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Insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges confronting Nigeria today, with banditry, kidnapping, and violent attacks threatening lives, livelihoods, and the very fabric of communities. Kogi State, situated at the heart of the nation and sharing boundaries with ten states and the Federal Capital Territory, has in recent times found itself at the…
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday described the declaration of strike by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) as a bully and guerrilla tactics meant to hold Nigerians to ransom for selfish agenda. Dismissing as tissues of lies, the claims of mass sack made PENGASSAN in its statement on Saturday…
Bandits Kill 12 in Kwara community Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an unfortunate bloody attack by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, 28th September, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, resulting in the killing of 12 vigilantes, including the Baale of Ogbayo. …
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has been recognised on the international stage with three prestigious awards. The accolades include the African Public Service Excellence Award, the African Governor of the Year Award, and a certificate of special recognition from the House of Representatives of South Carolina. The awards given during the 2025…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, attended the 8th Day Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Pa Asiru Ijagbemi, father of Hon. Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, at the deceased’s residence in Bagido, Isanlu, Yagba East LGA, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. During the visit, Governor Ododo extended his heartfelt sympathies…
Gov Abdulrazaq seeks increased security deployment following Oke Ode attacks • Mourns forest guards, residents lost in Sunday incident • As Army HQ directs GOC Ibadan to relocate to Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for increased security deployments to the state to rout the criminals involved in attacks…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has encouraged Nigerians to embrace the integration of Jatropha and Cassava for biogas production to strengthen energy security, create jobs, reduce waste, protect the environment, and drive rural economic growth. This call was made by the Director-General/CEO of ECN, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, in a message to the flag-off…
Saraki hails peaceful conduct of PDP State Congress in Kwara * Rues spate of banditry, kidnappings in the State * As Bawa Issa elected new State Chairman Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has lauded the peaceful conduct of the congresses of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State…
Tourism wearing a new face in Kwara: Commissioner * Urges Kwarans, foreigners to embrace it Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has continued to showcase the beauty of culture and traditional assets and its uniqueness in the daily lives of the citizens, urging the people to embrace it for development. The State Commissioner for…
The Kogi Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has demonstrated transparency and accountability in its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) ATM card distribution initiative. The Project Coordinator, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, stated this at Okene Secondary School, while monitoring the CCT ATM card distribution to beneficiaries across schools in Kogi Central Senatorial District….
