By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has honoured Mr. Beanard Oluwashina Ajewole, a renowned event and operations strategist, with the “Distinguished Alumnus Award” for his remarkable contributions to the university and society. The award was presented by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, during the university’s 9th Convocation Ceremony at the Felele Campus, Lokoja. Prof. Akinwumi said the recognition celebrates Ajewole’s pivotal role in the establishment of the Student Union Government (SUG) and his promotion of campus unity and engagement during his time as a student. Ajewole, who holds both BSc and MSc degrees in Political Science…
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By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja AS the world marks the International Food Day, Kogi Government state government has restated its resolve to boost food production by according priority to empowerment of Women in Agriculture and small scale businesses. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Timothy Ojomah disclosed this at the 2025 World Food Day Celebration with the Theme: “Hang in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” The event was organized by Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture with support from ActionAid Nigeria. Ojomah assured that the state government…
The slow implosion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa took a dramatic turn on Thursday when Senator Konbowei Benson Friday (Bayelsa Central) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that sent shockwaves through the Senate and left his former ally, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West), standing alone. The defection came less than 24 hours after Governor Douye Diri abandoned the PDP, signaling a political landslide in a state once considered the party’s unshakeable bastion. As Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Konbowei’s defection letter with a broad grin, the APC benches burst into cheers. Lawmakers rose…
PThe Social Democratic Party (SDP) has protested its exclusion from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) meeting with political party leaders, held on October 14, 2025, describing the move as “unjust and unacceptable.” In a letter addressed to the newly appointed INEC Chairman dated October 15, 2025, the party expressed shock that it received no formal invitation to the meeting. It further alleged that a suspended former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, may have attended the meeting purportedly representing the SDP. “Worse still, it would appear as if a personal invitation was sent to Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam secretly…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed its earlier order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with preparations for its forthcoming national convention, warning all parties involved against taking any action that could undermine the case. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the matter, cautioned on Thursday that the order maintaining status quo remains valid and binding until the court delivers judgment. He warned that any party that resorts to self-help would face serious consequences. “No party must take any step that could jeopardize or render the decision of this court nugatory,” the judge stated firmly. “The…
Malabu Oil & Gas Limited has taken the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the agency of unlawfully delisting it from the Companies Register — a move the firm describes as a direct threat to its ongoing litigations and appeal rights. Filed via an originating summons, the suit is anchored on the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, the Nigerian Constitution, and the Federal High Court Act, 2004. Malabu contends that the CAC’s action amounts to interference with matters still before the courts and a violation of its statutory and constitutional protections. Incorporated…
Nigeria’s newly confirmed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has promised a people-focused, technology-driven electoral system that leaves “no voter behind” — even vowing to deploy drones to reach the most remote communities. Appearing before the Senate for his confirmation on Thursday, Amupitan outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul Nigeria’s electoral process, focusing on logistics reform, technological innovation, ethical oversight, and robust civic education. “No voter will be left behind. We will invest in logistics and technology — and where necessary, deploy drones with adequate safeguards to ensure smooth elections across Nigeria,” he declared. Amupitan stressed that chronic logistical failures,…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has called on national and international stakeholders to intensify efforts toward safeguarding the girl-child education, safety, and security. Dangyatin made the call shortly after a mock parliamentary session conducted by female students in Dutse to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. He emphasized that the education and well-being of girls remain central to sustainable development but are increasingly threatened by war, political crises, communal conflicts, and other disruptions that have displaced families and forced the closure of schools across…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has commended renowned scholar and playwright, Professor Olu Obafemi, for deploying literature as a potent tool for social reform and national consciousness. Akinwumi gave the commendation in his welcome address at the university’s 3rd Colloquium, held in honour of Prof. Obafemi as part of activities marking FUL’s 9th Convocation Ceremony. He described Obafemi as a transformative figure whose creative and intellectual works have redefined the role of literature in confronting injustice, promoting moral values, and shaping national identity. “Beyond his creative output, Prof. Obafemi…
The Senate on Wednesday launched a sweeping investigation into the Air Peace runway overrun at the Port Harcourt International Airport and disturbing reports of drug use and poor oversight among Nigerian pilots. The move followed a motion by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), citing the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) report on the June 22, 2025 incident involving an Air Peace Boeing 737-500 aircraft. Although no casualties were recorded, the report exposed serious lapses in aviation safety, including degraded runway conditions, inadequate lighting, and weak regulatory supervision. “Nigeria has witnessed a surge in runway incidents and near-misses that could erode…