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  The people of Egbeda-Egga community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, are not only reeling in pain but also in dire need of assistance after a devastating rainstorm ravaged the area yesterday, Tuesday, 10th March, 2026, destroying several houses and leaving many families homeless. According to Dr Emmanuel Dare Otitolaiye, President of…

UNILORIN VC Seeks Stronger Partnership With Media Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has called for sustained collaboration between the institution and the media, describing journalists as vital partners in projecting the university’s achievements and strengthening its reputation. Egbewole made the call on Tuesday evening…

  An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Kogi State, Hon. Toba Abraham has praised his Excellency, Gov. Usman Ododo for appointing Engr. Olusegun Joseph as Kogi West Renewed Hope Ambassador. He commended His Excellency for the great trust and confidence reposed in Engr Joseph, describing him as a grassroot politician who has shown consistency…

  The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. This strategic adjustment is aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers and supporting broader economic stability across Nigeria. Under the new…

Saraki to PDP Leaders: Bury the hatchet, accept A/Court verdict Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Former Senate President, Dr, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has appealed to all leaders and stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to bury the hatchet, accept the Court of Appeal verdict, and move towards holding a fresh national convention that will comply…

The Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has reassured Nigerians that the refinery will continue to meet the nation’s fuel needs despite ongoing disruptions in the global oil and gas market.  He noted that while fuel import‑dependent countries are already experiencing panic buying and rationing, Nigeria will not face such challenges again as…

Insecurity: IGP Disu promises more operational bases in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The new Inspector-General of Police,(IGP), Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has disclosed that more operational bases would be established in Kwara State to rout bandits, kidnappers, and all forms of criminality. The IGP, who disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital,…

  The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment ( Kogi AGILE) Project, has taken a significant step towards expanding access to education for out-of-school adolescent girls and vulnerable learners. The project, in collaboration with the Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change in Development (PIBCID), has successfully monitored Mass Literacy Centres across the 21…

Mustapha seeks prayers over Nigeria’s security challenges * Hosts Islamic clerics, others to Ramadan iftar Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has hosted over 200 Islamic clerics, teachers, and opinion leaders from across the local government areas of the Ilorin Emirate Council to a Ramadan Iftar…

ABS Foundation To Commence Ramadan Iftar Feeding Programme in FCT, 6 States Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation will, in the last 10 days of the Ramadan, commence its Annual Ramadan Iftar Feeding Programme in seven States, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to the Foundation, provision of free…