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Academics seek indigenous AI solutions to tackle insecurity Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Academics from the University of Ilorin and RUDN University, Russia, have called for the indigenisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge and deployment of home-grown technological solutions in addressing insecurity and other socio-economic challenges confronting Nigeria. The call was made by the academics while…

  The Ofu Local Government Traditional Council, in conjunction with sons and daughters of Ofu at home and in the diaspora, has hosted a grand reception in honour of Kogi Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu. The event, held in Ejule on Saturday, was marked by the formal defection of over 600 members from the PDP,…

NIPR Kogi Chapter Inaugurates New Exco, Pledges Renewed Professionalism and Unity The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Kogi State Chapter, has ushered in a new leadership with a pledge to reposition the chapter for greater professionalism, inclusiveness, and institutional impact. The new Executive Committee was inaugurated on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Banquet…

2026 Press Week: Kwara Correspondents’ Chapel holds grand finale May 13 Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The grand finale of the 2026 Press Week of the Kwara State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will hold on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Shalom Hall, City of Refuge in the capital city of Ilorin…

  The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has been screened by the All Progressives Congress, APC, State 2027 Candidates’ Screening Committee in Lokoja on Saturday. A Press Statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed said the screening took place in Lokoja with the…

Don seeks e-learning platforms for relevance in Biology study Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor in the Department of Science Education, University of Ilorin, Ganiyu Bello, has called on government’s agencies, school ICT, as well as edutech providers, to supply e-learning platforms to enhanc relevance in Biology study. Prof. Bello made the call while delivering…

Kwara: Police foil coordinated attack plot, arrest two suspects, recover 3 AK-47 rifles Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has foiled what it described as a coordinated criminal attack plan on the State by a kidnapping syndicate, arresting two suspects and recovering three AK-47 rifles, magazines and live ammunition within the capital…

Kwara: Police bust criminal hideout, nab 13 suspected cultists, drug peddlers * Recover 24 motorcycles, hard drugs Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs and drug peddlers during a major security raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin, following intelligence reports on criminal activities allegedly carried out under…

    ***Grassroots Strongman, Youth Advocate and Bridge-Builder Positioned as APC’s Modern Political Answer for the Future of Kogi West As political realignments gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, conversations around credible, visionary, and people-oriented leadership have continued to dominate the political atmosphere across Kogi State, particularly in Kogi West. Among the…

  The people of Orokere Amuro, Mopamuro LGA, Kogi, have expressed profound gratitude to a Philanthropist, Chief Kunle Abogun for his generous donation of street lights and sponsorship of road grading projects across the community, describing the gesture as rare, exemplary, and deeply impactful. In an appreciation letter signed by the President of Orokere Welfare…