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By Dr Kayode Ajulo Rev. Jackson Sr, is a Beacon of Hope and Justice Who Transcended Borders…. In the hearts of many, today is a day of mixed emotions—one of mourning and profound celebration. I can’t but to salute and remember the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., who passed peacefully at the age of 84,…
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government on Monday urged its citizens to discountenance reports alleging the transfer of oil wells to Cross River. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Uko Udom, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the development in Uyo. “There is no cause for alarm over reports alleging the…
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Road users across Kogi State have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations to prevent road crashes and avoid needless loss of lives and property. Mr John Zuberu, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Road Safety Matters, made the appeal on Friday in Lokoja during a public awareness…
By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been honoured with the 2025 Maritime Agency of the Year award for its outstanding effort in reducing boat accidents by 70 per cent. The award was presented to the Agency at the New Telegraph Newspaper’s award/dinner night 2025 at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos….
By Admin Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally released the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections. The commission fixed February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. Addressing members of the press in…
By Lamara Garba-Azare, There are men who pass through power and there are men who redefine it. Murtala Ramat Mohammed belonged to that rare breed who carried authority lightly and carried conscience heavily. He was a comrade in uniform, a patriot in spirit, a true son of Africa whose love for this nation was not…
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…
