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By Admin The Egalitarian Africa, an NGO says the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle is fit for the position. The group in a statement by its General Secretary, Akogun Olutoye Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore allegations against the minister. The group’s reaction was in response to the resignation of the…

By Abah Benjamin-Eneojoh The Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday paid a strategic working visit to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening security and accelerating development in the state. In a press statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner…

By Admin At last names of a network of 20 Nigerian and three international individuals suspected of financing and facilitating terrorism, particularly linked to Boko Haram activities have been public. An investigation by security personnel in and outside Nigeria has revealed their personal data, financial transactions, and associations, highlighting links to convicted individuals and international…

By Admin Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and renowned academic, Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has called on the Federal Government to entrench merit, competence, and integrity as the guiding principles in the appointment of leadership across Nigerian universities. He warned that the increasing politicisation of such appointments poses a serious threat…

By Blessing Odega The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Tuesday in Jos, commenced a three-day capacity training for workers of various Federal government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) on national values and leadership. Director-General of the NOA, Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, said that the training was done in partnership with Tomruk iHub Multiverse and Dakrisbenic Foundation…

By Admin Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji ahaya Bello, CON has paid tribute to the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, at the eight day prayer for the reposeof his soul. Bello, in a statement signed by his Media Aide,  Mohammed Onogwu, described the Islamic scholar as an upright, God-fearing, compassionate, and…

By Opeyemi Gbemiro Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Presenting the Appropriation Bill in Lokoja, Ododo said N470 billion was proposed for recurrent expenditure, while N350.5 billion was allocated for capital expenditure….

By Thompson Yamput The Olu Apata-Oworo Oba Frederick Balogun on Tuesday congratulated the Maigari of Lokoja, HRH Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV on his 61th Birthday. Oba Balogun, in his congratulatory message signed in Lokoja, described the royal father as a God fearing leader worthy of long time to continue with the dissipation of leadership…

By Thompson Yamput The first and second sets of graduates from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, have been charged to serve as good ambassadors of the institution as they venture into the larger society. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, CUSTECH Osara, Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, made this charge during…

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. ‎‎A letter conveying the nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday for confirmation. ‎ ‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The retired general’s nomination…