August 2025

Kwara Farmers laud Gov AbdulRazaq on rural road projects Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Farmers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s sustained investment in rural infrastructure, particularly the roads linking farming communities to markets and processing centres. The commendation was given by the Chairman of…

  A HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has imposed a fine of N85million against the Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for freezing one of the bank’s customers’ account by relying on an invalid court order. The court also ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze the account domicile in its…

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…