Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the appointment of Mr Jonathan Kadiri Odaudu as the new District Head of Abejukolo, Omala Local Government Area. In a letter signed on his behalf by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, Governor Ododo said the appointment was based on […]
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My Side of the Story: Ademola Addresses Viral Claims by Nigerian Workers in CAR
Nigerian businessman Abdulrauf Ademola has responded to allegations made by six Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR), who accused him of passport seizure, unpaid salaries, and abandonment in a widely circulated video. In a statement made available to newsmen Saturday, Ademola refuted the claims, describing them as exaggerated and misleading. Ademola clarified that […]
NYCN Commends Akpabio’s Leadership in Strengthening Democracy
• Says Legislative-Executive Synergy, Key to National Stability • Akpabio is a Pillar of Legislative Maturity and National Unity- Adodo As thousands of young Nigerians gathered in Abuja for the Nigeria Youth Walk for Democracy and Renewed Hope to mark this year’s Democracy Day, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the President […]
Why does China, a developing country, remain committed to carbon reduction?
By Cheng Chen, People’s Daily At a time when some developed countries are retreating from their climate commitments, why does China, as a developing country, remain steadfast in pursuing carbon reduction? The most immediate answer lies in the growing threat global warming poses to human survival and the future of human civilization. Greenhouse gases such […]
Okpella Kingship: Ukhomunyio Leaders Storm Government House, Benin Palace, Reject Sado as Okuokpellagbe
In a powerful show of unity and resistance, traditional leaders, youths, women, and persons living with disabilities from the Ukhomunyio village in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, staged a major protest today against what they described as an illegal and undemocratic imposition of Michael Sado as the Okuokpellagbe (traditional ruler) of […]
China-EU economic, trade cooperation brings greater stability to global economy
By Guo Ziyun, Yu Limin, Niu Ruifei, People’s Daily This year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). As the world’s second and third largest economies, China and the EU collectively account for over one third of the global economy and more than a […]
Okura State: A Just and Compelling Case
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The agitation for the creation of new states and local government areas in Nigeria is deeply rooted in the quest for equity, growth, political and economic inclusiveness. The faulty federal system in place has ensured that no matter the number of states in existence, the agitations will not end as […]
Environmental Pollution: Kogi Professionals Network Commends Bold Legislative Action, Seeks Immediate Clean-Up of Omala
The Kogi Professionals Network has publicly commend Hon. Yahaya Umar, Member representing Omala State Constituency, for his bold and timely motion on the urgent need to suspend mining activities in Omala Local Government Area pending thorough investigation and remedial action. The development focused organisation described the motion, adopted by the Kogi State House of Assembly, […]
Okura State: A Quest for Statehood, Committee Submits Memorandum to National Assembly
In a significant step towards the creation of Okura State, the committee driving the initiative, led by retired federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Robert Audu, the Agenyi Attah Igala, has submitted its memorandum to the National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review. This development marks a crucial milestone in the quest for statehood, as it fulfills one […]
2007: Can Nasir el-Rufai be Trusted?
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has been hitting the headlines of recent, mostly for the vigorous political activities he has engaged in, criss-crossing the length and breath of the country and meeting and trying to forge new alliances with the most unlikely people. It is left to be seen what the outcome […]