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  On behalf of the Governing Council, Management Staff and Students of Federal College of Education, Okene, I warmly congratulate your Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on your remarkable two years anniversary. I am glad to affirm with pride that under your humane and pragmatic leadership, Kogi State has…

KWSG begins installation of transformers in communities Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has commenced the installation of the 34 recently procured transformers across the State as part of efforts to improve citizens’ access to electricity and enhance socio-economic activities of the State. The Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, disclosed this…

  Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to education, describing it as the most enduring pillar for human capital development and sustainable societal progress. The Governor stated this at the 7th Combined Convocation Ceremony and 25th Anniversary celebration of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, marking…

Kwara: Scores of bandits neutralised in ongoing Military operations • Residents urged to fish out moles, be vigilant Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Ongoing military operations have attacked terrorist camps in parts of Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State, neutralising many kidnappers and terrorists. The military operations, according to preliminary security report…

  Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer CSO to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha has declared that the dismissal of his trial in the murder of Kudirat Abiola by Supreme Court has proved his innocence in the murder charge against him. Al-Mustapha said that he bore no grudge against one…

  The Federal Government on Friday, launched a comprehensive package of agricultural support in Kogi State, aimed at improving productivity, enhancing food security, and promoting youth empowerment. The package includes the distribution of dry season inputs, establishment of a seed laboratory, and training of youths in equipment fabrication under the International Fund for Agricultural Development…

Arson: Seven suspects arraigned in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Seven suspects alleged of conspiring to set fire on the house of a traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have been arraigned before the Kwara state High Court, sitting in Ilorin. The suspects are identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji…

Kwara Gov charges new NYSC members on patriotism, discipline ‎ Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin ‎Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has charged the newly sworn-in members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the State to make patriotism, discipline and integrity their watchwords. ‎ ‎Governor AbdulRazaq gave the admonition at the swearing-in ceremony of the…

“Rising Star, Top Contender: Prince Mathew Kolawole Eyes Kabba Bunu Ijumu Federal Constituency Seat in 2027” Prince Mathew Kolawole, former Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, is making waves as a top contender for the 2027 House of Representative Election. A man to watch out for, many see him as the man to beat in…

Kwara: BDC operator jailed for rejecting Naira, operating without licence Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A 46-year-old Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Muhammed Inuwa, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for refusing to accept the Naira as legal tender and for operating without a valid licence. Inuwa was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment by Justice…