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April 27, 2026

Breaking : Kogi Government Confirms Orphanage Attack Late Sunday Night, 15 Of 23 Pupils Rescued Already

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack on an orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, describing the incident as unfortunate and preventable.   The attack occurred late on April 26, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed the premises, abducting 23 pupils... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
April 27, 2026

2027 Race: NDC Courts Obi, Kwankwaso with Joint Ticket Proposal

Emerging party opens two-week window for presidential bid amid widening rift over election deadlines and judiciary interference claims By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has made an open appeal to Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect to its platform and contest the 2027 presidential election, intensifying early political manoeuvres ahead... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria News, Politics
April 26, 2026

KOGI STATE STRENGTHENS CHINA PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRO-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SAPZ IMPLEMENTATION

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State has taken a significant step in advancing its international partnerships aimed at accelerating the implementation of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme.   The SAPZ initiative is a strategic agro-industrial platform designed to boost food production, enhance processing capacity, create employment opportunities, attract private sector... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 24, 2026

Court Orders Natasha To Pay N1bn Damages In Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s Defamation Case

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   A High Court in Lokoja has awarded N1 billion in damages against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a defamation suit filed by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello.   The order according to a monitored NAN report contained in the Certified True Copy of the judgment dated April 23,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Politics
April 24, 2026

Gov. Ododo Unveils Kogi Rebrand 2026, Declares “The Story Must Change”

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday, formally launched the _Kogi Rebrand 2026_ initiative with a declaration “The story must change.” Speaking at the Banquet Hall in Government House, Lokoja, during the event themed _“Reimagining Kogi: Unlocking Opportunities, Building Prosperity,”_ the Governor said the era of allowing outsiders define... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 24, 2026

Wike Waives C-of-O Fees for Nigerian Law School, Declares Emergency on Staff Housing

FCT Minister orders rapid regularisation of Abuja campus land and fast-tracks new housing and infrastructure to ease overcrowding By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved an immediate waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) processing fees for the Abuja campus of the Nigerian Law School in... Read More
Africa News, community, Education, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

Senate Confirms Darma as Minister, Pledges Action on Housing Deficit

By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister following his screening at plenary.   Darma was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.   During the screening, Darma addressed lawmakers’ concerns on... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway

  By ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of $516.3 million to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s economic agenda.   The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
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