By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja AS the nation marks 2025 Workers’ Day, Kogi Accountability Platform (KAP) has called on the State government to upscale its pro-labour policies by investing in critical infrastructure that directly affects the welfare and daily lives of workers and citizens alike. The Platform which made the call in a message to mark the 2025 International Labour Day (Worker’s Day) celebration on Thursday in Lokoja, said it was imperative for government to deepen its commitment to the welfare of its workforce beyond salary payments. In the message signed by its Chairperson, Mr Hamza Aliyu, the Platform said it…
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In a powerful May Day gesture that struck a chord with thousands of Kogi workers, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo delivered what many are calling one of the most impactful Workers’ Day speeches in the state’s recent history — unveiling bold relief measures and long-awaited reforms aimed at lifting the burden on everyday civil servants. At the packed Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, emotions ran high as Governor Ododo announced an extension of the state’s tax relief policy for another full year — a move welcomed with cheers from workers facing rising living costs and shrinking wages. “We know what…
By Lamara Garba Azare In the realm of politics, where differences often divide, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has chosen a different path – one that transcends party lines and ideological divides. Perhaps the governor’s recent condolence visits to families of staunch opposition leaders, including Minister of State for FCT Dr. Mariya Mukhtar Bunkure and Engineer Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, Managing Director of Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, have sent a powerful message of compassion and unity. As the Governor led a team of officials to visit these families, he embodied the spirit of empathy and kindness. Undoubtedly, his…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a major move to restore confidence in public service and protect the dignity of retirees, Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the injection of over N7 billion to resuscitate the state’s previously collapsed pension scheme. The announcement was made during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration held at Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse, where the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to worker welfare and institutional reforms. “When we came in 2023, we found that the Jigawa State pension scheme was about to collapse,” Governor Namadi said. “We injected over seven billion naira…
The Gombe State Government’s panel of inquiry has confirmed that the tragic Easter Monday incident in Biliri, which saw a truck plow into a Christian procession, was not an accident but a deliberate and targeted attack. This conclusion, reached by a multi-faith committee of respected citizens, puts to rest earlier suspicions and raises serious questions about the motive behind the deadly act. Presenting the report, panel chairman Rambi Ayala stated unequivocally: “The trailer driver did not lose control. He carelessly and intentionally rammed into the last group of Christians in the procession, resulting in the death of six and injuries…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is seeking to remove the President’s power to appoint Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) — a move that could radically reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape. This is seen as a bold push for electoral independence ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a high-stakes retreat in Lagos with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters, INEC proposed sweeping amendments to the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2022. Central to its demands is the transfer of the power to appoint and discipline Heads of State and FCT Electoral Offices from the President to the Commission…
A wave of fear and fury has swept through communities in Kogi’s Omala Local Government Area, where residents say their lands are poisoned, their water undrinkable, and their lives left hanging in the balance — all allegedly due to coal mining activities. Now, the Kogi State House of Assembly has stepped in, ordering the immediate suspension of all coal mining operations in the area after harrowing revelations surfaced during Wednesday’s plenary session. “This is a slow genocide,” declared Hon. Yahaya Umar, who represents the Omala Constituency and raised the motion of urgent public concern. “Our rivers are polluted with acidic…
For many workers across Edo State, this year’s May Day came with more than just parades and applause, it came with a message of recognition, respect, and renewed hope. In a heartfelt address marking Workers’ Day, the Governor commended the Edo workforce as the true drivers of the State’s economy and progress, acknowledging their vital roles in shaping communities, building institutions, and ensuring sustainable development across all sectors. His Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua n a statement quoted him to have particularly recognized the sacrifices and commitments of civil servants, healthcare professionals, educators, artisans, entrepreneurs, and others who continue to…
In a bold move to restore integrity and discipline within Nigeria’s judiciary, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken sweeping disciplinary actions against erring judicial officers, suspending three judges and placing several others on watchlists for misconduct. The Council’s latest meeting marks a decisive step in its ongoing commitment to judicial accountability and the protection of the rule of law. Three judges — Justice Jane Inyang, Justice Inyang Ekwo, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu — have each been handed one-year suspensions without pay for serious breaches of the Judicial Code of Conduct. Justice Jane Inyang, now of the Court of…
By John Danjuma In a nation often overwhelmed by headlines of hardship, one institution has chosen a different focus — investing in brilliance. For over two decades, the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has remained a shining example of what long-term, strategic investment in education can achieve. Their flagship initiative; the Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC), has now entered its 22nd year, uncovering and uplifting Nigeria’s youngest mathematical minds. At the heart of this year’s edition was a defining moment for Kogi born Mamman Jamaladeen Tahir, a student of Air Force Secondary School, Shasha, Lagos, who emerged the overall winner…