By Ogwu Salifu The story of the Nigerian telecommunications sector in recent years cannot be told without acknowledging the stabilising role of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida. At a time when digital connectivity has become the backbone of economic growth, governance, and social interaction, steady…
Yahaya Zakka Minna The Secretary to the Niger state government, Ahmed Ibrahim matane on aradio phone-in programme on Monday in Minna disclosed that the ban on Okada in Minna metropolis still in force and vows to sanction erring riders. He revealed that Government is unyielding on the ban on use of commercial motorcycles…
* As Edibo Mark Ameh celebrates victory, thanks Omala electorate. The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has declared all candidates of the All Progressive Congress as winner of the Saturday Local Government elections. Announcing the results Saturday night the State Chairman of the Commission, Nda Mamman Eri said the APC won the election having fulfilled…
TRIBUTE TO A MAN OF GOD AND A PRINCE OF OGORILAND: REV. BENNETT ABEGBOYE OLABAYO. By Emmanuel Bolaji Boro Rev. Bennett Adegboye Olabayo, was born on February 20, 1951, in Ogori, in Ogori/ Magongo Local Government of present-day Kogi State, Nigeria, to Pa. Joseph and Ma. Esther Olabayo both of blessed memories. He…
* Says his less than a year in office has instilled security , peace , prosperity. The Positive outcome of the local government election held on the 19th October, 2024 has been described as epoch and paradgm shift in the history of elections in the state. Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, a philanthropist, business Mogul and…
Banditry ; Niger Vigilantes set to bear firearms. Yahaya Zakka Minna Niger State House of Assembly has passed a bill into law to arm Vigilante Corps to confront banditry and other criminal activities in the state. The law which members of the house believed will be a big strategy to surmount the challenges of insecurity,…
By Media and Publicity Committee,* *Omala APC Campaign Council Women and youth empowerment stand as cornerstones of Hon. Mark’s transformative vision, with unwavering commitments to swift, decisive action upon his election. Building upon the groundbreaking legacy of former Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who catalyzed unprecedented youth engagement and pioneered revolutionary strides in women’s leadership,…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has hailed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the people of the state. He noted…
The Paramount ruler Achadu Oko AtaIgala Onu- Ogboo HRH Ali Yusuf Ameadaji has appointed Ambassador Valentine Opaluwa PHD as the Akohiala/ Akohiaka of Achadu palace. In a letter of appointment vide AC/P/TC/1/123/ the royal monarch noted that by the power vested in him as Onu Ogboo and Achadu Oko Ata Igala, Igala traditional custodian of…
LOKOJA – The Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, Markarfi IV, on Saturday led a delegation of traditional rulers and government representatives to the Wedding Fatiha of APC senatorial aspirant, Dr. Tim Nda Diche, Ph.D., and his bride, Zainab Lilichi Abu. The Islamic Nikah ceremony, held…
