Traditional rulers in Okunland must refrain from allowing themselves to be used as agents of the destabilisation and destruction of their homeland. They should borrow a leaf from the maturity and impartiality of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who recently told the candidate of a political party who sought his support…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have jointly announced a new regulatory requirement mandating prior approval for changes in the shareholding or ownership structure of licensed telecommunications companies in Nigeria. In a joint press statement issued on June 21, 2026, the two agencies said the directive is aimed at…
By Jerome Aduojo Agi, Ph.D.* A nation’s greatness is measured not only by its economic achievements but also by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Among these are senior citizens—the men and women whose sacrifices, wisdom, labor, and contributions laid the foundation upon which our families, communities, and nation stand. Today, Nigeria is witnessing…
As part of the ongoing crackdown on cultism and other related criminal activities following the recent security breach on campus, the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, through its joint security team, has arrested two additional suspected cultists on campus. They are Fidelis Atuluku, Matric. No. 2026SE1252 and Monday Okolo, Matric. No. 2026SE1247. Both…
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, describing them as false, misleading, and aimed at tarnishing its leadership. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, stated this through the Director in charge of Income Tax, Mr. Emmanuel Yusufu, who addressed journalists…
“Highlights Grassroots Impact of Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide. A socio-political group, Yagba Progress Defenders, has spotlighted the transformational strides recorded in Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency under the representation of *Rt. Hon. Elder Leke Abejide. Addressing a press briefing in Lokoja,on Tuesday , Spokesman, Ayo Emmanuel, Esq., said the engagement was convened…
The Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council has called on the Lokoja Local Government Chairman and relevant authorities to immediately halt the proposed coronation of one Alhaji Suleiman Musa Aiga as the purported “Ohinoyi of Egbura Lokoja.” In a statement issued by the Secretary Alhaji Makarfi Usman for His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, the…
… Between Incumbency, Agenda, and the Fight for Relevance By Abu Oshiomieh The 2027 Kogi East Senatorial race is still months away, but political signals across the nine LGAs are already pointing in one direction. If elections were held today, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman would be the man to…
In its unwavering determination to rid Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba of cultism and other unwholesome behaviours, the joint Security Team have allegedly arrested a non student on the campus with a pistol during the ongoing second semester examination. This brings to two arrest of cultist kingpins within a week. However, the Management of PAAU…
…Says Nigerians Know the Party They Can Trust Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election as Governor of Ekiti State, describing the victory as a resounding endorsement of purposeful leadership, good governance and the confidence of the people in the progressive ideals of…
