When Politics Meets the Courtroom: Allegations Are Loud, Evidence is Quiet in Yahaya Bello vs EFCC Trial

Beyond the noise, the proceedings raise uncomfortable questions about proof, process, and political judgment In Nigeria, corruption allegations often travel faster than...

Inaugural Lecture: Prof Usman Express Gratitude to Gov Ododo, FUL Management, Others

I wish to express my profound and heartfelt appreciation to institutions and individuals whose personal presence, moral and financial support and prayers contributed...

Kogi Government Can Unlock Its Hidden Gems to Boost Revenue and Drive Development

Hidden gems are like secret treasures, they are unique often overlooked that pack a punch, think undiscovered natural wonders , under rated attractions or local...

Abel-Ontop Celebrates Dr. Samuel Babatunde Esanuaje on His Birthday

J.O. Abel-Ontop has joined other well-wishers in celebrating Chief Dr. Amb. Samuel Babatunde “Esanuaje” FCA on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as “a...

Yahaya Bello Trial: EFCC Witness Details Fund Withdrawals for Contractors’ Payments, OPHEV Procurement

Bank officials on Thursday told the court that over ₦425.8 million was withdrawn from accounts linked to the Kogi State Government for the payment of contractors and...

The Folding Page of the Watchmen

By Tairu Momoh With the passing of Dan Agbese and Yakubu Mohammed in close succession, an era in Nigerian journalism has all but folded its last page. What remains now...

Bandits Are Reaching Out to Us to Lay Down Arms But … – Kogi Security Adviser

Kogi State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd) says some bandits are already reaching out to the state government for negotiation to down their arms. This...

Prof Usman Recommends Death Penalty for Citizens Found Guilty of Corruption

A Professor of Political Science and Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Salisu Ogbo Usman, has recommended death penalty for Nigerians found guilty of corrupt...

Gov. Ododo Orders Demolition of Criminal Hideout in Okene

Invalidates illegally acquired properties. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday, supervised the complete demolition of the SAMBEL Facility in Idoji, Okene Local...

NAHCON Yet to Respond to FOI Request on N5bn Hajj Support Fund in the 2025 Budget — IHR

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has yet to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request seeking details on the approval and utilisation of a N5...