June 2025

  The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Divisional Police Headquarters in Ekirin Ade, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The facility, built by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, features modern tools, digital surveillance systems, and infrastructure to enhance policing. During the ceremony, Governor Ododo said, “Today, we…

  The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory High Court was on Wednesday told that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and two other persons standing trial on alleged money laundering have no record of property purchase with EFAB Property Company. A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr…

Kwara: Again, 3 killed, 1 abducted in 2 violent abduction incidents Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed another two incidents of violent crime that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 25th June, 2025, in Patigi Local Government Area of the State. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun…

Gov AbdulRazaq, Saraki, Senator Mustapha mourn ex-Gov Adebayo Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the family and associates of former Governor of the State, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, over his demise, describing the deceased as “an all-time patriot, statesman, and progressive who represented great ideals and fought for good…

UNILORIN VC mourns Adebayo, ex-Kwara Governor Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the demise of a former Governor of the State, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo. Chief Adebayo, who served as Governor of the…

KWSG winds down Harmony Holdings for non-profitability * House to debate, ratify Council approval Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Following their numerous financial crises, liabilities, and the since 2012, Kwara State Executive Council has resolved to revert all public properties in Harmony Holdings and its wobbling subsidiaries back to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated for better…

Ex-Kwara Gov C. O. Adebayo dies at 84 Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Former Governor of Kwara State and one-time Minister of Communications, Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, is dead. He died at the age of 84. He passed away early Wednesday morning in Abuja, according to information from his family. Adebayo, who was born on February 24,…

  Our people have repeatedly urged me not to dignify those who seek to relegate Mopamuro to second-class status in Yagba land, motivated by inordinate ambition, selfish contracts, or mere stomach infrastructure. We know them. We know why each of them believes Mopamuro has no capable son or daughter worthy of representing us. To some,…

  In a bid to harness the mineral resources in the state, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on both foreign and domestic investors to explore the abundant solid mineral wealth that Kogi has to offer. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr Unubi Emmanuel, the…

  The Jordan Football Academy (Jordan FA) has emerged victorious in Match Day Four of the Afriskaut Elite Super League, thrashing Royal Base FC 4-0 at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja. The six-team tournament, sponsored by the Afriskcaut/Ozi-Bako Foundation, provides a platform for young players to showcase their talents and potential. Aliu Akorede opened the…