News Update
Operatives of the Nigerian Army have arrested 12 suspects in connection with acts of terrorism being carried out by a breakaway group of the Boko Haram insurgents, known as Mahmuda, reportedly occupying the Kanji Lake National Park in Niger State. The group had also before now allegedly terrorised residents of neighbouring border communities in…
The youths empowerment project of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) – Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Skills Acquisition Centre – has reached 80 percent completion level. The acceleration of work on the multi-million naira project followed its take-over by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. It would be recalled that the Governor had during the annual…
The Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has called for the promotion of local content in the production, delivery, and consumption of goods and services across Nigeria. Mrs Ododo emphasized the need to promote indigenous culture that fosters entrepreneurship, discipline, and unity among the people. Speaking when she played host…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) will on Wednesday May 14 hold a valedictory court session in honour of the late Hon. Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a Justice of the court who died in October last year. The valedictory session will hold at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court at 2pm and will…
IEDPU lauds Comrade Issa Aremu’s leadership style at MINILS Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, has commended the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies,Ilorin, Comrade Issa Obalowu Aremu, mni, for repositioning the Institute for better service delivery since he…
Few days ago, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo concluded a 5-day inspection tour of ongoing road projects and community engagement across the five local government areas of Kogi Central Senatorial District comprising Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene, and Ogori-Magogo local government area as part of his administration’s ongoing commitment to enhance equitable development across the…
Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a shining example of youthful leadership and dedication. His relentless efforts in galvanizing different communities across Nigeria in support of his father’s presidency are truly commendable. As a prominent figure, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to empowering the Nigerian youth and fostering national…
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the security and wellbeing of its citizens, assuring the public that it is intensifying efforts to safeguard lives and property across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government described recent flashes of…
In a powerful testament to healing, reconciliation, and transformation, the Kogi Central Youths (KCY) have launched a major peace and empowerment initiative to honour the memories of young lives lost during the turbulent political era of the early 2000s. The event, marked by remembrance and renewed hope, highlighted how a once-violent past is now…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters during coordinated sting operations at different locations across Kwara State. The arrests, according to the EFCC, were carried out following actionable intelligence gathered on the suspects’ alleged involvement in various forms of cybercrime, adding that the…
