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THE Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) has called on the Kogi State Government to intensify efforts to address insecurity, poor road infrastructure, flooding, shortage of health workers, inadequate water supply and other challenges affecting residents across the state. The Network made the call in a position paper presented at its 2026 Annual General Meeting…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to protect children’s identities and prioritise solutions in reporting issues affecting them. UNICEF Child Rights experts made the call on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children. The zonal workshop brought together editors, correspondents and media practitioners from print…
Kwara PDP Refutes Purported Defection Of Its Members To APC Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ubandawaki Ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, has debunked claims that some of its members recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the purported defection as politically contrived. The ward…
As campaigns for the 2026 National Assembly elections officially commence today, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi Central Senatorial District is facing an apparent exodus of key stakeholders and members into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development became public today when a former leader of the PDP, Hon. Suberu Azamare Yakubu, paid…
Kwara 2027: APC launches campaigns for Presidential, National Assembly candidates * As Ilorin West APC holds special prayer Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ubandawaki Ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area, has held a special prayer to mark the take-off of the Presidential and National Assembly campaigns in the…
Police’ll Ensure Stronger Security In Lagos, Ogun Axis: AIG Jimoh Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 Command, Olorundare Jimoh, has pledged stronger security and intelligence-led policing across Lagos and Ogun states, assuring residents of sustained efforts to protect lives, property and critical infrastructure. Jimoh said the police would strengthen…
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has marked International Youth Day with a renewed commitment to advancing youth development through its array of empowerment programmes, while strengthening its positive social impact. A statement issued by the company’s Corporate Communications Department said the event attracted more than 100 participants, comprising Sustainability Champions, graduate trainees, management trainees, NYSC…
The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, is participating in the 37th Annual General Assembly Conference of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), which commenced 18, August, 2026, at the University Auditorium, University of Ilorin. The conference, themed “Building Resilient Universities for Nigeria,” brings together Vice-Chancellors…
Kwara: Ifelodun Travellers Transport System Revived * As Council Signs MoU With P&A Contract Ltd Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Ifelodun local Government, under the leadership of Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with P & A Contract Limited for the construction of a modern motor park in Amoyo, as…
Residents of Orietesu Ward in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State have commended the State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King, for extending the borehole rehabilitation initiative to their community under the Renewed Hope Water System Project, Phase Two. The intervention, which is part of ongoing efforts to improve…
