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NPF Challenges N30m Damages Awarded to Sowore in Appeal Court Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Police Force has appealed against the judgment of the Federal High Court, Lagos, which awarded N30 million damages to an activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over his declaration as a wanted person. In the appeal filed before the Court…

  A powerful display of community spirit and compassion took place at the Late Ojo Scout compound in Okene, as Comr. Omeiza Audu Troy sponsored a 2-Day Medical Outreach on Eye Screening for the aged people of Okene and Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency. The outreach, which provided thorough eye examinations, free medications, and knowledge to those…

Remains of SUN correspondent in Kwara laid to rest Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin There were emotional scenes in Ilorin on Thursday and Friday as journalists, church and family members, as well as associates gathered to bid farewell to the late SUN correspondent in Kwara State, Elder Olarewaju Olayiwola Emmanuel (JP). He was also a former…

  The Kogi State Government has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, over the appointment of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Secretary, Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation, describing the decision as well-deserved and nationally beneficial. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley…

Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals and writing materials to primary school pupils in their host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, as part of its education support programme. A total of 1,323 pupils, including children with special needs, benefited from the…

  As part of its commitment to enhancing security and reinforce effective community policing in its host communities, Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, has commissioned two security outposts in Iwaa and Apata communities. Caption Plant Director Dangote Cement Obajana, Engr Azad Nawabuddin unveils a security post donated by the company to the Apata…

APC Ward Congress commences in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Members and stalwarts of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in their numbers, have trooped out across the State for the commencement of the APC Ward Congress. From Adewole, Oju Ekun Zarumi, and Alanamu in Ilorin West, Ibagun in Ilorin East,…

Don urges review of Nigeria’s wage structure to reflect cost-of-living realities Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at the University of Ilorin, Ismaila Bolarinwa Kadiri, has lamented Nigeria’s poor wage structure, saying it is the major cause of industrial unrest across the country, low productivity and poverty among the…

  Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has received the award of “Icon of Livestock Development in Nigeria” from the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). The award was presented on Friday at the Banquet Hall Government House, Lokoja, during the association’s Dinner and Award Night, with the Governor represented by his Deputy, Elder Joel…

ODU President Applauds Kogi State Government’s Swift Action on Ogori/Magongo Security Problems. The President of the Ogori Descendants Union (ODU), Dr. Gabriel Aiso, has commended the Kogi State Government for its prompt and decisive response to the recent security challenges affecting Ogori/Magongo communities. The Union had earlier raised serious concerns over rising incidents of insecurity…