President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and patient, assuring the nation that the most difficult phase of his administration’s economic reforms is now behind them. In his Eid-el-Kabir message to the Muslim faithful and all Nigerians, the President called for unity, sacrifice, and compassion, describing the festival as a reminder of the values that bind citizens together during challenging times. “Though the journey has not been easy, the toughest days are behind us,” Tinubu declared. “We are entering a new era of renewed hope and prosperity.” He acknowledged the sacrifices Nigerians have made as his administration…
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By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a bold move to reposition secondary education in Jigawa State, Governor Malam Umar Namadi has established a new State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) and appointed renowned academic Dr. Abubakar Sabo Yusha’u as its pioneer Executive Chairman. Dr. Yusha’u, an accomplished scholar of Islamic Studies and Education who is currently awaiting promotion to full professorship at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, brings a robust blend of academic and field experience to the new role. His appointment, alongside that of other key board members, was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim,…
By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo When His Royal Majesty, Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa, ascended the revered throne of the Attah Igala and Chairman, Kogi State Traditional Council, the atmosphere across the Igala kingdom and indeed Kogi state was electrified with renewed hope, reverence, and aspirations. It was a moment that stirred deep emotions and invoked ancestral pride. Among the many dreams shared during his coronation, one stood out, the collective ambition to build a befitting, world-class palace for our king, a sanctuary worthy of the cultural, spiritual, and historical essence of the Igala nation. That dream, inspired by some of…
Nigeria has lost one of its distinguished statesmen and scholars, Professor Jibril Aminu, who passed away on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness. Professor Aminu was a renowned cardiologist, diplomat, academic, and politician whose career spanned medicine, international relations, and public service. He served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2003, before being elected to the Senate, where he represented Adamawa Central Senatorial District from 2003 to 2011. A graduate of the University of Ibadan, where he obtained his first medical degree in 1965, Professor Aminu went on to earn…
There is growing anticipation in Edo State—particularly among the people of Edo South—over the imminent defection of Senator Bernard Neda Imasuen to the All Progressives Congress (APC). What began as mere speculation has now sparked widespread excitement across the 77 wards in the seven local government areas of the district. Senator Imasuen’s residence in Benin City, Oredo Local Government Area, has in recent days become a political hub, drawing visits from supporters and stakeholders alike. It was gathered that the quest for Senator Imasuen to join the APC cut across political, religious, and cultural boundaries. During a recent constituency tour…
A respected Northern elder and public affairs analyst, Alhaji Dabo Sambo, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to urgently address escalating insecurity in the North or risk suffering a political fate similar to that of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Sambo said growing banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings, particularly across the North-West and North-East, have not only endangered lives and livelihoods but are now pushing the country into deepening hunger and economic crisis. “If President Tinubu refuses to wipe out the security challenges, he will definitely not win the…
The former Senator representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi, is bereaved following the passing of his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi, at the age of 88. Princess Adeyemi died peacefully on Wednesday morning at her residence in Abuja after a brief illness, according to a family statement released by her son’s Personal Assistant, Mr. Kayode Olorunmotito. Until her final days, she was widely known as a pillar of strength, grace, and wisdom within her family and the Iyara community. Described as a matriarch, entrepreneur, and virtuous woman, her death has sent ripples of grief through the community she passionately served. In…
Nigeria is edging closer to self-sufficiency in military hardware production, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has declared, following a two-day working tour of key military institutions in Kaduna State. The Minister visited the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL), and the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) — all pivotal to the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce dependency on foreign arms procurement. Accompanied by top military brass including Major General M.L.D. Saraso, Major General A.K. Ibrahim, and Air Vice Marshal Sani Labaran Rabe, the Minister toured workshops…
The Kogi State Government has launched a new monthly newsletter titled Lugard House Monthly to enhance transparency and keep citizens better informed about the activities of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration. The publication, spearheaded by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, is designed to serve as a digest of policies, projects, and official engagements. It follows the widely acclaimed Kogi Annual Media Report released in April 2025. According to Hon. Isah, the newsletter is part of ongoing media reforms to ensure that Kogites have consistent access to verified government information. “Lugard House Monthly provides a reliable snapshot…
The Federal Government has issued an official warning to the public about a fake website, lankantamil.com, which is fraudulently using the name and image of the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, in what authorities describe as a case of digital impersonation and cyber fraud. In a press statement released by the Federal Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, the government clarified that Dr. Uzoka-Anite has no affiliation whatsoever with the website or any of its content, describing the materials as “unauthorised, misleading, and intended to deceive the public.” The Ministry said the incident has been reported to law…