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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the bid by Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore to compel the Department of State Services (DSS) counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to testify in his ongoing alleged cyberbullying trial, marking the fifth setback for the defendant in the proceedings. Delivering the ruling…
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, the state capital, presided over by Justice Osuolale- Ajayi has declined to recuse himself from the criminal case on Offa robbery involving a former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former state Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed; former Chief of Staff to Ahmed, Yusuf Abdulwahab and Ahmed’s former political aide,…
2026 Amuro Day: New Aare Mayerorun, Meseko Urges Unity Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The newly installed Aare Mayerorun of Amuro Kingdom, Engr. Edward Olatunji Meseko, has called on indigenes of the kingdom to embrace unity towards building a prosperous community. Meseko made the call on Monday while speaking with journalists at his residence in Takete-Ide,…
The State Security Adviser to the Kogi State Government, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), has joined other illustrious sons and daughters of Kabba to celebrate the 2026 Kabba Day festival, describing it as a celebration of unity, culture and progress of the Owe people. In his goodwill message to mark the annual event, Commander Omodara felicitated…
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, the state capital, presided over by Hon Justice T. O. Osuolale-Ajayi has ordered continuation of hearing of the civil case seeking compensations for the victims of Offa Armed Robbery. He directed that the hearing should continue until the Court of Appeal says otherwise in respect of the…
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has reinforced its commitment to community development, economic empowerment and environmental sustainability with a series of interventions benefiting host communities during its 2026 Sustainability Week. A statement from the company said the annual event featured several initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, supporting local enterprises and promoting access to sustainable…
Gov. Ododo Backs Artisanal Miners, Orders Regulation of Mining Activities in Enjema By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Nov 8, 2026 Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared that legitimate artisanal miners in Enjema community, Ankpa Local Government Area, should not be criminalised for engaging in lawful mining activities to earn a living, urging relevant…
The Kogi Government has urged members of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to uphold discipline, responsibility and good conduct throughout their service year. Gov. Ahmed Ododo gave the charge on Saturday at the swearing-in ceremony of the corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya,…
Offa Bank Robbery: Group Says Withdrawal Of 18 Charges Vindicates Saraki, Ahmed Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A group, under the aegis of the Offa Youth Progressives, has described the withdrawal of 18 out of the original 20 charges against former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, over…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, describing the team as worthy ambassadors of the country following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, commended the young players…
