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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the commitment of Faisal Maina, son of former pension reform boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, to a correctional centre to serve his seven-year prison sentence for money laundering and failure to fully disclose his assets. Justice James Omotosho issued the order after granting an ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting in Lagos, calling on security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible. The council also urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the construction of the 38.5-kilometre Kabba–Olle-Bunu–Iluke-Bunu Road in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, bringing renewed hope to communities that have endured decades of poor road infrastructure and limited access to economic opportunities. Speaking to the mammoth crowds during the flag-off ceremony on ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has restricted the number of officials authorised to speak on its behalf to three, following a reorganisation of its media and communications structure. Under the new arrangement, the council’s Director-General, Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and the ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded members of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with savings certificates worth ₦100 million each following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the rewards at a presidential reception held at the ...

By Deborah Agbonika President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged off the construction of the Kogi International Cargo Airport in Zariagi, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, describing the project as a major step towards opening the state to global investment, trade and economic opportunities. The President, represented by ...

Youth and student organisations in Kogi State have applauded Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for approving a 100 per cent increase in their monthly subvention, describing the decision as a significant investment in youth development and effective representation. The commendation was made on Tuesday during a press conference held at the ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,has commissioned the Imperium Palatium Hotel in Lokoja, describing the investment as a significant contribution to the state’s economic growth, job creation and expanding hospitality industry. The Governor, who spoke at the commissioning ceremony, congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa, ...

The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has been crowned the Olúomo of Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. The traditional title recognises Nihi’s ties to his ancestral community and his contributions to youth development, public service ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced the renaming of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja as Ibrahim Idris Specialist Hospital in honour of the late former governor and in recognition of his contributions to the development of the state. Ododo made the announcement on Wednesday during the ...