By Lami Ibrahim The Court of Appeal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, In its decision delivered on Friday has indefinitely restrained Opeans Nigeria Limited from conducting the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) and issuing related offshore safety certifications at its Warri and Port Harcourt facilities. The appellate court, in affirming an earlier…
By Lami Ibrahim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to full local government autonomy, stressing that direct allocation of funds to councils is the most effective way to drive grassroots development. The President declared that local governments must receive their statutory funds directly, without interference, to enable them function effectively and meet the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Chief Bisi Akande, pioneer Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday received the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, at his residence in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, was to formally present Chief Akande with a copy…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Residents of Ayetoro community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have begun abandoning their homes following growing fear and tension sparked by a recent attack on a church in the area. The incident has sent shockwaves across communities in Okunland, with Ayetoro witnessing a steady movement of residents—particularly…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A political group, the APC Youth Vanguard, Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, has warned former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Matthew Kolawole, that his chances of securing the APC ticket may be uncertain following Hon. Salman Idris’ recent defection to the ruling party. In a statement signed by…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-political group has expressed deep concern over what it described as the declining state of governance and public welfare in Kogi State, declaring that the current situation does not reflect the collective aspirations of the people. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Lokoja, the group leader, Alhaji…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Government has announced the discovery of a major cache of arms and ammunition following a joint security operation carried out by security agencies across parts of the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the operation involved personnel of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has congratulated Professor Gbenga Ibileye on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday, Senator Karimi described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that Professor Ibileye’s sterling academic credentials, administrative experience and commitment…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The succession tussle over the Agankyu of Kakanda stool has continued to attract attention as Prince Idrees Abdullahi, the Natsu of Kakanda Kingdom, has declared that the current Shaba of the kingdom, Engineer Faruq Muhammad, is the only candidate traditionally qualified to ascend the revered throne. Speaking in an interview…
By Lami Ibrahim The wife of Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, an accomplished businessman with huge investments in oil and gas, and engineering solutions in various sectors, Mrs Esther Tonlagha has bagged an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Degree in Community Development and Empowerment from the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Mrs Esther Tonlagha who is the…
