of raping and murdering a mother of one, Mayowa Ajiboye, purportedly for ritual purposes. The victim, a palm oil seller residing in the Omu-Aran area of the state, met a tragic fate, allegedly raped to death, her corpse burnt, and the remains du -
"How My Three Children Suffocated, Died In My Husband’s Borrowed Car" – Kwara Woman, Shade Silifat Abdulkadir Groans
In the wake of a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of her three children, Shade Silifat Abdulkadir, a 37-year-old mother from Ilorin, Kwara State, has broken her silence to share the heartbreaking details of the incident and appeal for support from well-meaning Nigerians.In an emotional interview with journalists, Shade recounted the fina -
One Killed, 5 Others Arrested As Police & Vigilantes Rescue Three Abducted Victims In Kwara
The successful rescue operation conducted by the police in collaboration with vigilantes in Omupo District, Kwara State, resulted in the liberation of three abducted victims and the apprehension of several kidnappers.According to reports, the victims, two Fulani women, and one of their husbands, were kidnapped from their camps near Gaa Sulu villag -
TRAGEDY: 3 Siblings Die Of Suffocation As They Play Inside Car In Father’s Compound In Kwara
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at No. 8, Boluke Line, Zango-Kulende quarters in Ilorin, Kwara State, where three siblings, two girls and a boy, lost their lives due to extreme suffocation inside a parked car.According to reports, the children, all from the same parents, were playing inside the parked car when they accidentally locked thems -
REVEALED: Ex Gov. Of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed Arraigned On 12 Count Charges Of Fraud
Former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been arraigned on 12-count charges related to the alleged mismanagement of public funds amounting to N10 billion. The case is being heard before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin.Among the charges brought against Ahmed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (E -
Management Of Kwara State University Announces Peace In Community After NDLEA Raid
The Kwara State University (KWASU) has responded to the recent raid conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on students of the institution.In a statement issued by the Registrar, Dr. Kikelomo W. Sallee, KWASU confirmed that peace has been restored to Malete community fol -
49Yr Old Man Dies While Rescuing Son From Well In Kwara
The Kwara State Fire Service made a tragic discovery on Thursday when they recovered the body of a 49-year-old man and rescued his 17-year-old son from a domestic well in Offa town.The man, identified as Fasasi Afeez, and his son Kaleed Afeez of Gaa Jangbo, Igbonna Road Offa, in Offa local government area of Kwara State, fell into the well. Unfort -
Chaos As NDLEA, EFCC Raid Kwara State University Leaving At Least 3 Persons Killed (VID)
Kwara State University (KWASU) students are calling for help on the social media platform, X. Students of the institution took to X on Thursday night, Feb. 22, to claim that NDLEA operatives tried to raid their school today and when students blocked the road, police were invited. They claim the police began firing teargas and shooting at students. -
HARDSHIP: "I Still Go To My Shop After Official Duties" – Kwara Lawmaker, Ruqayat Discloses
The representative for the Asa LGA in Kwara State House of Assembly, identified as Hon Ruqayat Shittu, disclosed her routine of engaging in tailoring work at her store following her legislative responsibilities.The lawmaker, recognized as one of the country's youngest female legislators, shared a video on Facebook, showcasing her operation of -
Thirteen Suspects Remanded Over Killing Of Kwara Monarch, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole
Thirteen suspects were remanded in a correctional centre by a Magistrate Court in Ilorin on Wednesday in connection with the murder of the Olukoro of Koro in the Ekiti local government area of Kwara state, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole (rtd).The suspects were arraigned for alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and giving false informa -
Wife Of Late Kwara Monarch, Olori Iyabo Aremu & Adopted Daughter Released From Kidnappers Den
Olori Iyabo Aremu-Cole, the wife of the slain monarch, Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole (retd), who was abducted by gunmen has been released.It was gathered that the adopted daughter of the slain monarch, Feranmi, and one other who was kidnapped have also been released.According to Daily Trust, the captives were released -
Gunmen Demand N40m Ransom For Wife Of Murdered Kwara Traditional Ruler, 1 Other
The gunmen who killed a traditional ruler, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the Olukoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara are now demanding N40 million to free his wife and one other person abducted after they killed him.The kidnappers had previously demanded the sum of N100 million as ransom to free the traditional ruler’s -
How Killers Planned The Murder Of Kwara Monarch, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole Inside A Popular Beer Parlour
New details have surfaced revealing that the perpetrators of the murder of Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the Olukoro of Koro in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, planned the crime in a local pub commonly known as a beer parlour in the town, The PUNCH reports.Oba Aremu-Cole, a retired senior military officer, was shot dead on Thursday nigh -
Police Confirm Killing Of Traditional Ruler, Abduction Of Wife In Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara State on Thursday in Ilorin confirmed the killing of a traditional ruler in the state, Peter Aremu, the Onikoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti Local Government Area in the state.Ejire Adeyemi-Tohun, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the police command, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN -
4 Persons Reportedly Abducted By Unknown Gunmen In Kwara
Four persons were reportedly abducted by suspected armed kidnappers in Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State.It was learnt that the victims, including a high chief, were abducted overnight on Tuesday in Afin community of the district.The attack on the community occurred barely hours after a similar invasion on Oke-Ode c -
How Multiple Fatal Accident Claims Lives Of three, Injured Two In Kwara
Three persons died, while two others were injured in a fatal multiple auto crash which occurred along Olooru-Okoolowo highway in Kwara State on Monday.The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kwara State, Stephen Dawulung confirmed that the multiple accident, which occurred at about 15:15 pm, led to an inferno which burnt the v -
TRAGEDY: 120 Homeless As Fire Engulfs 44 Rooms In Kwara
On Monday, a devastating fire swept through Megida Onikahun compound in Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving over 120 people homeless and destroying 44 roomsThe ancient compound and the surrounding market were engulfed in flames, marking a tragic event for the community.According to gathered information, some good
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