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  The desperation and malignancy are palpable. Salman Idris’s media team is now peddling a laughable narrative of a “stolen mandate” to justify their principal’s poor performance. Let’s set the record straight! Prince Kolawole Matthew won the election fair and square, and Salman Idris was only declared winner due to some undue external influences. The…

Kogi Assembly Passes 2026 Budget After Extensive Public Scrutiny Bashir Opaluwa Idris The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law following a comprehensive review process that involved public participation, budget defense sessions, and legislative scrutiny.   Chairman of the House Committee on Budget Monitoring and Appropriation, Hon. Olawumi Jacob,…

A Tribute to an Inclusive Leader on Her Special Day Happy Birthday to an extraordinary mother and society builder! Your steadfast dedication to caring for the needs of vulnerable people in our community is a tangible proof to your compassionate heart. You embody the true spirit of service, and your impact is felt by many….

  Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Abubakar Malami be remanded at Kuje prison in Abuja. Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is to remain in Kuje prison till January 2, 2026 when his written…

  In a poignant tribute to the late Etsu Abu Ali Mopah III of Bassa Nge Kingdom, the Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union swapped cultural festivities for a free medical outreach in Lokoja on December 27. The medical outreach was organised by the union, in partnership with CAMPDAVID Community Development Organization, offering blood pressure…

Kwara Assembly passes Harmonised Taxes, Levies Bill into law Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approval for Collection) Bill, 2025, into law. The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation during…

‎ ‎The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has called on the Kogi state independent election commission, KOSIEC, to extend the timetable for forthcoming local government election  to enable the  PDP to fully participate. ‎ ‎The party also called on the citizens of the state to stay active, vigilant, conscious of their environment and…

The Ayede Amuro Development Association (AADA) has expressed profound appreciation to Rt. Hon. Joseph Leke Abejide, member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, for his remarkable contributions to community development. In a letter signed by President, Hon. Ayodele I. Solomon and General Secretary, Chief Adeniji Stephen, the association acknowledged Abejide’s generous stewardship, citing significant investments in infrastructure…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 arraigned the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offences to…

  The Ona-Ara Humanitarian Foundation, also known as Ona-Ara Movement Worldwide, marked its 2025 Day with a grand celebration in Ekinrin Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The event, which has become an annual tradition, was held on Monday and featured a range of activities aimed at empowering the local community. The Founder…