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  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…

Why Healthcare Workers Won’t See a Doctor: The Hidden Crisis in Hospital Corridors   …Study reveals alarming patterns of self-treatment among medical professionals despite excellent knowledge   In hospital corridors across Nigeria, an unusual form of medical consultation takes place daily. A nurse with persistent headaches asks a colleague for a quick opinion between shifts….

The Ohunene Empowerment Initiative, founded by Kogi State First Lady, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has launched an economic empowerment program, “Moving Forward Together,” aimed at fostering a disability-inclusive society. In her welcome address on Wednesday at Muhammadu Buhari Square Lokoja, Hajia Ododo emphasized the importance of inclusivity, stating, “Today, we remind one another that nobody…

  The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, Engr Azad Nawabuddin, has received commendation from host communities for his exemplary commitment to community development. Community leaders and stakeholders hailed his leadership for the timely implementation of the Community Development Agreement (CDA), as well as the consistent rollout of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes….

The Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the murder of late politician, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Kudirat Abiola was the wife of the late businessman cum politician, Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of…

  Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba has declared it’s readiness to graduate a total of 26,160 students who have concluded their courses of studies during it’s combined 7th convocation ceremony holding Friday and Saturday this week. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Marietu Tenuche disclosed this on Wednesday during the pre-convocation press conference held at…