2027 Assembly Race: Group Endorses MOY, Donates Campaign Vehicle to ADC

In a significant boost to the political movement of Hon. Musa Olumayowa Yakubu (MOY), the ratified…

Youth Summit: Rep Salman Supports Kabba-Bunu NYCN, Calls for Continued Engagement of Young People

Hon. (Arc) Salman Idris, Member representing Ijumu/Kabba-Bunu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called…

Kogi East Neighbourhood Watch Commends Lawmaker for New Police Station Donation at Ibado-Akpacha

The Kogi East Neighborhood Watch (KENW), a community policing non-governmental organisation, has commended the lawmaker representing…

Senator Natasha Urges Kogi PDP to Reopen Doors to Returnees, Rallies Support Ahead of 2027 Elections

A leading voice in the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Natasha…

Akure Congratulates Ex-Yagba West Scribe on New Appointment

Dr. Toyosi Akure, a leading House of Assembly aspirant for Yagba West, has congratulated Hon. Olutayo…

2027: Renewed Hope Agenda – The Momentum Nigeria Cannot Afford to Reverse

By Musa Bakare As Nigeria confronts its past and recalibrates its future, one reality is becoming…

Opposition Parties unite in Ibadan declaration, Push for single candidate ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Opposition parties resolve to field a unified presidential candidate for 2027. • Call…

Media Key to Sustainable Maritime Growth in Nigeria — Iheanacho

KEY POINTS • Emmanuel Iheanacho highlights media’s role in shaping maritime reforms and investment. • Calls…

NERC transfers regulatory power to 15 states under Electricity Act 2023

Keypoints The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transitioned regulatory oversight to 15 state governments.…

NNPC Limited issues public alert over fraudulent refinery scrap sales

Keypoints NNPC Limited has officially denied claims that it is selling scrap materials or equipment from…

Federal University Lokoja seeks NASENI partnership for AI labs and research commercialization

Keypoints The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, has proposed a strategic partnership…

FG flags off N3.8bn solar hybrid project at ADUSTECH Wudil

Keypoints The Federal Government, through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), launched a 2-megawatt solar hybrid…

Renaissance Africa inaugurates six projects in Rivers oil-impacted communities

Keypoints Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has commissioned six infrastructure projects in Eleme Local Government Area,…

Dele Alake endorses Solid Minerals Excellence Awards to drive sustainable mining

Keypoints The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has officially endorsed the Solid Minerals Excellence…

PalmPay MD identifies trust and fraud as hurdles for Nigeria’s digital payments

Keypoints Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay, highlighted trust deficits and fraud as the primary barriers…

Rebrand Kogi: ‘Era of Allowing Outsiders Define the Confluence State is Over’ – Ododo

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo says the era of allowing outsiders define the Confluence State is over.…

Kogi NIPR Chairman Welcomes New Members, Urges Practitioners to Regularize Status

The Chairman, Kogi State Chapter of the (NIPR), Hon. Ismaila Isah, has warmly welcomed and congratulated…

Senator Natasha Heads to Appeal Court, Rejects Lokoja High Court’s N1bn Defamation Judgment

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected the judgment of the Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja,…

Political Exclusion: We Must Not Allow Party Affiliations Blindfold Us, Alh Ojinya Tells Eziogu Clan

Fellow sons and daughters of Andayi Eziogu, This is a humble appeal to us all to…

Lona Foundation Donates Motorized Borehole to Kogi College of Health Sciences Idah

The Chief Executive Officer, Lona Group, Chief Idoko Kingsley Ilonah, has donated a solar-powered motorized borehole…

FUL Seeks NASENI Partnership on AI Labs, Research Commercialization

By Stephen Adeleye The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has called for a strategic partnership with National…

United Capital confirms readiness for SEC recapitalization at 13th AGM

Keypoints United Capital Plc Chairman Uche Ike assured shareholders that the company is well-capitalized to meet…

APC Founding Fathers in Lokoja Backs Senator Karimi, Dismisses ‘No Confidence’ Claim

By Musa Ahmad. The political atmosphere within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja took a…

United Capital confirms readiness for SEC recapitalization at 13th AGM

Keypoints United Capital Plc Chairman Uche Ike assured shareholders that the company is well-capitalized to meet…

