June 2024

  The Kwara State Government has presented five modern commercial boats to five communities in the coastal areas of Kaiama Local Government to boost their economic activities. It would be recalled that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq recently procured 40 modern boats for the use of coastal communities across the state. Presenting the boats…

  The Supreme Court has discharged and aquited a Nigerian Army Sergeant, Akawu Bala from death sentence imposed on him by the General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army. The respite came the way of the embattled Army Sergeant after spending 12 years in Kaduna prison waiting for ratification of the death sentence passed on…

  ‘’The attention of MNR has been drawn to a strident advocacy that seeks to convert an annexure of decree 24 of 1999 to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN). The champion of the said advocacy is Dr. Akin Fapohunda who has zealously offered himself as a consultant to Mr. President by…

  . Commends INEC for organising credible guber poll A group, Election Transparency Advocacy Coalition, has flayed some politicians in Kogi State who lost the 2023 governorship election in the state for pouring their frustration on the Independent National Electoral Commission and sponsoring campaign of calumny against the Commission for doing its constitutional duty. Warning…

  In a significant ruling, the Ihima High Court in Obangede, Kogi State, has sentenced Audu Siyaka Obe to death by hanging for the heinous murder of Aisha Aminu, a member of the disabled community. The verdict comes exactly one year after the gruesome crime was committed. The Presiding Judge, Justice Aisha, found the suspect…

  I would like to extend my hearty greetings and sincere congratulations to you on the recent success of the 2024 Ekinrin-Adde Day celebration. Your constant and unwavering efforts, tireless and steadfast dedication to the progress of Ekinrin-Adde have made a truly significant impact on the community, and it was a great honour to witness…

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 10 people to various jail terms for internet fraud. A statement by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, said: “On Monday, June 24, 2024, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court…

  The Management Team of the State Emergency Management Agency, led by the Executive Secretary, Alh Mouktar Atimah alongside the Caretaker Chairman, Lokoja Local Government Hon. Abdullahi Ademu and his team visited the scene of the fire disaster in Jamata area of the state. This is to show the commitment of the state government led…

  The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated the sum of N10, 027, 580,694.63 into the coffers of the Federal Government between January and May 2024. The Command in the period under review also made 21 seizures of different prohibited items with the total duty paid value of N35, 416,140,00….

  Forum of Okun Media Professional will inaugurate its newly appointed Chairman, Chief Femi Olugbemi and other executives on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the NUJ Secretariat, Lokoja. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m at the renovated hall of the NUJ complex. Chairman of the caretaker committee of the Association, Mr. Emmanuel Adeyemi made…