Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-fitr celebration, urging citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, humility and faith. In a Salah message issued on Friday, the Governor described the season as a time for deep reflection on the lessons of Ramadan, including self-discipline, compassion, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah. He noted that the...

Opposition parties in Nigeria have criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the country’s ranking in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, which places Nigeria fourth globally in terms of the impact of terrorism. In a press statement issued on 19 March 2026, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described the development as “painful,” noting that Nigeria, alongside four other countries, accounted for nearly 70 per cent of global deaths from terrorism. The party further stated...

…Slams Tinubu For Insensitive Visit A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has launched a scathing attack on both the Nigerian and United Kingdom governments over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing state visit, describing it as “insensitive” and “an embarrassment” in the wake of deadly attacks in Maiduguri. Frank, in a strongly worded statement on Thursday, accused the UK government of being “complicit” in...

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, in a bold move to reposition Kogi State as a major economic and aviation hub has officially handed over the contract letter for the construction of the proposed Zariagi International Airport to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and Gamji Nigeria Limited. The presentation of contract award letters took place yesterday at the Government House in Lokoja, marking a significant milestone in the state’s infrastructure transformation. The event...