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December 3, 2025

Angry contractors lay coffin in front of Ministry of Finance in protest Over Debts

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Contractors have laid a coffin at the entrance of the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) started a non-stop protest at the ministry on Tuesday over debts being owed by the Federal Government. They accused the federal... Read More
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December 2, 2025

Gov Ododo presents 2026 budget of ₦820.49b to Kogi Assembly

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has submitted a budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for 2026.   The estimate, which is said to focus on infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday.   Governor Ododo had earlier in November unveiled... Read More
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December 2, 2025

2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: President Tinubu Launches Emblem, Hails Troops’ Bravery

Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the State House, Abuja, commending the courage and dedication of troops confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other security threats across the country. Speaking during the launch of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, usually commemorated annually on... Read More
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December 1, 2025

Nigeria Defence Minister Resigns Amidst Security Challenges Facing The Country, Cites Health Issues

By Festus Fifen Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. This is coming amidst Current Security Challenges Facing the Country in recent times. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to a statement from the... Read More
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November 30, 2025

Kogi: Bandits abduct pastor, wife, other worshippers

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Armed bandits on Sunday attacked a church service in Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting several worshippers The attack reportedly occurred at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church, according to a community-based news outlet. Church members dispersed in fear as... Read More
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November 28, 2025

Major Bandit Commanders Have Relocated to Kogi, We Will Take Battle to Their Camp – Gov Ododo

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has vowed that Kogi state will not bow to bandits and other criminals.   Speaking after an emergency security stakeholders meeting in Lokoja on Thursday, Governor Ododo confirmed that security operatives have tracked major bandits commanders to locations within the state in the last... Read More
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November 27, 2025

CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS: President Tinubu Approves Membership Of US-Nigeria Working Group

By Festus Fifen In response to the claims by the United States Government accusing Nigeria of perpetuating Christian Genocide in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition... Read More
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November 22, 2025

GOV. ODODO ‘S ACHIEVEMENTS ATTRACTING OPPOSITION PARTY MEMBERS TO APC IN KOGI STATE — DECAMPEES

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Significant political movements are continuing across party lines ahead of 2027 general elections. In Kogi state, former governor Idris Wada and several others have defected from the peoples Democratic party to the all progressives Congress. The party’s flag and broom were handed over to some of the leaders... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
November 17, 2025

Former Kogi Governor Idris Wada Defects To APC, To formally join rulling Party today in Lokoja

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London It is confirmed that ex-governor of Kogi state , Captain Idris Wada, is expected to defect to the APC alongside other notable opposition members in the state,. Wada is billed to formally join APC on Monday, at the Muhammadu Buhari square, lokoja. The political transfer of Wada from the... Read More
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November 16, 2025

Political Shake-Up in Kogi : Idris Wada Switches Loyalty To APC, Eyes 2027 Opportunities

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Barring any last–minute change, an ex-governor of Kogi state , Captain Idris Wada, is expected to defect to the APC alongside other notable opposition members in the state, Wada is billed to formally join APC on Monday, at the Muhammadu Buhari square, lokoja.   The political transfer of... Read More
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