INEC Reform: Addressing Technology Gaps, Voter Apathy and Misinformation Ahead of 2027

As Nigeria looks towards the 2027 general elections, the credibility of the electoral process remains a…

Ademola Ogegbo unveils Dogem to link Nigerian creatives to Web3 economy

Keypoints Ademola Ogegbo, known as Locomotive and founder of Stuph Chain LLC, announced the upcoming launch…

2027 House of Assembly Race: Asuta Ward Endorses Barr. Boluromi as Sole Aspirant for Kabba/Bunu State Constituency

Ward Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, unanimously resolved to endorse Hon.…

Prof. Adetunji urges scholars to prioritize high-impact research and global grants

Keypoints Prof. Charles Adetunji, a globally ranked microbiologist, challenged Nigerian scholars to move beyond academic publishing…

Court Awards N1bn Damages Against Natasha for Defaming Yahaya Bello

The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has awarded N1 billion in damages against Kogi Central…

Hon. Olajide equips 200 Ibadan youths with laptops and digital skills

Keypoints Hon. Adedeji Olajide organized a 10-day digital training for 200 unemployed youths in the Ibadan…

NGX Rally Adds N2.1trn as BUA, Dangote Cement, Zenith Drive Market Surge

By BizWatch Nigeria Key Points Market capitalisation rises by N2.1 trillion All-Share Index climbs 1.48% to…

Sterling Bank and Sterling One Foundation launch “The Great Nigeria Cleanup”

Sterling Bank Donates ₦250 million to Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 Keypoints Sterling Bank has…

Steering committee proposes five-year, four-phase roadmap for State Police

Keypoints The Steering Committee on State Police has recommended a 60-month transition period to move from…

Built Under Fire: The hidden tax on Nigeria’s economic reforms

Olayemi Cardoso, CBN Governor On April 22, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria offered ₦750 billion…

CBN maintains treasury bills rates as Auction Sees N2.36tn Oversubscription

By Boluwatife Oshadiya / 24th April, 2026 Key Points CBN retains stop rates across all Treasury…

UN Rights Chief urges Mexico to end impunity and address ‘painful’ disappearances

Keypoints UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk concluded a high-level visit to Mexico, calling for…

WHO report: 1.75 billion people lived healthier lives by the end of 2025

Keypoints The WHO 2025 Results Report reveals that 1.75 billion additional people reached a higher standard…

Lawyer sues Federal Government to stop reintegration of “repentant” insurgents

boko haram Keypoints Human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara has filed a lawsuit (FHC/ABJ/CS/837/2026) seeking to halt…

OAU student passes away after complaining of chest pain during examination

Keypoints Oreoluwa Adewole, a 400-level student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), died…

‘Progress Promised’: Idris Husseini Kashim Set for Official Declaration for Kogi East Senate Seat in Idah

By Michael Samuel Idoko A new political chapter is set to unfold in Kogi East as…

Nigeria and South Africa urged to lead AfCFTA implementation through “practical systems”

Keypoints Stakeholders at the second Nigeria–South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable in Lagos called for a shift…

Kogi-Born Former Super Eagles Striker Dies During Local Friendly Game

Former Nigeria international forward, Michael Adinoyi Eneramo, collapsed and died on the pitch in Ungwan Yelwa,…

Gov. Ododo Condoles with Former Kogi Accountant General Over Wife’s Demise

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the former Accountant General…

Stakeholders call for phased solar import ban to protect energy access

Keypoints Experts at the Solar Power Nigeria Media Training in Abuja are advocating for a 3-…

AHF Nigeria Demands Binding Vaccine-Sharing Deal Before May WHO Assembly

With days left before a critical WHO meeting, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has urged member…

Global “Big Catch-Up” reaches 18.3 million children to reverse pandemic losses

Keypoints The Big Catch-Up (BCU) programme has vaccinated 18.3 million children across 36 countries between 2023…

Full Digitization of Accreditation Process Under the Electoral Act, 2026 by Prof Omolaye-Ajileye

Digital accreditation refers to the electronic verification of a voter’s identity and eligibility before being allowed…

