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October 9, 2026

Kogi 2027- Abejide Pledges N500m Youth Empowerment, Backs Tinubu, Ododo Re-election 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Elder Leke Abejide, has pledged N500 million for a youth empowerment programme aimed at helping young people across the constituency establish and expand small-scale businesses.   Abejide made the commitment at his homecoming ceremony held at the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 8, 2026

Gov. Ododo Backs Kogi Unity Accord, Calls for Lasting Template for Peace and Equitable Development

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has thrown his weight behind the Kogi Unity Accord initiative, declaring that the time has come for the people of the state to unite, put aside political and sectional interests, and build a lasting template for peace, equity and sustainable development.... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 7, 2026

Gov. Ododo Wins National Excellence Award, Dedicates Honour to Kogites

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment. The award was presented on Tuesday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during a ceremony... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 5, 2026

Gov Ododo Meets Finance Minister, Secures Federal Support For Kogi’s Development Drive

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has secured the commitment of the Federal Government to support the State’s development drive, particularly its efforts to attract strategic partnerships and financing for critical projects. Ododo got the commitment on Sunday during a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance and... Read More
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October 2, 2026

Gov Ododo Pardons 101 Inmates To Mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has granted pardon and other forms of executive clemency to 101 inmates and convicts as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary   Governor Ododo announced the decision in his Independence Day address to the people of Kogi State on... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
October 2, 2026

Gov Ododo Moves to Unlock Financing for industrial development, education, security, energy in Kogi State

****** Led a high-powered government delegation to Kuwait.   By Sam Biodun Ogundipe In London   Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has led a high-level delegation of the state government to Kuwait in a major push to attract affordable development financing, technical expertise and strategic partnerships for the implementation of the Kogi State Development... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Finance, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 1, 2026

2027 ELECTIONS: Why Nigerian Stakeholders Must Emulate CARSPO 2026 Approach 

By Festus Fifen Over the years, elections in Nigeria are often viewed through the narrow lens of the voting day operations which includes the casting of the ballot, the counting or collation of results and the eventual announcement of the winners and losers. However ot has been established in recent times by political observers that... Read More
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October 1, 2026

NPF-NCCC Uncovers ₦6.1bn TSA Cyber Fraud, Arrests Suspects in Multi-Million Naira Tech Crimes

By Festus Fifen Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) have uncovered a massive ₦6.174 billion cyber fraud diverted from a financial institution’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) following a systemic API configuration vulnerability. Briefing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of NPF-NCCC, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, disclosed... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Technology
September 30, 2026

MILITARY ONSLAUGHT: Troops Neutralize 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Hostages, Secure Crude Facilities in Q3 Reports

By Festus Fifen ​The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced massive operational breakthroughs across all geopolitical zones in the country, revealing that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) neutralized 554 terrorists and armed criminals, arrested 1,333 suspects, and rescued 1,736 kidnapped hostages during the third quarter of 2026. ​Speaking on Wednesday, September 30, 2026,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
September 30, 2026

2027: NPF , NUJ FCT, CCAN Demand Responsible Citizen Journalism Ahead of Elections

By Festus Fifen Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called on journalists to prioritise verification and restraint in security reporting, noting that responsible journalism can save lives while misinformation can inflame tensions. Disu made the call on Wednesday at a one-day capacity-building workshop with the Theme “Responsible... Read More
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