By Friday Idachaba | Lokoja The Government and people of Kogi State have joined the rest of the nation in mourning the passing of elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing him as “an institution whose legacy will live on for generations.” Alhaji Dantata died on June 28, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving behind a towering legacy of enterprise, philanthropy, and national service. In an official condolence statement issued in Lokoja, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, conveyed the deep sorrow of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the entire Kogi people…
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By Friday Idachaba | Lokoja The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has commended the Kogi State Police Command for its high level of professionalism, respect for the rule of law, and ethical conduct in the discharge of its duties. Justice Majebi gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, at the Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja. He noted that the visit was part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and the Police for enhanced criminal justice delivery in the state. The Chief Judge lauded CP Dantawaye…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja In a bold step toward youth empowerment and economic diversification, the Kogi State Government has commenced the training of 2,310 young people in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion technology across the state. Announcing the initiative in Lokoja on Friday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said the programme is being implemented in partnership with Sufpay Ltd and targets youths from all 21 Local Government Areas. Fanwo described the move as a strategic response to Nigeria’s energy transition agenda and a fulfillment of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s campaign promise to create jobs and…
****State targets key reforms to unlock development financing and attract investment Kogi State is stepping up its game in the nationwide race to access the $750 million World Bank-backed SABER fund, with a renewed focus on improving its ease of doing business and creating a more investment-ready environment. The State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, revealed this commitment during a strategic technical session and statewide townhall meeting held in Lokoja on Friday. The event was hosted in partnership with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as part of the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) initiative. Represented by…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has blamed the Buhari administration’s excessive reliance on the Central Bank’s Ways and Means facility for crippling the naira and fueling Nigeria’s economic crisis. Speaking at a Progressive Governors Forum session in Benin City on Saturday, the Edo North Senator likened the Buhari-era money printing to failed economic practices in Zimbabwe and Idi Amin’s Uganda. “We are coming from a country that almost became like Zimbabwe, where leaders ordered central banks to print money for sharing,” Oshiomhole said. The former Edo governor and ex-NLC president said the indiscriminate printing of money led to a bloated money supply…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed he was advised to leave the Presidential Villa during President Umaru Yar’Adua’s health crisis over fears of a potential military coup. In an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir My Transition Hours, Jonathan recalled that some associates urged him to sleep elsewhere for safety, warning that the North-South and Christian-Muslim divide had created a volatile atmosphere. “Every day I was hearing about a coup. Some friends said, ‘Don’t sleep in the Villa, come stay at my guest house,’” he recounted. “But I refused. If they wanted to kill me, let it…
The Presidency has dismissed widespread reports suggesting the replacement of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In a statement issued Saturday night, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, affirmed that Akume remains the SGF and that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments. “The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it. The Presidency advises Nigerians to disregard the fake news,” the statement read. The clarification comes amid viral claims on social media alleging a shake-up in the…
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned industrialist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. In a statement issued in Abuja, Prof. Abubakar described the late Dantata as a legendary figure in Nigeria’s business landscape and one of the last great industrialists of his generation in Africa. “The entire SDP family in Nigeria and beyond extends our heartfelt condolences on the demise of our father, leader, and mentor, Alhaji Aminu Dantata,” the statement read. He noted that Dantata’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to enterprise…
***Describes Him as a Pillar of Nation-Building Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has expressed profound grief over the passing of elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing him as a rare breed whose legacy of service and philanthropy will remain evergreen. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser Paul Mumeh to the government and people of Kano State, Senator Mark hailed Dantata’s lifelong dedication to Nigeria’s economic growth and social development, noting that he was not only a successful entrepreneur but a humanitarian who devoted his wealth to uplifting others. “Alhaji Aminu…
***Vice-Chancellor Describes His Death as a Monumental Loss to the Nation The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, staff, and students, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman, eminent businessman, and distinguished philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. He died on Friday, 2nd of Al-Muharram, 1447 AH (corresponding to 27th June, 2025) in Abu Dhabi, at the venerable age of 94. Describing the loss as monumental, Professor Abbas stated that Alhaji Dantata’s demise marked the end of an era defined by unwavering commitment to national development,…