For years, Nigeria’s two most critical federal institutions—the NNPC and the CBN—were run aground. Instead of being national assets, they became liabilities. The NNPC was neck-deep in petrol subsidies, while the CBN poured resources into dollar subsidies. The result was economic chaos. Nigeria, once rich in resources, became a country borrowing to pay salaries while…
The Katsina Local Government Council is pleased to announce the list of applicants successfully cleared for the Computer Training Program in Cybersecurity and Python Programming. During the virtual screening exercise, non-indigenes and applicants without a computer background were screened out due to the intensive nature of the program. Next Steps for Successful Applicants ✅ Kindly…
For decades, Nigeria’s two most important institutions—the NNPC and the CBN—were reduced from assets to liabilities. The NNPC was busy subsidizing petrol, while the CBN was subsidizing dollars. Together, they dragged the nation into an economic black hole. Instead of strengthening the country, they crippled it. Nigeria reached a point where it had to borrow…
Ben Thomas Hotels in Kabba, Kogi State, stands as a towering reminder of what once was. With 360 rooms, it remains the largest hotel in the entire Middle Belt region of Nigeria—yet today, it lies neglected, abandoned, and wasting away. A Glorious Beginning Constructed between 1981 and 1982 and officially commissioned in 1983, the hotel…
Egbe youths, under the umbrella of Egbe Mekun, have paid a condolence visit to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Egbe Police Division. The visit followed the recent attack in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, where three police officers lost their lives in the line of duty. During the visit, the…
The Public Relations Officer of Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) has described the pace of development around the university as nothing short of remarkable. According to him, the influx of developers and land buyers — including investors from outside the country — is a clear sign of Kabba’s rapid growth. He stressed, however, that while…
Leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command has changed hands, as Comptroller Effiong Harrison officially handed over to Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The transition followed Harrison’s retirement after 35 years of dedicated service. In his farewell remarks, Comptroller Harrison expressed gratitude to officers and men…
Fresh political tension is brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a bloc of governors continue to push for greater control of key party structures and the zoning of the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, Wike and his allies —…
The Federal Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of China to commence local production of insulin in Nigeria, a move expected to drastically reduce import dependency and make diabetes treatment more affordable for millions of citizens. The agreement, which marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, is aimed…
The atmosphere in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area has begun to calm after days of fear and uncertainty, following the disappearance of a young commercial motorcyclist, Sunday Baba Tunde Joseph. Joseph, a member of the Okada Riders Association, Ayede Unit, had been declared missing for three days, raising fears among colleagues and residents that he might…
