October 2025

    Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the publisher of NewsDiaryOnline, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, on his election as the new President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the election of Mr. Nmodu as a demonstration of unity, maturity,…

  The Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, has extended warm felicitations to Asiwaju Prince (Dr.) Olatunji Olusoji, Founder of the PROOF Foundation, on the occasion of his birthday. He described the Asiwaju of Ayere Kingdom as a man whose consistent efforts have continued to uplift the lives of many across…

  As the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, JOPALJIKS Foundation, through its flagship program “Pad a Girl Child Initiative” joins the global community in celebrating the strength, resilience, and potential of every girl. This year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” resonates deeply with JOPALJIKS Foundation’s mission…

A NEW LEASE: WHY TINUBU WILL GET A SECOND WIND By Ajiroba Yemi Kotun “A child never does finish a chore.” – American Gothic, 1988 BOLDLY taking for granted that the Nigerian president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), whose “reforms have stabilized the nation’s economy” would seek re-election in 2027, one wonders if he will…

  The Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group, comprising stakeholders from the seven Local Government Areas of Kogi West Senatorial District, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office. The endorsement was made in a Communique at the end of a strategic meeting held in Kabba, Kogi…

  I would have thought that the wise decision made in 2021 to cancel the Egbe Unity Day would have been replicated in 2025. The level of insecurity in 2021 is a child’s play compared to what we have in 2025. To show respect for the dead, a community deeply traumatised and our soldiers doing…

  The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Israel Afolabi Amoo, has decried the worsening state of the nation, describing Nigeria as a country “hanging by the mercy of God” amid economic collapse, insecurity, and leadership failure. Speaking at the 26th Provincial Council Meeting of the Church…

  The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has partnered with the Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs, Civil Society Organizations, and other stakeholders to promote girl child education. The partnership was celebrated during a road walk and panel discussion held on Saturday in Lokoja to commemorate the 2025 International…

Tributes galore at late elder statesman C.O Adebayo’s wake Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described the former Governor of the State, Cornelius Adebayo, as a great leader, a bridge builder, and shepherd who played very important roles at different moments of Nigerian history. He said history will never forget how…

  Ankpa, Kogi State, In a bid to bolster security coordination and enhance crime-fighting efforts, the Zonal Security Adviser for Ankpa Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed, has convened a strategic interface briefing with all security agencies operating across Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Local Government Areas. The high-level meeting, held earlier this week, aimed at…