***Issues Formal Notice of Election By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has announced that local government council elections across the 21 local government areas of the state will hold on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, made the announcement on Wednesday in Lokoja during a stakeholders’ meeting with political parties, civil society groups, and members of the Commission. Eri said the decision was in line with constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates the publication of a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before…
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Niger Insecurity: Bago Rules Out Negotiation, Urges Citizens to Defend ThemselvesNiger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ruled out any form of negotiation or ransom payment to bandits terrorising communities across the state, declaring that his administration will confront the worsening insecurity head-on. The governor, who spoke during a condolence visit to Rijau and Magama local government areas following recent deadly attacks, said engaging bandits or paying ransom would only embolden them and turn kidnapping into a lucrative enterprise. “I will not negotiate with bandits. I will not pay ransom,” Bago vowed. “The moment we start paying, they will open…
***Reaffirms Backing for George Moghalu The Obidient Movement has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming it has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term in office, reaffirming its unwavering support for Mr. George Moghalu ahead of the 2025 Anambra governorship election. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the Movement’s National Coordinator, the group described the purported endorsement as “fraudulent, unauthorized, and a calculated attempt to mislead the public.” “The Obidient Movement has not endorsed, authorized, or supported any candidate other than Mr. George Moghalu, who was earlier endorsed by His Excellency Peter…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on October 31, 2025, deliver judgment in a suit seeking to halt the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged breaches of the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Tuesday after hearing final arguments from lawyers representing both the plaintiffs and the defendants. The suit was filed by three senior PDP officials — Hon. Austin Nwachukwu (Imo Chairman), Hon. Amah Abraham Nnanna (Abia Chairman), and Turnah Alabh George (South-South Secretary) — who are challenging the legality of the party’s forthcoming convention slated…
No fewer than 30 people have been feared dead and about 40 others injured in a tragic tanker explosion that rocked Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 a.m., reportedly happened when residents rushed to scoop fuel from a fallen petrol tanker before it suddenly exploded, igniting a massive inferno that engulfed scores of people. Eyewitnesses told News Point Nigeria that many victims were burnt beyond recognition, while survivors with severe burns were evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment. Confirming the incident, Comrade…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a decisive move to combat child hunger and save young lives, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the release of ₦250 million as a matching fund for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) — a life-saving nutrition supplement for children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). The intervention, carried out in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is part of the Namadi administration’s renewed drive to end child malnutrition and ensure every child in Jigawa grows up healthy and strong. Announcing the development after the State Executive Council meeting in…
***Tasks Contractor on Timely Completion of 23km Ogane-Inigu Road By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment to inclusive governance and rural development, describing his projects as a deliberate effort to spread growth and infrastructure across the state. The commendation followed the adoption of a motion of appreciation moved by Hon. Ochidi Usman Shehu (APC–Dekina/Biraidu) during Tuesday’s plenary in Lokoja. The House specifically praised the Governor for approving and awarding the contract for the construction of the 23-kilometre Ogane-Inigu Road in Dekina/Biraidu Constituency — a project it described as…
The Nigeria Police have arraigned Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 10 others following Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. According to a court document shared on X by former National Human Rights Commission Chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the suspects are being charged with inciting disturbance and breach of public peace in disobedience to a court order. The police alleged that the defendants obstructed traffic, denied citizens free movement, and chanted war songs while demanding Kanu’s release. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier confirmed on Channels Television’s Politics Today that those…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has launched a strategic partnership with the Lens for Good Initiative to empower Nigerian creatives, promote national identity through positive storytelling, and showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage to the world. The partnership, formalised on Monday at the Nest Gardens in Guzape, Abuja, aims to create fresh opportunities for young Nigerians in the creative industry through training, mentorship, and collaboration. It also seeks to catalyse economic growth by equipping creatives with skills in photography, filmmaking, digital storytelling, and content production. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister of Art, Culture,…
The Senate Committee on Army has pledged to push for improved welfare and insurance packages for the families of military personnel who lose their lives in active service, following the recent ambush in Borno State that claimed the lives of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko and several other soldiers. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the Committee described the incident as a painful reminder of the enormous sacrifices made daily by Nigerian troops in defence of the nation’s territorial integrity. “The death of Lieutenant Colonel Paiko and his gallant men is a national tragedy,” the…