October 16, 2025

    Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing sector. The legislation, according to him, holds the keys to accelerating the nation’s economic growth and creating sustainable…

  The Kogi State Government, led by Governor Ahmed Ododo, has intensified its crackdown on banditry and other criminal activities in the state. In a major operation, the combined security forces, led by the State Security Adviser, Cdr Jerry Omodara (rtd), demolished and set ablaze bandits’ camps and hideouts in Aherin-Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government…

Kogi State Rides High on Federal Appointments Under Governor Ododo’s Leadership By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Lokoja October 16, 2025 Kogi State is experiencing a surge in federal appointments, with several indigenes landing key positions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s leadership is being credited for this development, with many attributing it…

  The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN has clarified that no inmate approved for pardon under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. He said that the process remained at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard…

Kwara Gov flags off 15.1km Ojoku-Ilemona road * As he joins Minister Umahi to inspect Eiyenkorin-Offa road Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the construction of 15.150km Ojoku-Ilemona road in Oyun Local Government, saying the project builds on his efforts to open up communities for economic growth and pleasurable…

Kogi State Government Scores Big Win Against Insecurity By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Aherin- Kabba Bunu, Kogi State October 16, 2025 The Kogi State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against insecurity. Two notorious bandits of Niger State origin, with gunshot wounds, were arrested in…

  Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention. The judge on Thursday specifically…

  Today, at the headquarters of the world’s largest solar panel production company, LONGi, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, Nigeria finalised a strategic partnership through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) led by its Director-General, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha. The Nigerian delegation was received by the President Boshen Zhong and Vice President Li Wenxue of LONGi and…

    The Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha has seek the collaboration of LONGi Solar Company to advanced discussions on the establishment of a 500–1,000 MW solar panel production factory in Nigeria. Dr Mustapha in an effort to actualize the vision of ECN under his leadership led Nigerian delegation to LONGi’s…

Fashola to deliver UNILORIN’s Convocation Lecture Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin As the 40th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Ilorin get underway, the management of the institution has released the programme of activities for the event. A statement by the Registrar of the University, Mr Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, disclosed that the programme would run from…