Bandit Attack on Oke Ode Repelled by Security Forces Armed bandits launched an attack on Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in the early hours of Sunday, creating panic among residents as gunfire echoed across the community. The attackers reportedly targeted a security camp in the town, but the attempt was…
Lagos residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the police have broken up a dangerous car-vandalism syndicate. The ringleader, 46-year-old Jude Onouha, is now in custody after a clever scheme to rob estates was exposed. Posing as security operatives, the thieves tricked their way into gated communities using an unusual “gun”: a Mercedes-Benz car…
A concerned citizen of Kogi State, Comr. Dademoh Onimisi Habib (Blaize Zafir), has written an open letter to Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, calling for urgent action to address the critical shortage of staff in ministries and parastatals across the state. In the letter, Habib commended the Ododo administration’s achievements in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and…
Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi Sunday, on his return from an official trip abroad, visited Yagba West Local Government Area on Thursday to commiserate with families and communities affected by last Wednesday’s deadly bandit attack. The incident, which left five security operatives dead—three policemen and two vigilantes—plunged the area into mourning and triggered prolonged protests…
A man once married two wives and, to keep peace, drew up a roster: each wife got a week in his bed. Everyone seemed satisfied until one day the senior wife decided to change the rules.“You cannot sleep with me, and you cannot sleep with my junior wife,” she decreed. The husband was stunned. Even…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s recent disbursement of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households has sparked debate among policymakers and citizens on the best way to tackle poverty. At the heart of the discussion is whether direct cash support or strategic investment in agriculture offers a more sustainable path for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved the full restoration of History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s education sector. For the first time in decades, History will now be taught from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School (JSS3), while Senior Secondary School (SSS1–3)…
Lokoja, Kogi State – Tension is brewing in Lokoja as residents have petitioned Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Kogi State House of Assembly over what they describe as arbitrary and unbearable increases in house rents across the state capital. In a petition submitted through the Clerk of the House of Assembly, the residents lamented…
The debate over the future of Ajaokuta Steel Complex has resurfaced following recent remarks by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who described its revival as “impossible.” His comments have sparked nationwide reactions, raising fresh questions about the role of capitalism in shaping Nigeria’s industrial destiny. Observers warn that while Dangote’s perspective carries weight, Nigeria must…
