October 2025

*Abuja Architect Commends Tinubu for Appointing Amupitan as INEC Chairman* By Rimade Mosimabale October 2025 Abuja-based architect, Nathaniel Orayen Mosisuga, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating and securing the approval of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released in Abuja, Mosisuga…

    The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against actions that contravene Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations, reaffirming that strikes and lockouts are expressly prohibited within such zones for a period of ten years from commencement of operations.   The Authority’s…

    Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his remarkable contribution to the development of education in Nigeria. The governor, who featured on the cover of Daily Independent Newspaper, was unveiled among sixteen distinguished Nigerians named as Education Ambassadors in recognition of their roles in advancing education and national…

Army deploys full brigade to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests • Gov AbdulRazaq lauds President Tinubu Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Nigerian Army headquarters has deployed a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of Kwara South, as troops were already milling through communities inward Oke Ode and Babanla, both in Ifelodun Local Government Area….

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…