President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of former Governor of Kwara State, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, saying that he was a true statesman. In a tribute to the late Governor on Wednesday, the President noted that Adebayo’s life was marked by an unyielding commitment to public service and progressive politics. “I received the news of the passing of Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former academic and former Governor of Kwara State, with profound sadness. “During...

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Divisional Police Headquarters in Ekirin Ade, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, charging the citizens to support in the fight against insecurity. The facility, which was built by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, features modern tools, digital surveillance systems, and infrastructure to enhance policing. The Governor, in his remarks, said, “Today, we’re not just commissioning a police station, we’re unveiling a Smart Police...

Senator Neda Imasuen has dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator, who represents Edo South, made his decision public during Wednesday’s Senate plenary. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out a letter from Imasuen, formally announcing the defection. “I write to respectfully notify the distinguished Senate through the office of the Senate President of my resignation from the Labour Party (LP) and my decision to officially join the All...

The Niger State Government has vowed to clampdown on sellers of adulterated fertilizers as part of effort to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality products that meet safety standards. Dr Mathew Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture disclosed this at an event organized in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, to review the state’s policy on agriculture with stakeholders from various sectors, including government ministries, academia, and...

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commissioned the newly completed 7.7-kilometre Gande-Male-Gwahitto-Fako Road and also performed a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500-unit Housing estate in Sokoto State. The Kogi State Governor hailed Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State for his commitment to rural development, describing the initiative as a bold testament to people-focused leadership and responsive governance. The road project, executed at a cost of ₦2.2 billion through a partnership between the Sokoto State...