The Kwara State Environmental Sanitation Task Force has convicted and fined more than 400 individuals for violating sanitation laws. Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, revealed this while speaking with journalists after Saturday’s three-hour environmental sanitation exercise held across the state. Leading the task force, the commissioner noted that the exercise was successful, citing…
The Kwara State Customs Command, has generated N3.371b between June and July, 2024. Operatives of the command also intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana) hidden in fabricated compartments and other components of one DAF truck with registration number T-25750-LA. The Customs Area Commander, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, disclosed at a press conference in Ilorin on…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has suspended two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer. Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, revealed this in a statement released on Tuesday in Jos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the suspended government officials include Chrysanthus Dawam, the Commissioner…
Four persons have reportedly died from food poisoning in Kwara State. They include a mother and her three children who allegedly died in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, after eating suspected poisoned rice. The sad incident happened at Oshin Area, along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin metropolis. A source close to the family said, “they all…
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Kwara State, Anselm Lawani, has challenged Nigerian leaders on the delivery of desired dividends of democracy to the people. Speaking at a news conference to mark the 2024 Democracy Day, the Bishop noted that Nigerians were groaning under high inflation and hike in the cost of living. According…
