2026

Crude Oil: Niger Woos Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Exploration

  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, felicitates with renowned Nigerian artist and cultural ambassador, Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday, describing her as one of Kogi State’s greatest gifts to the world. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah,  Governor Ododo said Mama Nike’s life and achievements have continued to…

Joseph OTUBU – Quintessential Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at 80 By: Bissallah Ekele, Ibrahim Yakasai, Patrick Daru and Emmanuel Udoeyop Professor Joseph Ariogboma Mogbaeyicheremi Otubu is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, teacher, trainer, academic, researcher, administrator and above all a clergyman. Born on 2nd June, 1946. He is the second child of Late Elder Dr. Godfrey Itse Mene…

Hon. Umar Farouk Renders Sunday thanksgiving to constituents On this blessed Sunday, I, Hon. Umar Yahaya Connect, warmly extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to every son and daughter of Omala Constituency. May this day bring peace, joy, and renewed strength to our homes and communities. As one people with a shared destiny, let…

. By Uredo Omale In what looks like a 100-day stocktaking and performance assessment of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, the 7th Governing Council of Prince Abubakar Audu University held its maiden, but 72nd Regular Meeting yesterday, Friday, 22nd May, 2026, and unanimously resolved to commend him for sterling performance within the short period…

AHF Nigeria Calls for Access and Dignity on Menstrual Health Day         To mark Menstrual Health Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) will hold a commemorative event at Keffi, Nasarawa state on Monday 25th of May to emphasize the importance of reducing stigma around periods and promoting access to safe, clean facilities…

Kogi Culture Ambassador, Kemi Olawumi to Represent Nigeria at 2026 Aboakyir Festival in Ghana  Thanks Gov. Ododo for Support Amb. Kemi Olawumi, Kogi State Culture Ambassador, will represent Kogi State and Nigeria at the 2026 Aboakyir Festival and Cultural Contest in Winneba, Ghana. Amb. Olawumi recently briefed His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor…

  For the first time in recent history, bandits have polluted the security atmosphere of Iluke, a major settlement in the Bunu district of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, abducting an unspecified number of persons. The gunmen were said to have invaded the Oke Bukun area in the community in the dead of night…

UATH Denies Allegations of Childcare Negligence, Urges Responsible Reporting By Gami Tadanyigbe The management of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has noted with concern a publication circulating on social media and online platforms, particularly Nairaland, alleging systemic negligence and administrative failure at the hospital following the unfortunate death of an infant. This was contained…

A lady sarcastically wrote on her Facebook page. She said” I  have been chatting with a guy called Emeka for about three months. I like him as he possess qualities that women desired of a man. When I finally made up my  mind to give serious thought to the relationship. I  discovered a picture on…