Business leaders across northern Nigeria have lauded Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, for his distinction as the sole Nigerian named on Time Magazine’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people.   President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) Alh Farouk Suleiman, said: “This distinction is not…

NCC Ministerial directive: There we go again   By Okoh Aihe Just a look at the story, a flash went off in my head. At this age one shouldn’t engage in protest writings or spew out materials that hover on malcontent or, in the extreme, frustration. Or are my thoughts simply just cyclical? I have…

… Award runs to 2031, As Justice Commissioner Also Institutes Awards For Literature, Government. As a means of encouraging the study of Mathematics and Physics by Secondary School Students in Anchor International School Lokoja, the Kogi State Commissioner For Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk has endowed the best Students in Mathematics and Physics, as…

Kogi, ECN Partners on Clean Energy Transition The Kogi State Government says it will partner with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to improve energy access through clean and renewable sources, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was reaffirmed during a working visit by the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed…

  Hon. Oladele Nihi felicitates VC PAAU on Birthday.   Happy Birthday to Professor Marietu Tenuche, the esteemed Vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State. As a distinguished academic and author, Professor Tenuche has made significant contributions to the field of political science. Under her leadership, the university has achieved impressive…

* Congratulates sworn in chairmen, councillors. A former Governorship aspirant and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Prince Adebanji David Jimoh has commended the purposeful leadership and good governance of Governor Ododo whom he noted was the reason the ruling All Progressives Congress swept all the 21 LGAs, Chairmen, vice and councillors seat in…

I write on behalf of the Academic Board, Management, staff and students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, to congratulate Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali and Princess Atika Ajanah, on their most deserved appointment as Member of the Board and Executive Director (Projects), North Central Development Commission (NCDC), respectively. The appointment of these two illustrious indigenes of…

* Appeals to others to toe the line. The Governorship candidate of the Action Democratic ADP, Barrister Julius Elukpo PHD has disclosed that the reason for his stepping down for SDP candidate, Muritala Ajaka is based on the popular belief that Leaders are chosen by God. The Elderstatesman cum politician made the disclosure today in…

Kogi Govt Solicits Support for Education, As PAAYEF’s Inter-School Competition Commences     The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, has called on well spirited individuals and organisations in the society to come forth and support education funding in the state. Jones made the call at the inauguration of…

  Anti Buhari interview; House Caucus Chides PMB over clampdown on Channels TV, Presenters     The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has described the alleged harassment of Channels Television and its staff as a toxic push against press freedom and citizens’ rights. The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission had issued a notice of infraction against the…