The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hailed the athletes who participated in the just-concluded first Kogi Half-Marathon 2026, describing the sporting competition as a major milestone in his administration’s drive to promote youth development, unity, and sports excellence. Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony of the marathon at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja on Thursday, the Governor represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu said the event was more...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sought the immediate and unconditional release of Abubakar Salim Musa and all others detained for exercising their constitutional rights Atiku, in a statement on Monday, also told the government to halt the ongoing pattern of arbitrary arrests and intimidation targeting critics, journalists, and opposition voices. He also charged the international community, particularly countries and organisations that champion democracy and human rights, to hold the Tinubu’s regime accountable and demand...

Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, were among 52 persons arrested and arraigned by the police over a violent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State over the weekend. The protest was sparked by growing concerns over frequent kidnappings and killings in the community, with residents alleging that several victims were abducted directly from their homes. Tensions escalated during the demonstration, leading to the looting of shops and vandalising of the...

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the ongoing impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, proposing dialogue and reconciliation as a way out of the state’s political crisis. The lawmakers, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma State Constituency and Minority Leader of the Assembly, and Hon. Peter Abbey of Degema State Constituency, made their position known during a press briefing in Port Harcourt...