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Army Neutralizes Terrorist, Arrests Logistics Couriers in Kogi
The Nigerian Army said troops of the 12 Brigade have recorded significant successes in Kogi State,…
Nigeria, China deepen public health collaboration on pandemic preparedness
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Nigeria partners China to strengthen pandemic preparedness…
US dollar climbs to near One-Year high amid middle east tensions
Zimbabwe Re-introduces Use of US Dollar, Battles Against Coronavirus By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026,…
NGX all-share index declines as investors rebalance portfolios
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points NGX All-Share Index falls 0.21% to 200,484.43…
Nigeria misses N28.3 trillion windfall as production fails to meet oil price surge
Key Points Dele Oye, Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), stated that…
Nigeria faces growth risks from oil shocks and election spending
Key Points VNL Capital has projected a 4.24 per cent GDP growth for Nigeria in 2026,…
U.S. DEFENSE SECRETARY: TRUMP IS WILLING TO MAKE DEAL AND IF IRAN DOESN’T MAKE DEAL, THE WAR WILL CONTINUE
Date: March 31, 2026 Location: Washington, D.C. (Live Broadcast) Key Story 1: U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalation The…
Nigerian banks to lead renewable financing
Key Points The conversation at the REA has moved from basic involvement to how major institutions…
LIVE: U.S. Strikes Intensify as Pentagon Briefs on Iran Crisis in Washington
Live from Washington: Pentagon officials confirm ongoing U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s capabilities as tensions rise across…
Nigeria targets 7% GDP growth, seeks $14bn infrastructure funding
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Nigeria targets 7% annual GDP growth to…
Naira weakens to ₦1,383/$ as FX turnover declines
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Naira depreciates to ₦1,383.58/$ at official FX…
NGX opens week negative as investors lose N275bn
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| March 31, 2026 Key Points NGX All-Share Index drops 0.21% to 200,484.43 points…
Treasury bills yield falls to 17.67% on buying pressure
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Average Treasury bills yield declines by 9bps…
CBN raises ₦1.7trn via OMO bills amid strong demand
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Central Bank of Nigeria raises ₦1.7 trillion…
Brent Crude nears $115 as Trump threatens Iranian oil assets
Key Points International benchmark Brent crude rose 2.07% to $114.90 per barrel…
NANNM Commends Gov Ododo, Presents 7 Pressing Issues Affecting Nurses in Kogi Specialist Hospital
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has applauded Governor Ahmed…
Oil and gas capital inflows triple to $17.98 million in 2025
KEY POINTS Capital Importation: Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sector saw a massive leap in foreign investment, rising from…
CSO Tasks State Govts on Coordinated Security for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
A civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on state governments to strengthen and…
Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s infrastructure over oil blockade
KEY POINTS President Donald Trump has threatened to “completely obliterate” Iran’s electric plants, oil wells, and…
NYSC Kogi Debunks Rumours of Corps Member’s Castration
By Stephen Adeleye. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kogi Secretariat, has dismissed reports circulating on…
Russia expels British diplomat over “intelligence activities”
KEY POINTS The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has revoked the accreditation of Janse Van…
Strengthening Education Data: Kogi Hosts Strategic EMIS Capacity-Building Training
In a decisive move to enhance the quality and reliability of education data across Nigeria, the…
DMO opens N750bn bond auction amid market uncertainty
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points DMO offers N750 billion in reopened FGN…
‘Prove You’re Different or Resign’, Senator Natasha Tells Defence Minister Amid Jos Bloodshed
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a strongly worded call to the Minister…
Oil prices rise above $108 as Middle East tensions escalate
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points Brent crude climbs 3% to $108.56 per…
Kogi East 2027: All Options Considered, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho Remains Best Bet for Continuity
Distinguished Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho) has, over time, proven himself as one of the most effective…
NAFDAC launches 24/7 call centre to improve customer support and fight fake products
NAFDAC Key Points National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control partners with Interra Networks…
President Tinubu Felicitates Prof Olusunle, Lauds His Enterprise, Cerebral Media Engagement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to renowned poet, journalist and editor, and erstwhile…
Interswitch deepens strategic partnership with KCB Group to advance digital payments and financial inclusion across East Africa
Interswitch, a leading Africa-focused integrated payments and digital commerce enabler, has reaffirmed and expanded its longstanding…
2027: IDRUFEM is an Household Name That Has Come to Stay with Us
As 2027 draws more closer than anticipated, a young, vibrant, intelligent, and charming personality is standing…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s Scorecard in Education
There is a popular saying that says that leaders are born but not made. Since His…
Mukadam Idris Asiru’s Impact, Interventions Across Yagba East Undeniable
Chief Mukadam Asiwaju Idris Asiru is not in an elected position, yet he has consistently used…
