December 18, 2025

Hon. Idowu Calls for Accountability as Culture, Tourism Ministry Defends Budget Bashir Opaluwa Idris The Chairman, House Committee on Culture and Tourism at the Kogi State House of Assembly and Member Representing Yagba West State Constituency, Hon. Ibikunle Idowu, has called for accountability and transparency in the implementation of government programmes as the Ministry of…

  The Ace Initiative for Sustainable Development, has successfully concluded a comprehensive climate education programme supported by the Pulitzer Centre. The event bringing together primary schools, universities, government representatives, and environmental experts in a landmark effort to expand climate literacy across Nigeria. The project, which culminated virtually on the 27th to 28th November, unfolded in…

Group condemns call for renaming of UNILORIN after Sheik Alimi * Urges Gov to rename Govt House as David Lasisi Bamigboye Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A socio-cultural organisation, under the aegis of the Kwara South Consultative Forum, has kicked against the call by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for the renaming of the…

  The tranquil confluence town of Lokoja, Kogi State, has long been the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Yet, despite hosting this crucial agency, the state has watched as outsiders fill the top seat. Now, with the recent vacancy created following the resignation of the former Managing Director, a groundswell of voices…

  The sad news of the transition to eternal glory of our beloved father, mentor, trail blazer, older brother and good friend, Professor Adamu Baikie, is gradually sinking in, just as I have to come to terms with the inevitable departure to the world beyond of a unique and enigmatic individual whom I have ever…

  Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Engr. Bashir Muhammed Abubakar, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring that mineral resources translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Engr. Abubakar made the remarks while defending the Ministry of Solid Minerals’ 2026 budget before the Kogi State House of Assembly. According to the commissioner, Kogi State…

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Acharu Okpanachi, has reiterated the commitment of the state government to strengthening programmes that promote the welfare and protection of women and vulnerable groups. Hon. Okpanachi stated this while defending the Ministry’s proposed 2026 budget before the Kogi State House of Assembly in…