Tinubu reaffirms solidarity with Gulf nations amid Middle East conflict

Keypoints President Bola Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s full solidarity with Gulf nations affected by the ongoing U.S./Israel…

CJN warns media against sensationalism to protect judicial integrity

Keypoints Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, stated that inaccurate or sensational court reporting…

Week 43 Pool Result for Sat 25, Apr 2026, UK 2025/2026

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Week 42 Pool Result for Sat 18, Apr 2026, UK 2025/2026

Week 42 pool results 2026: Football pools results, live football pool result…

Nigeria diaspora committee moves to tackle talent gap ahead of National Intermediate Games

By Boluwatife Oshadiya/ 24th April, 2026 Key Points Nigeria sets up Diaspora Talents Development Committee to…

DeepSeek unveils new AI Model ‘V4’ amid intensifying global tech rivalry

Key points DeepSeek launches new AI model, DeepSeek-V4, with ultra-long context capability. Model released in two…

FRSC and Judiciary launch crackdown on overloading on Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Julius Berger to Resume Work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway -FRSC Keypoints The FRSC Kaduna Sector Command and…

Dangote unveils plan for 650,000bpd East Africa refinery expansion

Key points Aliko Dangote plans a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa. Project aims to reduce…

Global ‘big catch-up’ initiative rescues 18.3 Million children from post-pandemic immunity gap

 Key points Massive Scale: The “Big Catch-Up” (BCU) delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to children…

NIEEE urges engineers to embrace “AI-driven cyberpreneurship” for wealth creation

Keypoints The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) is calling on engineers to transition…

Naira weakens to N1,355/$ as external reserves dip to $48.48bn

Key points Naira depreciates to N1,355/$ amid sustained foreign exchange pressures. External reserves decline slightly to…

MTN Nigeria to compensate subscribers as NCC tightens service quality enforcement

By Boluwatife Oshadiya/ 24th April, 2026 Key Points MTN Nigeria to compensate customers affected by service…

UAE targets 50% government automation with agentic AI within two years

By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 24th April, 2026 Key Points UAE plans to automate 50% of government operations…

TikTok, ICC launch digital commerce programme to empower Nigerian SMEs

Key points TikTok and International Chamber of Commerce partner to launch Digital Commerce Labs. Initiative targets…

Kogi Commodity Exchange Agency Seeks Strategic Partnership with Federal University Lokoja

The Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Export Promotion and Market Development Agency (KOSCEPA) has initiated discussions with…

Yahaya Bello Mourns Hajia Hanatu Jibril, Extols Her Virtues

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of…

Okene Youths Knock Hon. SAS, Kogi House Assembly Majority Leader

In a strong expression of concern over representation and accountability, youths of Okene I Constituency have…

Kogi Philanthropist, Dr. Abdul Baba Bala, Sponsors Bassa Peace Football Tournament

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja In a bid to foster lasting peace in Bassa local government, following…

World Cup 2026 betting preview: Spain favourites as France claim #1 ranking spot

It’s now just two months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, and this tournament…

Call Ododo to Order; Kogi Party Elders Writes President Tinubu, APC National Chairman

Information reaching us as constituted Elders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Kogi State, is…

FCCPC seals life camp paradise estate offices over consumer complaints

Key points FCCPC shuts down Paradise Estate offices over alleged non-compliance with directives. Action follows multiple…

Joash Amupitan: Digital Impersonation as a Political Weapon

By Richard Elesho These, as they say, are unusual times in Nigeria. Politics is in the…

NCC inaugurates IPv6 council, urges accelerated adoption to boost digital competitiveness

 Key points Nigeria launches IPv6 Council to fast-track transition from IPv4. Current adoption stands at about…

Hon. Yahaya ‘Connect’ Sparks Development in Omala as Multi-Sector Projects Set for Commissioning

The people of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State are set to witness what many…

Odo-Eri Abduction: Dr. Akure Calls for Urgent Security Intervention

Dr. Toyosi Akure has called for improved security across the country, urging government at all levels…

INEC Chairman expresses faith and resilience amid mounting public scrutiny.

 key points Denies links to alleged partisan social media activity during 2023 elections. Pledges commitment to…

2027: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu – A Man on a Mission

By Musa Bakare In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where reputations are shredded and ambitions…

