The fourth prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC in the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has re-affirmed that fund withdrawals by the state government did not breach any banking law. During cross-examination before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court…

Scores of APC youths defect to PDP in Ilorin Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A major political realignment has unfolded in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as hundreds of youths from Ajikobi, Alanamu and Ubandawaki Wards defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event drew a large crowd…

Court Affirms Hon. Muhammed Sani Gambo As Kogi PDP Chairman … Orders his immediate swearing in, recognition by PDP NWC, other concerned authorities. A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has affirmed Hon. Muhammed Sani Gambo as the Kogi State People’s Democratic Party Chairman. Delivering a consequential judgement, in suit no. FRC,/LKJ/CS/39/2024, Justice Isah A….

Don to FG: Ban importation of anti-fouling agents Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, Hussein Okoro, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to sponsor a bill for an act that will prohibit the importation and use of anti-fouling agent in Nigeria’s marine system. Anti-fouling paints…

  There is no nation on earth where citizens speak so harshly, so hopelessly, and so carelessly about their own country, their president, and their government as Nigerians do. From the beer parlour to the boardroom, from social media to street corners, on television and in newspapers, the default national language has become complaint. We…

NGF Congratulates Governor Soludo On Re-Election Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has sent its hearty congratulations to Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CON) on his victory at the Saturday gubernatorial election in Anambra State. In a statement on Sunday that was signed by the forum’s chairman, and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman…

Kwara North school wins 2025 tax competition, gets N2.5m Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Shepherd School, Lafiagi, Patigi local government area of Kwara State, has emerged winner of this year’s quiz competition organised by the state’s Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS.) It scored 20 points to edge out its closest rival, Government Secondary School Lafiagi which…

30th Coronation Anniversary: Emir of Ilorin lauded for quality leadership Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has been lauded for his leadership skills that have grown the ancient city of Ilorin, known as modicum of peace and scholarship, into a cosmopolitan city. The…

The Deputy Leader of House of Representatives and Member Representing Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims felicitates with the member representing Ankpa 2 State Constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Abbas Ibrahim Linco on his birthday. In a statement issued in Abuja on…

  The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has commended the people of Kabba for restoring peace and unity after years of division, describing their reconciliation as a powerful testament to collective strength and wisdom. Speaking at the 2025 Kabba Day Celebration and ₦500 Million Development Fund Launch in Kabba, Kabba-Bunu Local Government…