Top Kwara News For Today, Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024
Good day, Nigeria! Welcome to The Informant247 roundup of top news headlines in Kwara State for today, Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024.
1. Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq Flags Off Construction of 209.77km Rural Roads
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the construction and rehabilitation of 209.77km of rural roads aimed at enhancing agricultural access and improving food security.
The project, part of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), is supported by the World Bank and French Development Agency, with the Kwara government committing N4 billion in counterpart funding over the past five years.
The total project cost stands at over N19 billion.
2. Alleged N5.78bn Fraud: Ex-Kwara Gov Ahmed, Ex-Commissioner Banu Re-Arraigned on 14-Count Charge
Former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his former Commissioner of Finance, Ademola Banu, were re-arraigned on Monday by the EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N5.78 billion.
The fresh 14-count charges were brought before a Kwara State High Court following the withdrawal of their previous case from the Federal High Court due to a judicial reassignment.
3. Kwara Senator Lola Ashiru, NDLEA in War of Words Over Criticism and Drug Allegations
A public dispute has escalated between Kwara South Senator Lola Ashiru and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The feud began after Ashiru criticized the agency’s performance during a Senate debate.
In retaliation, the NDLEA issued allegations linking the senator to illegal drug activities, sparking further controversy.
4. Fear of Fire Accidents: Community Appeals to Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq Over Dangerous Tanker Route
Residents of Pakata in Ilorin West have appealed to Governor AbdulRazaq to address the hazardous use of the Adeta-Pakata-Alore-Oloje Road by petrol tankers.
The rerouting of these tankers, after the closure of Alfa Yahaya Road, has caused safety concerns for local residents, who fear potential fire accidents.
5. Operation Alanu Tide: Ilorin Youths Applaud Kwara Govt’s Efforts to Enhance Highway Security
The Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association has commended the Kwara government for launching the joint security initiative “Operation Alanu Tide” in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force.
The initiative aims to improve safety on the Ogbomosho-Ilorin highway, which has seen rising security concerns.
Senators Saliu Mustapha and Sadiq Umar, along with Rep. Muktar Tolani Shagaya, have praised Governor AbdulRazaq for the 209.77km rural road project.
They emphasized the initiative’s potential to boost agricultural development and improve rural infrastructure, making access to markets easier for farmers across Kwara State.
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