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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu. The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms. One recommendation was the creation of the Livestock Ministry, which now has a minister. Jega, 68, is a member of the International Elections Advisory Council and…
After 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, the reign of a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been brought to a halt following his arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos state. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, March 3, 2025, detailed how operatives of its Special Operations Unit had been on the trail of Ogbonnaya…
In a sustained offensive against terrorism, troops have intensified clearance operations across multiple theaters, dealing significant blows to terrorist elements in the Northeast and Northwest regions. According to reliable reports, on 26 February 2025, troops in Sambisa Forest, overran terrorist positions in Iza and Garin Asmau villages of Bama local Government area of Borno state forcing the insurgents to abandon their hideouts in disarray. During the operations, troops successfully detonated several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by the fleeing terrorists. The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifle magazines loaded with 57 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one General-Purpose Machine…
By Christopher Sunday, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Human existence is a tapestry woven with diverse identities, beliefs, and aspirations. While differences naturally exist, history teaches us that societies that embrace unity amidst diversity thrive, while those that allow division to fester remain stagnant or collapse. Kogi State, as a microcosm of Nigeria, embodies this reality. Its rich cultural, religious, and political diversity should be a source of strength, not strife. However, when mismanaged, these differences breed distrust, rivalry, and stagnation. True progress demands that we rise above ethnic, religious, and political barriers to forge a common destiny—one that prioritizes peace,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) is a critical institution in Nigeria’s security architecture, charged with the responsibility of intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism, and protecting the country from internal threats. However, the manner in which the DSS carries out arrests has, on numerous occasions, sparked controversy, particularly when due process is ignored. The recent arrest of Austin Okai’ at his residence in Abuja this morning raises fundamental questions about whether the DSS followed the legally established procedures for effecting an arrest. If these processes were not adhered to, then the agency’s actions can be considered unlawful and a violation of fundamental…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Monday, February 24, 2025 intercepted 59 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include 73 phones of different brands. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Meanwhile, some Nigerians on X (formerly known as Twitter) are beginning to troll the EFCC for their inability to prosecute politicians. An X user @Nitsmith wrote “How many…
The Nigerian Army has been notified of misleading and baseless claims currently circulating the social media, insinuating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has introduced an automatic promotion initiative for personnel who have served in their current ranks for five years or more. A statement by the spokesman of the Army, Maj-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu said “This deliberate misinformation is not only untrue but also calculated to mislead personnel as well as members of the public. Suffice to state that promotion in the Nigerian Army is a structured, merit-based exercise governed by clearly defined statutory…
In a bold move to harness the power of disruptive technologies, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, embarked on a strategic working visit to the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC, USA. The visit aims to foster collaboration between NASRDA and the World Bank, focusing on developing disruptive technologies skills for NASRDA and Nigerian youth. This partnership will equip youth with cutting-edge skills, enhance innovation and entrepreneurship, and increase employability. The collaboration offers numerous benefits, including capacity building, improved innovation, and job creation. Dr. Adepoju’s visit demonstrates NASRDA’s commitment…
As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 (One Hundred and Thirty-Two, Three Hundred and Sixty-Two United States Dollars, Forty-Three Cents), N78,566,324.81 (Seventy Eight Million, Five Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty Four Naira, Eighty-One kobo) to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of local fraudsters. The handover, which was performed by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede took place on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the…
Politics is most effective when it is built on the foundation of equity, justice, and fairness. In Idah Federal Constituency, the principle of political rotation has long ensured balanced representation among the four Local Government Areas: Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela/Odolu, and Ofu. However, as the 2027 elections approach, it is time to reaffirm this principle by ensuring that the next House of Representatives seat returns to Ibaji Local Government Area. Ibaji is not just another Local Government in Kogi State; it is home to the state’s crude oil reserves, making it a significant economic pillar for the entire constituency. The…