WAEC Danger: Kogi Government Must Secure Our Schools Now – An Open Letter to Governor Ododo By Alao Sunday Adamadamosi, Lokoja It is that time of the year again when thousands of bright young Kogites file into examination halls across the state to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). For these students,…

EFCC Boss Decries Huge Financial Outlay Required To Win Elections * Says A Guber Aspirant Spends About N30bn In Primary Election Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spent between N20 billion and N30 billion to…

  Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are to proceed on their 2026 yearly vacation from July 27, according to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The Chief Judge who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja said that the vacation is pursuant to to the provisions of Order 46,…

KWASU Unveils Gender Studies Centre * Pushes digital Inclusion for women, vulnerable groups Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has intensified its drive for gender equity and inclusive development with the launch of its Centre for Gender Studies, as scholars and development experts called for greater digital inclusion and protection for…

Our Thank You For Gov. Ododo Will Be With The Use Of The Thumb In No Distant Time – Bashiru Gegu The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, has assured that the people of Kogi Local Government Area will reciprocate Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s gestures through overwhelming support at…

  The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, has called on local government chairmen in Kogi State to prioritize community involvement and strengthen Ward Development Committees, WDCs, as the key to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Dr Kene made the call in his presentation at a 2-Day…

Lokoja Traditional Council Mourns First Onogie Afemai   The Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the First Onogie Afemai of Lokoja, Alhaji Zakari Dangana, popularly known as De-Noble Zak. In a condolence letter dated June 7, 2026, the council described the late traditional title holder as a respected…

  The attention of the Kogi State House of Assembly has been drawn to recent allegations published by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) concerning the management of funds associated with security operations in Kogi State. As the foremost legislative institution in the state, the House wishes to state unequivocally that the allegations and…

  The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT), will host its 11th National Conference and 12th Annual General Meeting on June 24-25, 2026 in Abuja, convening policymakers, industry leaders and practitioners to advance female participation in the digital economy. Folusho Owoeye, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NIWIIT, made the announcement in a statement made…