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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
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Featured, Governance, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
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
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
September 28, 2026

NIGERIA: WHEN WOMEN MOBILISE, NATIONS TAKE NOTICE

Across the world, political history teaches us a vital lesson: when women organise and take ownership of a cause, their impact can extend far beyond the ballot box. From Britain’s Women2Win and Labour Women’s Network to grassroots political movements in the United States, India and Africa, organised women have consistently built networks, mentored leaders, mobilised... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria News, Women, World News
September 28, 2026

President Tinubu is Hale and Hearty, Presidency Says, Ahead of Independence Day Return

By Festus Fifen Amidst insinuations and speculations about the Nigeria President’s whereabout amd state of health, the presidency has come out to state in clear terms that President Bola Tinubu is in good health, working, and heading home soon from france where he is having the concluding part of annual vacation. In a statement on... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Health, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
September 26, 2026

Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris Buried In Abuja As Ododo, Wada, Bello, Family And Dignitaries Pay Final Respects

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The remains of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, CON, have been laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery in Apo, Abuja, bringing to a solemn close the life and public service journey of one of the state’s notable political figures. The former governor died on Sunday, September... Read More
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September 23, 2026

CARSPO 2026: Police Unveil 10-Point Plan to Secure 2027 General Elections

*** Conference resolves on election roadmap, AI-driven policing, tougher sanctions for partisan officers   By Festus Fifen As key stakeholders prepare for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Police Force the lead agency in election security have drawn up a ten-point plan to keep votes safe, officers neutral and violence in check. These resolutions which... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
September 23, 2026

Gov Usman Ododo Moves To Honour Ibrahim Idris As Kogi Sets Up High-Powered Burial Committee

*** Deputy Governor Joel Salifu Chairs Committee as State Begins Preparations for Former Gov s burial .   By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   In a solemn demonstration of leadership, compassion and respect for the history of Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has moved swiftly to ensure that the late former Governor of... Read More
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