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  The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) Project, has kicked off the rehabilitation and upgrade of nine (9) livestock markets across the state Speaking during the stakeholders’ engagement and handover of site at Okumi Livestock Market, Lokoja, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin, commended His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman…

  The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from…

January 8, 2026 When earthquakes level cities or floods cut off entire regions, rescue teams race against time with one critical challenge: staying connected. A new theoretical framework developed by an international research team could significantly improve how emergency wireless networks function in disaster zones, potentially saving lives through better coordination. Led by Ikenna Uzoma…

  Kogi PDP Chairman, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, declares his party’s readiness to take over Lugard House in 2027, saying APC’s time is up. Gambo urges Kogi people to remain faithful to PDP, citing the party’s strong structures and past prosperity. He describes APC as “people living in a rented apartment” and predicts a landslide…

Group Urges Senator Yari to Step Aside Over Geregu Power Board Appointment A civil society organisation, the Coalition for Change and Transparency (CCT), has called on Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari, representing Zamfara West, to step aside from his legislative duties following concerns surrounding his recent appointment as chairman of Geregu Power Plc. In a statement…

Ex-Gov Ahmed’s trial: Mild drama in court over served documents by EFCC counsel * Case adjourned to February 16 for continuation of hearing Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin There was a mild drama at the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, on Thursday during the continuation of hearing in the N5.78bn case instituted by the Economic and…

  The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife on Tuesday 6 January 2026 paid an operational visit to Headquarters 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, during which he commissioned projects executed by the Brigade in furtherance of personnel welfare and improved operational efficiency. During the visit, the GOC commissioned the…

  The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has said that Dangote Cement Plc is making measurable impacts in its Gboko Host Communities of Benue State. At the commissioning of Dangote Cement’s multi-million-naira water projects, scholarship awards and youth skill acquisition programme, the minister commended the company for its impactful contributions to host…

  -Accuses APC of Interfering in ADC Affairs   Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has vowed not to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, dismissing calls for him to “step aside” as a betrayal of the Nigerian people. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday titled,…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between…