October 2025

NGF congratulates Tinubu on Nigeria’s exit from FATF Grey List Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the people of Nigeria on the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List. “This milestone is a clear testament to Your Excellency’s visionary leadership…

  Iloko, a historic and strategic town in Egbe, has long been known for its deep-rooted traditions and harmonious coexistence among its people. Over the years, the community has benefited immensely from the Kogi State Government through the provision of infrastructure, good roads, water projects, and other essential amenities. Among the many features that define…

* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • KOGI STATE SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISEMENT AGENCY (KOSSAA) PRESS STATEMENT 25th OCTOBER 2025 The Kogi State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KOSSAA) is strongly warning business owners in the State against illegal and unauthorized billboards. – *Unauthorized Billboards*: Kogi State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KOSSAA) is warning business owners and the public…

  1. The Kogi State Government has expressed profound gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Major General Waidi Shaibu, a proud son of Kogi State, as the new Chief of Army Staff. 2. In a statement…

  Major General Waidi Shaibu was born on 18 December 1971 in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He gained admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 41 Regular Course in 1989 and was commissioned on 17 September 1994 as a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps. He…

We’ll reposition Nigeria as global tourism destination: Tourism Expert Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin. Stakeholders in hospitality business in Nigeria have called on government, corporate organisations and well-heeled individuals to take advantage of the prevailing peace and harmony in Kwara State to attract financial flow and invest in tourism and hospitality businesses in the State. Speaking…

Experts unite to fight antimicrobial resistance, say it’s silent pandemic Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A transdisciplinary research team from the UK, Spain and Nigeria is working with ruminant and aquaculture stakeholders to develop and validate an alternative to antimicrobials for ruminants and aquaculture. Experts are raising an alarm that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing…

  In a nation where cynicism toward public office has hardened into habit, the emergence of the Public Office Holders Association of Nigeria (POHAN) offers a welcome ray of hope — a reminder that public service, when rightly understood, remains the highest form of patriotism. Founded in February 2020 by Bashorun MD Eseyin, POHAN was…

  Pressures have continued to mount on former President Goodluck Jonathan to shelve his planned bid to contest for the presidency of the country in the 2027 general elections. Those opposed to Jonathan’s aspiration, especially his kinsmen in the Niger Delta, are urging the ex-Nigerian ruler to instead back the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Ahmed…

  The Federal government has restated is commitment to strengthening healthcare institutions for advancement of healthcare delivery system in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako made the reaffirmation at National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu’s Matriculation and Capping Ceremony held at the hospital, recently. He stressed that the Federal Government’s…