The Niger State Government has confirmed the recovery of two additional bodies from the devastating flood that struck parts of the state last Wednesday, bringing the official death toll to 153. The latest bodies were recovered on Sunday morning, even as search and rescue efforts remain ongoing across affected areas. The National Emergency Response mechanism, ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been fully activated and is supporting local response efforts. In a statement issued in Minna on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) said the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in collaboration with local authorities and…
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***As FIDA Commends His Leadership and Developmental Strides By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, has called on parents, educators, government, and religious leaders to be more vigilant in protecting children from the dangers associated with unregulated exposure to digital tools. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 2025 Nigeria Post/Margaret Ekpo Memorial Lecture and Awards held at the NUJ Press Centre in Lokoja, Prof. Usman delivered a paper themed “Children: Our Future, Our Responsibility.” The Professor of Political Science, with a PhD in Political Economy and Development Studies, said emerging technologies are rapidly…
***Urges Kano Govt to Immortalize Fallen Heroes By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. In a condolence message signed by the Acting Secretary of Kogi SWAN, Mr. Olatunde Odimayo, and made available to journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, the association described the incident as a heartbreaking loss to the Nigerian sports community. >…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has assured the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Nigerians that he is committed to ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law particularly, respect for human rights. Dantawaye gave the assurance when he paid a visit to the Confluence Bar branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Kogi during the monthly General Meeting of the Association at the NBA Conference Hall, Lokoja. He stressed that the NBA and the Police have had a long history of working together for peaceful coexistence and wellbeing of the…
The Northern Senators Forum (NSF), through its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, has expressed profound grief over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 22 members of the Kano State sports delegation returning from the National Sports Festival. In a deeply moving condolence message, Senator Yar’adua described the incident as “a heartbreaking loss not only to Kano State but to the entire nation,” emphasizing that the young athletes and their coaches died in service to their state and country. “Our hearts are heavy,” he said. “These were vibrant Nigerians who embodied hope, discipline, and excellence. Their dreams were…
Knight Frank Nigeria, one of the country’s top real estate companies, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on June 20, 2025, in Lagos. This event marks six decades of providing quality real estate services to people and businesses across Nigeria. The celebration will bring together respected guests from different industries. It will also give Knight Frank Nigeria the chance to thank its clients, partners, and staff for their support over the years. “We are proud to reach this important milestone,” said Frank Okosun, CEO and Senior Partner of Knight Frank Nigeria. “We remain focused on helping our clients find smart and…
In a bold move to empower young Nigerians for change, Youth Awakening Towards Leadership Initiatives (YATLI) hosted a transformational Mastermind Workshop in Abuja, drawing professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders focused on personal and community growth. The free, day-long workshop—hosted at Frankville Hotel in Karu—brought together dynamic voices in the personal growth and leadership space, delivering practical knowledge, strategy, and emotional intelligence tools designed to awaken purpose and inspire action. At its core, the YATLI initiative is built around the belief that sustainable change starts with the individual. By creating spaces for dialogue, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, YATLI empowers youth to…
The Senate Committee on Army has applauded the Nigerian Army’s Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI for a decisive operation in Kukawa, Borno State, that led to the elimination of Amir Abu Fatima—a top Boko Haram/ISWAP commander with a ₦100 million bounty on his head. Fatima’s death, alongside several of his close associates, marks a critical blow to the terrorist group’s leadership and significantly weakens its operational capabilities in the North East. Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, who chairs the Committee, commended the troops for their precision and bravery, especially noting that the complex operation was executed without any casualties on…
By Tunde Olusunle It was not the kind of news you expected, when it rode on the wings of the evening breeze of Thursday May 15, 2025. The opening months of the year have been bad enough with reference to the very sad, untimely departures of well-known colleagues with whom we served in the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The ranks of “alumni” of principal officers who served in that circa, had been depleted this year alone by the eternal exits of notable members of that team. Major General Christopher Jemitola, who was aide-de-camp to Obasanjo, during his second…
Tragedy struck on Saturday as 20 athletes from the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge, located in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The athletes, who were part of the team that represented Kano State at the just-concluded Gateway Games, were travelling in a bus that reportedly plunged off the bridge, killing at least 20 of the 30 passengers onboard. The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, confirmed the incident, saying most of the passengers were athletes who had just…