Nigeria launches subscriber compensation era as NCC orders airtime refunds

Key points Nigeria introduces automatic airtime compensation for telecom service failures. Refunds will be issued to…

Religious Dogmatism and Poverty of Rationality in Nigeria

By Abdulkarim Abdulmalik Nigeria, despite its aboundant human and natural resources, remain webbed in crises that…

To protect eye health medical experts warn parents to cut children’s screen time

  Key Points Medical experts advise limiting children’s screen time to protect their eyesight. Spending more…

Make HND and B.Sc Just Like Glo and MTN in Nigeria

By Stephen Ojate  I have keenly observed highly orchestrated media war against HND holders who were…

Africa faces 86 Million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040 — AFC Report

 Key points Africa’s fuel import dependence projected to rise to 86 million tonnes by 2040. Ongoing…

The war that raised prices across Africa – without firing a shot on African soil

OP-Ed By John Karani, Secretary General of the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) The Middle East…

Bida to host renewed hope international horse racing derby

 Key points Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria announces international derby in Niger State. Event scheduled for…

Expert urges urgent action on Lagos air quality amid pollution concerns

 Key points Environmental expert calls for stronger policies to tackle air pollution in Lagos State. Lagos…

Thursday Chronicles: The great Arsenal auditing – banter, belief, or bottle?

Hello, my fellow Survivors! Welcome back to the weekly gathering of people who are currently balancing…

NCS calls for global collaboration to combat transnational crime

Key points Nigeria Customs Service urges coordinated global response to transnational crime. Bashir Adeniyi highlights growing…

Troops repel midnight attack in Yobe, kill 24 insurgents

Key points Operation Hadin Kai troops repel insurgent attack in Yobe. 24 attackers killed during three-hour…

FG inaugurates Employee Compensation Scheme to protect federal civil servants

Keypoints The Federal Government has launched the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide financial cover for…

FG to grant debt discounts and review taxes to prevent airline shutdown

Keypoints The Federal Government will grant domestic airlines “generous discounts” on debts owed to aviation agencies…

FAAC disburses N2.04tn March revenue as statutory inflows rise

 Key points Federation Account Allocation Committee shares N2.04tn for March 2026. Revenue rises by N150bn from…

Tinubu establishes 8,804-ward task force to drive grassroots development

Keypoints President Bola Tinubu has approved the Community-Based National Social Action Fund Task Force to target…

West Africa trade experts urge value addition to survive global shipping crisis

Keypoints Financial experts at the 2026 Global Trade Review West Africa in Lagos highlighted Nigeria’s exit…

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu resigns to pursue Oyo governorship

Keypoints Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has formally resigned, effective April 30, 2026, to run for…

Tinubu approves N17bn community fund to drive grassroots projects nationwide

President Bola Tinubu Key points Bola Tinubu approves N17bn for community-led projects across 8,804 wards. New…

FG launches employees’ compensation scheme to strengthen workplace safety

Key points Federal Government inaugurates Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) for civil servants. Didi Walson-Jack says initiative…

Federal High Court upholds FCCPC authority over Nigerian banking sector

Keypoints The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the FCCPC’s statutory power to investigate consumer…

FG targets N700bn from April bond auction amid high borrowing costs

President Bola Tinubu  Key points Federal Government plans to raise N700bn via April bond auction. Debt…

NMA delegates suspend president, set up caretaker committee

Key points Nigerian Medical Association suspends National President Bala Audu. Decision taken at Emergency Delegates Meeting…

NMA delegates suspend president, set up caretaker committee

Key points Nigerian Medical Association suspends National President Bala Audu. Decision taken at Emergency Delegates Meeting…

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, passes away

Keypoints Ambassador-designate Mohammed Lele died on April 19 in Ankara, Türkiye, after…

Senator Karimi Tasks Security Operatives on Swift Rescue After Gunmen Abducts Pastor, Others in Kogi Community

Senator Sunday Karimihas made an urgent call on security operatives to go all out to rescue…

2027: Enebi Hon Martins Joins House of Assembly Race, Pledges to Unlock Omala Potentials

Hon. Enebi Martins has declared his intention to vie for the Omala state constituency seat in…