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By Admin The National Executive Council of the Igala Cultural and Development Association ICDA has condemned in strong terms the recent brutal killings of four Ibaji citizens by yet to be apprehended hoodlums. This is as it calls on the state government and security agencies not to leave any stone unturned until the perpetrators are…
By Admin The Dr Agbo Major Gilbert led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday described the proposal by U.S lawmakers to investigate and sanction its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and others as unfortunate. The party said this in a statement signed by its National Vice Chairman, Northwest, Alhaji Sani Danmasani. Recall that…
By Admin A group of five Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced sweeping legislation aimed at holding the Nigerian government and specific political and ethnic actors accountable over alleged religious persecution and mass atrocities, escalating diplomatic pressure even as Washington expands security cooperation with Nigeria. The proposed measure, titled the “Nigeria…
By Dada Ahmed. After a whole year of patriotic brainstorming devoted to peace, unity and the accelerated socio-economic and political development of Egbiraland in Kogi Central Senatorial District, members of the Kogi Central Think Tank Forum (KCTTF) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, resolved to take a brief but strategic pause. The decision, members explained, was…
By Isaiah Eka Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports in Akwa Ibom, has urged public servants to use sport as a tool for youth empowerment, economic growth, social cohesion, and international recognition. Bassey stated this at the ongoing 3-Day human capacity-building workshop organised for staff of the Ministry of Sports at the Godswill Akpabio International…
By Thompson Yamput Prof. Salihu Avidime, the new Rector of Kogi Polytechnic, Lokoja, on Wednesday assumed office with a pledge to provide purposeful and quality leadership aimed at improving the institution’s academic standards. Avidime made the pledge in his maiden address at a formal handover ceremony held at the Polytechnic’s Council Chamber in Lokoja….
By Thompson Yamput Halims Youths Forum on Wednesday urged Rep. Abdullahi Ali-Halims. House Deputy Majority Leader (APC-Kogi East) to contest for the Kogi East Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The forum made the call in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr Muktar Attaisah, in Lokoja on Wednesday. The forum said the pedigree…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has described members of the National Youth Service Corps as ambassadors of unity and development of the nation. Eno said that as ambassadors, they were expected to play significant roles in the enlightenment of the people on their civic responsibility and strengthening collective pursuit of…
By Admin A coalition of non-governmental organisations Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) and Arctic Infrastructure (AI) has intensified advocacy for improved welfare and healthcare services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by recurring flooding in Ganaja community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The organisations, which are leading…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government and major financiers of the N50 billion international Airport and N31 billion international market on Tuesday, undertook inspection of the sites for timely start and completion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the airport project is sited on 4, 000 Square Meter of land at Zariagi,…
