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Students’ Protest: Kwara Poly Shut Over NYSC Camp Location Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has been shut down following an unrest that broke out on the campus over the use of the institution as a temporary orientation camp for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Polytechnic management said…
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish names of candidates forwarded to it by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, in respect of the February 21, Area Councils election in the Federal…
In recent weeks, certain political voices have attempted to rewrite history by claiming ownership of Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide’s electoral relevance in Yagba Federal Constituency. Among such claims is the assertion that the legislator owes his victories to specific individuals who portray themselves as indispensable power brokers. These claims are not only false but…
Lokoja – Jude Obinama Petrus, Consultant, ATCL, has extended warm birthday greetings to Alhaji Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State. In a statement, Petrus described Bello as a “rare gem” who has remained humble and committed to his duties despite his influential position. He praised Bello’s unwavering loyalty to…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably….
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih (OON). The Chief Imam died on Monday morning in Abuja He was 75 years old. Sheikh Muhammad Bashir, according to a statement personally signed by the Governor, represented the finest breed of…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled two PH‑20 UAS advanced security drones and fleet of security assets procured by Kogi Government to boost military and security operations. The ceremony held at Chari Maigumeri Barracks Lokoja, on Monday, gathered top military brass, heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, religious and…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, on Monday hailed Kogi State for “setting the pace for Nigerian security” as he unveiled two PH‑20 Unmanned Aerial Systems at Chari Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja. The ceremony, gathered top military brass, heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, religious and community leaders. Represented by…
The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, on Sunday joined top-tier party leaders and stakeholders at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja, for a critical consultative meeting focused on the ongoing APC membership e-registration exercise. The high-level gathering was aimed at reviewing the progress…
Gov. Ododo Unveils State-of-the-Art Security Drones, Declares Zero Tolerance for Insecurity in Kogi By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh In a decisive move that further reinforces his administration’s uncompromising stance on security, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, on Monday unveiled two HP-20 State Asset Drones, describing the initiative as…
