President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON has felicitated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON on the occasion of her 66th birthday today, September 21, 2026. Akpabio in a statement which he personally signed, described the First Lady as “a remarkable woman,” saying: “Your Excellency, your life
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended three more personnel and ordered three days of half-mast to mourn alleged illegal miners who died in its Niger State custody. The NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, announced on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 21
Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her birthday, describing her as a strong advocate for women’s development and inclusive governance. Okpebholo commended her years of public service, particularly her contributions to women’s economic empowerment and increased participation of women in public affairs. Describing Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing on Sunday of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, at the age of 77. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the Idris family, the Government and people of Kogi State, and the former Governor’s friends, associates, and
The Kogi Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview on Sunday. Fagge said the crash which involved a truck and a commercial vehicle, occurred on Saturday afternoon. He attributed the cause of the accident to speeding, saying efforts
The Kogi Government has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Gov. Ibrahim Idris. Gov. Ahmed Ododo announced the death in a statement through the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on Sunday in Lokoja. Ododo described the passing of the former governor as a profound
Rising petrol and energy costs can undermine Nigeria’s local manufacturing drive by increasing production costs and making locally produced goods less competitive. Dr Nathaniel Oladunjoye, an economist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
An energy expert, Dr Ayodele Oni, says the Federal Government’s planned reduction in public transport fares from Oct. 1 will benefit low-income Nigerians most. Oni, Partner and Chair, Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group, Bloomfield Law Practice, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, made this known in a statement on Sunday