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August 3, 2026

The UK – Clacton By-Election and the Deeper Meaning of Democracy: When a Joke Becomes Reality

The Clacton by-election has become one of the most intriguing political stories in Britain this year; not simply because it involves Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, but because it has reignited debate about democracy, political protest and the role of satire in elections. For many and Diaspora readers, it is important to understand why there... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Politics, World News
July 31, 2026

ODODO RALLIES DIASPORA TO REBRAND NIGERIA, BACK TINUBU’S REFORMS, INVEST IN KOGI

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on Kogites and Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to rally behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, project a positive image of Nigeria and channel their investments, expertise and global networks towards the development of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Nigeria News, Politics
July 30, 2026

Kogi to Commission 530 Trained Forest Guards as Ododo Steps Up War on Insecurity

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government will on Saturday formally commission 530 newly trained personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) in a Passing Out Parade (POP) billed to hold at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja. The event, scheduled for Saturday August 1, 2026, at 10 a.m., will... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 24, 2026

Kogi East Political Leaders Lauds President Tinubu, Governor Ododo On Infrastructure development

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Political and community leaders in Kogi East Senatorial District of the state on Tuesday said they would remain eternally grateful to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo for the socio- economic infrastructural development the zone has witnessed in the last three years. The Chairman of Ankpa Local Government... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 23, 2026

Trump Commends Tinubu’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Says Nigeria Making Progress

Trump praises Tinubu’s anti-terror efforts, confirms US special forces support for Nigeria US President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in tackling terrorism in Nigeria, revealing that the United States has deployed special operations forces to train and support the Nigerian military in its counterterrorism campaign. The Presidency disclosed on Wednesday that Trump... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Nigeria News, Politics
July 20, 2026

WELFARE: 2,000 Junior Police Wives Benefit from NPTF Nationwide Empowerment Scheme, IGP Disu Urges Proper Equipment Use

By Festus Fifen In a continued effort to strengthen families of Junior Police personnel nationwide, The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Partnering the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has launched its maiden skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers nationwide. Speaking during the flag off of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
July 17, 2026

Breaking : Kogi announces rescue of kidnapped victims in exam centre attack

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorised examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Legal, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
July 15, 2026

Gov. Ododo Mobilises Massive Security Operation To Rescue Abducted School Principal, Neco Officials, Students

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Government has mobilised a massive multi-agency security operation to secure the safe rescue of four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.   The operation, directed by the Governor of Kogi... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
July 14, 2026

Gov. Kefas Inaugurates Hon. Mary Adikwu Manzo as Special Adviser on Tourism and Human Capital Development

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has inaugurated Hon. Mary Adikwu Manzo as the Special Adviser on Tourism and Human Capital Development, charging her to deploy her experience and expertise in advancing the state’s tourism potential and human capital agenda. The inauguration formed part of the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed government officials aimed at... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Politics
July 13, 2026

Kogi West APC House of Assembly Aspirants Endorsed Tinubu, Ododo for Second Term in 2027

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Aspirants in Kogi West Senatorial District has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for a second term in the 2027 general elections.   The Forum comprises aspirants... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
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