FG awards ₦50 million each to 45 Student innovators under new venture grant
Key Points The Federal Government of Nigeria awarded ₦50 million each to 45 student innovators. The…
Atiku Denies Quitting Active Politics, Accuse Govt Agents of Coordinated Disinformation Campaign
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that has quit active politics, describing the reports…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves fall $547 million in two weeks
By BizWatch Nigeria, Finance Desk | March 30, 2026 Key Points Nigeria’s foreign reserves drop by…
Stop Distracting Igala Politics, Group Warns Idris HK
The socio-cultural group, Igala Vanguard, has told Idris Husseini Kassim, better known as Idris HK, to…
Manufacturers decry “policy imbalance” as CBN grants IOCs full repatriation
KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has scrapped the cash-pooling requirement for International Oil…
Assembly Aspirant, Hon. Olonikadi Motunrayo Congratulates Hon. Duro Meseko on his Re-election
Hon. Duro MesekoDeputy National Publicity Secretary,All Progressives Congress (APC). I congratulate you on your re –…
Advocacy group lauds NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari for landmark reforms
KEY POINTS The People’s Wellbeing Association (PWA) has commended NNPC Ltd. CEO Bayo Ojulari for transformative…
National Convention: PDP Backs Senator Natasha’s Motion, Ratifies Congresses Nationwide
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally ratified its ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses…
Real Forte Estate unveils Phase II of “The Glade” in Abuja
KEY POINTS Real Forte Estate Ltd. has officially launched the second phase of The Glade, a…
2027: The Right Choice for Kogi State
As Kogi State prepares for a new chapter in its history, a sense of optimism and…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 30th, 2026
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the data released on…
Beyond the Policing Abracadabra
“One resists the invasion of armies; one does not resist the invasion of ideas. No army…
CBN raises OMO rates, allots ₦1.75tn amid liquidity surge
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points CBN allots ₦1.75 trillion in OMO bills…
Kogi Anti-Fraud Campaign Set to Collaborate with Federal University Lokoja
The Kogi Anti-Fraud Campaign team has called for early intervention on growing concerns around fraudulent activities…
Treasury Bills yield falls to 17.76% on strong demand
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points Average Treasury bills yield declines to 17.76%…
Akogba FM Chairman, Kolade-Otitoju, Bags Accolades at 60
Tributes have continued to pour in for the Board Chairman of Ekinrin-Adde Community Radio (Akogba FM),…
NCC orders telcos to compensate users for poor service
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points NCC mandates telcos to compensate users for…
Kano Political Flips a Lesson for Kogites Ahead of 2027 General Elections
By Abdullahi Mustapha During my National Youth Service in Kano in early 2023, there was intense…
NGX records N72.32bn foreign outflows despite higher inflows
By BizWatch Nigeria Markets Desk | March 30, 2026 Key Points Foreign outflows rise 9.12% to…
NGX weekly winners: Top nigerian stocks that outperformed market slump
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| March 30, 2026 KEY POINTS Nigerian equities market dips 0.12% but select stocks…
Tinubu donates salaries to Armed Forces welfare fund
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points President Tinubu pledges all salaries since assuming…
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Ebira Doctors’ Forum Congratulates Dr. Shehu Ozovehe on Appointment as FTH Lokoja CMD
By Stephen Adeleye. The Ebira Doctors’ Forum (EDF) has extended its warmest congratulations to Dr. Shehu…
Walking the Divine Path: Living in God’s Supernatural Every Day
The miraculous is not a story from long ago. It is here, now, woven into the…
The Heart of Idah Federal Constituency: Leadership, Youth, and the Aspirations of Engr. Mustapha Hassan Obaje
Idah Federal Constituency, nestled in the heart of Kogi State, is a land rich in culture,…
‘Be Patient, Watch Out for 11th Hour Party Realignment’, Former ADC Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Tells Leke/Omede Supporters in Kogi East
Former Deputy Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 election, Dr Omede…
Adavi/Okehi Reps Race: Suberu John Unveils Four-Pillar Manifesto
Hon. Suberu Yusuf John, aspirant for the House of Representatives, Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Kogi state, has…
FG unveils ₦12bn digital economy research clusters Uuder Project BRIDGE
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| March 29, 2026 Key Points Federal Government launches ₦12 billion research funding scheme…
2027: Akure Dumps APC for ADC, Eyes Yagba West Assembly Seat
An aspirant for the Kogi State House of Assembly in Yagba West Constituency, Dr. Toyosi Akure,…
‘Service is a Covenant, Not a Career’ — Rep David Zacharia Speaks on Unity, Leadership, Future
In this exclusive interview, Hon. David Zacharia, a two-term member of the House of Representatives representing…
What Happened at Eagle Square This Weekend And Why It Matters
By Emmanuel Ocholi Idachaba. Over 8,000 delegates from every state in this country came to Eagle…
Abejide Hails Tinubu at 74, Backs Renewed Hope Agenda
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, has…
FUL VC Hails Babajide Kolade-Otitoju at 60, Praises Media Excellence
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has lauded veteran journalist, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju,…
Lagos Ministry of Housing holds town hall for Ikorodu estate residents
KEY POINTS The Lagos State Ministry of Housing held a major stakeholders’ forum on Saturday at…
You Are a History Maker, Kogi Governor Hails President Tinubu at 74
