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Walk through the streets of Lokoja township, the bustling markets of Kabawa, the riverine communities of Adankolo or the hillside settlements of Karaworo and you will hear one thing repeatedly: “2027 is settled.” In Lokoja 1 State Constituency, the conversation is no longer about who will represent the people in the Kogi State House…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has expressed profound sadness over the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the revered elder statesman and National Leader of Afenifere, who passed away at the age of 100. Akpabio described the passing of Pa Fasoranti as a profound loss to his family, the Yoruba nation…
The full text of the Governor’s Press statement. With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100. Pa Fasoranti was a patriarch, a beacon of wisdom, integrity and…
2027: Kwara Chapter Of Renewed Hope Youth Engagement Unveiled * As AbdulRazaq Charges APC Campaign Group To Be Peaceful Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated the state coordinating office of the Renewed Hope Youth Engagement (RHYE) with a charge on members to engage the people meaningfully to win their…
The PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has established a new Directorate of Stage Organisation and Management and announced changes to the leadership of its youth and women mobilisation directorates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointments and adjustments, announced in a press statement signed by the Council’s Secretary, Hope Uzodimma, follow the inauguration…
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Christopher Odofin admitted on Tuesday at the FCT High Court that the former Chairman of the Tenders Board of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Mr Abel Enitan, who awarded the contract for the expansion of the Katsina Airport Apron Extension, was not put…
The Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA) has criticised Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over his recent political activities and comments on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing him of political bias and questioning his record in public office. The group also allegef that Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s recent political activities are motivated by opposition to President Bola Tinubu and…
Kwara Gov Inaugurates President Tinubu’s Door-to-Door Campaigns • Tasks APC members on issue-based engagements Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement in Ilorin, the state capital, signalling the commencement of campaigns for the re-election of President Tinubu in the State. Performing the…
*CITIZENS MUST CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS TO SUSTAIN DEMOCRACY AT SUBNATIONAL LEVEL.* *REPORTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS CONDUCTED ON 17TH OCTOBER 2026 IN KOGI STATE BY STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (SIEC) AS OBSERVED BY CONSCIENCE FOR HUMAN RIGHT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (CHRCR).* *INTRODUCTION* Local government elections remain the closest form of election…
Child Abuse: KWSG Vows To Enforce Child Protection Laws Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Following the rescue of a 12-year-old girl who was maltreated by her stepmother, father and a neighbour, the Kwara State Government has warned parents and guardians to desist from child maltreatment and all forms of child abuse, vowing to enforce all child…
