October 2025

KW-IRS Tax Quiz Competition: Six schools emerge finalists Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin In furtherance of its vision to raise tax compliant citizens and propagate tax education among the younger generation, the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in collaboration with the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the semi-final stage…

  My attention has been drawn to the matter regarding my estranged son “Jeremiah Dada” who was arrested on suspicion of his involvement in connection with selling hard drugs to bandits. I am aware that the matter is under a thorough investigation but has gone viral especially an attempt to link me with the incidence….

    Kukah, Sanusi, Atedo Rally Behind Dangote Refinery, Warn Labour Against Disruption       A group of eminent Nigerians, top business leaders, clerics, and civil society advocates, have cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the organised labour movement against actions capable of undermining national economic interests, particularly concerning the Dangote…

  The Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has reached another remarkable milestone with the completion of 273.33 kilometers of rural roads across participating states in Nigeria — a major stride toward improving rural connectivity, enhancing agricultural productivity, and boosting economic opportunities for farming communities. This landmark achievement was disclosed by the National Coordinator…

  The Kogi State House of Assembly has commended five prominent sons of Ankpa Local Government Area for their exceptional contributions to community development, security, and social welfare. The motion, titled “Motion of Commendation for Outstanding Community Development Efforts in Ankpa Local Government Area,” was moved by the member representing Ankpa I State Constituency, Hon….

  OGORI/MAGONGO – In a significant political development, a distinguished son of Ogori/Magongo, Nathaniel Orayen Mosisuga, has officially declared his interest to contest for the position of Chairman in the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Mosisuga, an astute and well-established Architect based in Abuja, has taken…

  In a continued effort to promote inclusivity and equitable participation in governance, the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and member representing Ibaji State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, today, Wednesday 8th October 2025, re-presented her Private Member Bill titled “A Bill for a Law to Provide for Gender…

  The Kogi State House of Assembly has expressed grave concern over the alleged illegal sale of large portions of reserved community land by some traditional rulers within Kogi/Kotonkarfi Local Government Area, particularly along the Chikara community axis up to the Kogi State boundary with Abaji in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The development followed…

  A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, was on Wednesday, told that no banking regulation was breached in the withdrawals of funds by the government house administration under former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs Williams Abimbola said that her bank, United…

NSA urged to intervene in Kwara South security situation Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A passionate appeal has been made to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for an urgent intervention in addressing the rising wave of insecurity that is ravaging the Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State. It would be recalled that…