August 2025

Kwara: Newly promoted FRSC officers urged to redouble efforts Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Zonal Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), in charge of Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti States, ACM Chichebem Onukwubiri, has urged the newly promoed officers in the zone to redouble their efforts, exhibit professionalism and lead by example. The Zonal…

  The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Abubakar Gegu, has praised Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo for placing the State on the world map of investment, revenue generation and job creation. Engr. Bashiru made the disclosure in a statement following the Governor’s efforts in setting machinery in place to Secure…

  As part of activities marking the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and exploitation. A town hall meeting was held in Lokoja, the state capital, to sensitize the public on the dangers of human trafficking and to advocate…

    The Kogi State government has set machinery in motion to secure investments for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state. This was the outcome of a meeting held earlier this week between Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Chief…

  The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 arraigned five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue and one bank staff before Justice Musa Danladi of the Katsina State High Court sitting in Katsina, Katsina State. They were arraigned on seven-count charges bordering on…

AfDB Lauds Gov. Ododo, Lists State Among SAPZ Beneficiaries   The African Development Bank (AfDB) has lauded the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s commitment to advancing agriculture and food security, as Kogi State looks set to benefit from the Bank’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This was disclosed during a…

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to carry out a thorough investigation into the real estate sector of Nigeria’s economy as part of concerted effort to curb corruption in the country. The anti-graft agency said that the probe will begin in the Federal Capital Territory with a view to determining…

Gov AbdulRazaq Inspects Ongoing Rural Road Projects Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected different ongoing rural roads in Asa local government area, describing them as continuous efforts to spread development to every segment of the State. Among the ongoing road projects visited by the Governor were the 17.7km Madi-Peeke and…

  The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah says the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is making deliberate and impactful progress across key sectors of governance, with security, education, and infrastructure at the forefront of his administration’s agenda. He disclosed this during a recent media appearance on Rapid Television…

Yagba Federal Constituency: Rotation Arrangement has been destroyed a long time ago – Leke Abejide …asserts that he is contesting 2027 election for the good of the people By Samuel Temiloluwa The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency and House Committee Chairman on Customs and Excise, Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, has described those calling for rotation…