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June 12, 2026

Minister Declares Abeokuta Film Festival Open, Celebrates City’s Cultural Icons

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, on recently declared open the 2026 edition of the Abeokuta Film Festival, describing the Ogun State capital as her “second home” due to its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality.   Speaking at the event held... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Entertainment, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
June 12, 2026

JUNE 12: ‘Democracy Without Security is Not Solid’ — President Tinubu Declares on Democracy Day, Allocates Record N5.41trn for Defence

By Festus Fifen In a high-stakes Democracy Day address marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national security emergency, asserting that the survival of Nigeria’s democratic institutions is inextricably linked to the safety of its citizens. The President’s speech, delivered through a national broadcast... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, community, Crime, Defence, Education, Finance, Governance, Health, Justice, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 12, 2026

Kogi: Gov. Ododo vows to intensify fight against insecurity, Confirms Killing of Notorious Bandit Leader in Kogi state

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has vowed to intensify efforts to rid the state of criminal elements following the deadly bandit attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.   The governor made the pledge during a condolence visit to the community in the aftermath of the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
June 10, 2026

CISLAC’S POLITICALLY TIMED ALLEGATIONS CANNOT DERAIL KOGI’S SECURITY PROGRESS

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The attention of the Kogi State Government has been drawn to a publication by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) alleging the diversion of funds from the Kogi State Security Operations Account.   According to a release signed by the commissioner for information and communication, Kogi state.... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Health, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
June 10, 2026

FCSC Chairman Olaopa Defies 10th Senate Order, Refuses to Reinstate 8 illegally Dismissed Workers

By Festus Fifen   Six months after a senate resolution to recall 8 illegally dismissed civil servants, the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa has again, defied the 10th Senate by adamantly refusing to comply with the resolution of the upper chambers in its December 10, 2025 Votes and Proceeding where the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Legal, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
June 8, 2026

Governor Uba Sani Shines As Kaduna State Achieves Top Tier Best Performing State Ranking

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London     Kaduna State under the performing Governor, Senator Uba Sani has achieved a top-three national ranking in the 2025 State Performance Index, highlighting administrative reforms of his purposeful administration.   The recent publication of the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI) has illuminated Kaduna State’s remarkable administrative... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
June 8, 2026

BOLD REFORMS: Assessing Three Years of Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’, Why the Gains Outweigh the Growing Pains

By Festus Fifen When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood on the podium at Eagle Square on May 29, 2023, the air was thick with a mixture of desperate hope and profound uncertainty. At the time, it won’t be out of place to say Nigeria was a country at a fiscal crossroads, staggering on the edge... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
June 7, 2026

Kogi First Lady, Sefinat Ododo Massive Empowerment Benefits 500 Okunland Women, Others

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Wife of the Governor of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, has empowered 500 women and vulnerable persons across Okunland with cash grants of ₦50,000 each and distributed food items as part of efforts to improve livelihoods and cushion the effects of economic hardship. The empowerment programme... Read More
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June 5, 2026

Gov. Ododo commissions police crime response unit, donates armoured vehicle in Kogi.

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, on Thursday commissioned a fully equipped Police Force Violent Crime Response Unit in Lokoja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. The governor said the facility was part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture and improve the operational... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
May 31, 2026

IGP Disu Seeks Caution In The Use Of Police-Related Video Content, Calls for Media Collaboration

By Festus Fifen In response to the recent surge in the use of cameras around police officers, and circulation of old videos, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has called for greater responsibility and caution in the recording and circulation of police-related video content, warning that the misuse of such materials could undermine officers’... Read More
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