Ododo Hails Tinubu’s Commitment To Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction

The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the timely completion of the Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction project. Ododo emphasized that the President’s decisive action in addressing the nation’s infrastructural challenges reflects his dedication to sustainable development. He made the remarks yesterday during an on-site inspection of the road project at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State, noting that the ongoing work was a clear testament to the President’s...

Auchi Youths Protest Over Ravaging Gully Erosion, Kidnapping

Youths in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over gully erosion ravaging the community and incessant kidnapping in the area. The youths converged at the popular Jattu Junction with placards bearing various inscriptions, calling on the government to address the gully erosion and incessant kidnapping in the community. The youths operating under the umbrella of Auchi Youth Council (AYC) blocked the Jattu axis of the Benin-Auchi...

Ododo Signs Landmark Bills Into Law, Reaffirms Commitment To Impactful Governance

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has signed into law seven bills passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly. The governor described the legislative actions as pivotal to his administration’s quest for people-oriented development and institutional transformation. ‎While speaking shortly after the signing ceremony at the Government House in Lokoja, yesterday, the governor appreciated the Speaker, Aliyu, principal officers and Honourable Members of the State Assembly for what he described as deep sense of...

Aliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Board

…Emmanuel Ikazoboh Appointed  Chairman Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The decision, effective 25 July 2025, marks the end of an era for the cement giant and signals a renewed focus by the business magnate on his refinery, petrochemical, and fertiliser ventures. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and...

Nigeria Shares 88th Spot with Ethiopia, Myanmar in Latest Passport Ranking

The Nigerian passport has recorded a modest improvement in the global mobility index, rising to 88th position out of 199 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index released on 18 July 2025. This marks Nigeria’s highest placement in the last five years. The Henley Passport Index, published quarterly, draws from exclusive data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and offers expert insight into global travel freedom trends. Nigeria now shares the 88th position...

FG Releases 4,550 Inmates to Decongest Prisons

The Federal Government has released 4,550 inmates from correctional facilities across the country, reducing the national inmate population from over 86,000 to about 81,450. This move is part of a broader effort to decongest Nigeria’s overcrowded custodial centres and promote a more humane justice system. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, at the...

Reps Consider Bill to Stop Public Servants from Using Private Schools, Hospitals

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed for first reading a bill seeking to bar public and civil servants, along with their immediate family members, from patronising private schools and healthcare services. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah, seeks to mandate public officials to rely solely on government-owned institutions for their children’s education and their family’s medical care. Hon. Ogah, while speaking with journalists shortly...

I May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

…Dismisses Defection Rumours Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has revealed that he may consider contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 if Obi and another unnamed political figure from the south decide not to run. He made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. While reaffirming his unwavering support for Obi, Baba-Ahmed stressed that seeking the presidency is...

Jigawa Gov’t Introduces Genotype Test For Intending Couples

The Jigawa State Government has approved compulsory genotype tests for all intending couples across the State before marriage. Sagir Musa Ahmad, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Ahmad said the approval is part of the state government’s commitment to addressing the growing concerns surrounding sickle cell disease (SCD) and improving public health outcomes across the state. “The initiative...

Ododo Says Lagos-Kogi  Partnership will Promote  Mutual Investment in people

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has stated that Lagos and Kogi States’ partnership in the “Produce for Lagos Programme” will promote mutual investment in people. The governor stated this on Wednesday in Lagos during the inauguration of the “Produce for Lagos Programme” and launch of the ₦100 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. According to the governor, Lagos and Kogi share a long-standing bond rooted in commerce, migration, mutual respect, and shared vision. He maintained that...

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