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
First Lady celebrates President Tinubu at 74 with heartfelt prayer
KEY POINTS First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Abuja…
ADC Membership Registration Extension an Opportunity to Make Ijumu Great Again — MOY
Hon. Musa Olumayowa Yakubu (MOY), a passionate political advocate and strong voice for good governance, has…
Imperial College London doubles down on West Africa partnerships
KEY POINTS President Prof. Hugh Brady reaffirmed Imperial College London’s commitment to West Africa, highlighting a…
Paradise Assured: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Pa Gabriel Bayode Musa Aribido (1936 – 2026)
With heavy hearts, yet anchored by a Renewed Hope in the Resurrection and profound appreciation to…
FG mandates one-stop joint screening at Nigerian airports
KEY POINTS The Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has directed…
Local Government Vice Chairman Dies in Kogi
The Vice Chairman of Ofu Local Council Development Area in Kogi state, Hon Ojali Joy Omaga,…
Karimi’s Political Maturity: A Moment That Demands Decision, Not Deferral
Distinguished Senator Sunday Steve Karimi (DSSK) stood alongside Prince Olatunji Olusoji at the All Progressives Congress…
Birthday: Hajiya Aishat Oyiza Omade Celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commends Renewed Hope Agenda
The Director General of the Kogi State Social Investment Programme Agency (KOSSIPA) and Chief Political Strategist…
Private Schools Deserve UBEC, NGOs’ Support – Proprietress
The Proprietress of Hephzibah Bilingual Schools, Mrs Nanwul Keswet, says private schools deserve support from the…
Congratulations Hon Duro Meseko: The Past, The Present, and The Future
It is with immense joy and a deep sense of admiration that I join the countless…
A Heartfelt Tribute: Musa Wada Congratulates Hajia Zainab Ibrahim Abubakar on Her Re-election
With a heart full of joy, pride, and deep personal gratitude, I, Musa Wada, Special Assistant…
Kogi East 2027: Halims Speculation, Realities of Igala/Bassa Land and Our Inner Conviction
By Muhammed Nasiru As the last permutations for the 2027 general election primaries build up, the…
Sustaining Progress: Why Yagba Must Consolidate on Proven Leadership
Politics, at its very core, is not merely about occupying office—it is about purpose. It is…
NCAN Praise Ododo’s Cashew Procurement Policy as Price Climb to N1.8m Per Tonne
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has commended Kogi State Governor, Alhaji ahmed Usman Ododo, for implementing…
Nupe Natives Union Hosts 2nd Edition of Free Medical Outreach in Lokoja
The Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union, has organised a free quarterly medical check-up on Saturday…
Meseko Expresses Gratitude to APC Leadership Following Re-election, Pledges Renewed Commitment to Party Success
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, has formally…
Gov. Ododo Congratulates APC National Chairman, NWC Members
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives…
Senator Karimi Congratulates Hon Meseko on Reelection as APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary
Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) has congratulated Hon Durosinmi Meseko on his reelection as Deputy National…
Top 7 trends shaping Nigeria’s renewable energy market right now
Solar Plant Nigeria’s renewable energy market is no longer emerging; it is actively restructuring how energy…
2027: Former ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate Urges Yagba Electorate to Reelect Rep Abejide
Urges supporters in Kogi East and other senatorial districts to be patient as eleventh hour party…
Canton Trade Fair 2026: complete guide for african importers, retailers, and e-commerce sellers
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 28, 2026 KEY POINTS Canton Trade Fair 2026 spans two major…
At 60, BKO Stands Tall: A Testament to Courage, Truth, and Service
By Babajide Obafemi There comes a time to be born, a time to learn, and a…
Rep. Salman Idris Congratulates Hon. Duro Meseko on His Re-election as APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary
Member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Hon. Salman Idris, has warmly congratulated Hon. Duro Meseko on his…
China Trade Fair & Expo 2026: 25 must-attend events for Nigerian importers and exporters
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| March 28, 2026 Key Points China’s 2026 trade calendar features over 25 major…
Celebrating a Diamond Milestone: Celebrating Prince Babajide Kolade-Otitoju at 60
On this momentous occasion of your 60th birthday, the Ekinrin-Adde community, the people of Ijumu, Kogi…
Apple hires Google veteran Lilian Rincon to lead AI marketing
KEY POINTS Apple has hired Lilian Rincon, a former Google executive with a decade of experience…
The 2026 APC National Convention: A Party in Competition with Itself
By Musa Bakare In politics, the most dangerous opponent sometimes is not the oppositions, it is…
Meta’s content policy chief Monika Bickert to exit for Harvard
KEY POINTS Monika Bickert, Meta’s long-standing VP of Content Policy, is leaving the company to join…
Kogi APC Women Leader Applauds Dr. Alile Idele’s Re-election as APC National Women Leader
The Kogi State Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajia Rabi Haruna Hassan, has…
Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20 million to scale production
KEY POINTS Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based startup, secured $20 million in a pre-Series B funding round…
Ọgbeni Olumide Faleke Celebrates BKO at 60
Ọgbeni Olumide Faleke has joined family, friends, colleagues, and admirers across the country to celebrate his…
Judge rules Colgate must face lawsuits over kids’ mouthwash
KEY POINTS U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood ruled that Colgate-Palmolive must face two class-action lawsuits regarding…