By Festus Adedayo Is there morality in politics? Or, should there be morality in politics? Governors of Akwa-Ibom and Delta States, Umo Eno, Sheriff Oborevwori and ex-governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, are of the opinion that there isn’t. Or, there shouldn’t be. They made this known last week in epistles that should be fittingly entitled, “An ode to betrayal and betrayers”. Like blabbering kid thieves caught stealing from a pot of soup, Eno and Okowa waffled pitifully, in a manner that beggars belief, on why they abandoned/abandoning the PDP, a faithful political kin, which threw them up from obscurity…
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As part of its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare, the Rano Local Government Council has recruited over 100 health workers under a temporary employment scheme. Zonal Information Officer, for the Local Government, Rabiu Khalil Kura in a statement indicated that the move is aimed at bolstering the workforce and ensuring improved healthcare services across communities in the area. The statement quoted the Council Chairman, Hon. Naziru Ya’u, to have made spoken during a courtesy visit by the Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment Initiative (VHEI), a non-governmental organization focused on health advocacy and community outreach. Hon. Ya’u noted that…
***Church is yet to respond to calls for transfer over leadership dispute By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja A leadership dispute has emerged in Omi, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, where some residents are calling for the transfer of the Resident Pastor of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), Pastor J. A. Olawuyi. The call was contained in a letter signed by Prince Bolarin Friday Ogungbemi, National Vice Chairman of the Omi Descendants Association, acting on behalf of the Association’s National Chairman. The letter made available to newsmen, accused the pastor of conduct allegedly perceived as divisive…
☆☆☆Says True Leadership Lies in Service, Not Titles By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has lauded Major General Erema Akerejola for spearheading the construction and asphalting of a 1.6-kilometre access road in Ogori, Kogi Central Senatorial District. The commendation came after the House unanimously adopted a motion sponsored by Hon. Bode Ogunmola Gemini (PDP–Ogori/Magongo) during plenary in Lokoja. Presenting the motion, Hon. Ogunmola said the road project, executed by the Nigerian Army through the influence of Maj.-Gen. Akerejola—who serves as Chief of Logistics and hails from Ogori—has transformed access to education and mobility within the community.…
As the world marks the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has made a clarion call for journalists to uphold truth and integrity in the face of growing technological disruption, particularly from artificial intelligence. In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo aligned with this year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” He acknowledged the increasing complexity of modern journalism, emphasizing the importance of human ethics in an age of machine-generated content. “In this brave new world,”…
By Uhuru Samuel Adaji, Jalingo As Governor Agbu Kefas marks two years in office, residents of Taraba State—particularly members of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC)—have expressed deep concern over the number of abandoned infrastructure projects across the state, many of which are said to be worth billions of naira. Alhaji Hassan Ardo Jika, a former Nigerian envoy to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, accused the governor of prioritizing luxury projects that benefit only himself and a select few members of his cabinet. He criticized the administration for embarking on several expensive projects while consistently lamenting…
In a powerful blend of tradition and progressive vision, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State delivered a passionate call for the protection and empowerment of girls and women at the 2025 Ovia Osese Festival, held in the historic town of Ogori. Before a crowd of cultural custodians, dignitaries, and proud families, Governor Ododo praised the festival as more than just a celebration of maidenhood—it is, he said, “a symbol of dignity, discipline, and the sacred strength of womanhood.” The Ovia Osese Festival, a cherished rite of passage for young girls transitioning into womanhood, honours those who have upheld values…
At the crossroads of diplomacy and development, Nigeria is charting a bold new path—this time, in partnership with Sweden. On the sidelines of the 2025 United Nations Meetings in New York, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, held strategic talks with Ms. Diane Janse, Sweden’s State Secretary for International Development Cooperation. But this was no routine bilateral—it was a meeting grounded in innovation and ambition. The Director of Information and Public Relations, Muhammed Manga in a statement indicated that the discussions centered on Nigeria’s emerging frontiers: technology innovation, digital ecosystems, and the green economy—areas where Sweden is…
Nigeria has called on the World Bank Group to move beyond broad financial pledges and channel its growing lending capacity into targeted investments that can deliver measurable impact in key sectors of the economy. Speaking at a thematic session on the World Bank’s role in Financing for Development (FFD) during the 2025 United Nations Meetings in New York, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, urged the global lender to focus on high-impact sectors such as agriculture, energy access, and human capital development. “The expansion of the World Bank’s financial capacity must be matched with investments that…
Debbie Kauna Foundation (DKF), a non-governmental organisation, has empowered no fewer than 306 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with business start-up kits. Dr Olaniyi Aderibigbe, Project Analyst, UN Women, disclosed this at the completion of three months vocational training, in Michika and Madagali LGAs of Adamawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised by Debbie Kauna Foundation, with funding from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and technical support from the UN Women Nigeria. Aderibigbe, said the beneficiaries were selected based on their vulnerability and potential for growth. “Michika and Madagali were selected because of the high…