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The Kogi Mandate Group (KMG) has expressed sorrow over the death of Hon. James Ignatius Onoja, a former chairman of Igalamela Odolu Local Government Area and a Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor. In a statement on Sunday, the Director General of the group, Mr Gbemi Adejola, said the death of Hon. Onoja came as a rude shock, describing the loss as painful and personal. “This loss is very personal to me, and I commiserate with his immediate family at this difficult time,” Adejola said. The group described the late politician as a humble and hardworking individual who was…
The Executive Chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Cosmas Ilemona Atabor, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the immediate past Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. James Onoja (Kross). Hon. Atabor described the loss as “unimaginable,” recalling a recent discussion they had on ways to advance a more prosperous Igalamela/Odolu LGA. He said Hon. Onoja passed away after a brief illness but added that the loss is accepted in faith, trusting in God’s will. Until his death, Hon. Onoja served as the Idah Zonal Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Kogi State on Security, a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake and unauthorised website circulating online and falsely presenting itself as an INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal 2026. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission said the website — okripeti.org/Inec-ADhoc-Sta… — has no link whatsoever with INEC, stressing that all information, data and application forms hosted on the platform are false and deliberately designed to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. INEC clarified that recruitment of ad-hoc staff is conducted only through its official platform known as INECPRES, adding that the commission has not authorised any other…
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed payments to members of Nigeria’s national football team. The minister’s clarification followed media reports that players threatened to boycott training and declined travel to Marrakech for Saturday’s quarter-final match against Algeria. She said the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria had resolved foreign exchange bottlenecks affecting the prompt settlement of players’ entitlements. “All group-stage bonuses have been fully…
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack, read out the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Fubara. Twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly signed the notice which they alleged was against the Nigerian Constitution. Amaewhule said the notice will be served to Fubara in the next seven days. The Deputy Majority Leader of the RSHA, Linda Stewart,…
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for commission as officers. According to a statement by the Army, the Direct Short Service Commission is open to both civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required criteria. The commission is available in key corps, including the Nigerian Army Engineers, Nigerian Army Signals, Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, as well as the Nigerian Army Education Corps. The Army stressed that the application process is free and will be conducted strictly online.…
The member representing Omala state constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect) has commiserated with the families of victims who lost their lives in the fatal road accident that occurred on Tuesday along the Gidan Bassa axis of the Ajaokuta–Lokoja road. Describing the incident as tragic and heartbreaking, Yahaya said the accident has plunged the entire Omala Local Government Area into mourning, noting that no fewer than five persons, including children, reportedly lost their lives in the accident. In a condolence message, the Lawmaker expressed deep sympathy with the bereaved families and the people of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the release of the list of shortlisted candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025, inviting successful applicants to attend the selection and enlistment interview scheduled to hold in Kaduna. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force said the shortlisted names have been uploaded on its official recruitment portal, urging candidates to promptly check their status and prepare for the exercise. According to the statement, the DSSC 34 Enlistment Interview will take place at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna, from January 12 to February 8, 2026, with…
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on Saturday recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across forests in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. According to the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the operations followed actionable intelligence on the movement of armed bandits He said troops swiftly deployed and laid a deliberate ambush at bandit identified crossing point. The bandits subsequently ran into the troops’ ambush position and were engaged, forcing them to withdraw with indications of casualties as blood stains were observed…
Kogi State House of Assembly at plenary on Wednesday passed four key bills to strengthen Public Finance Management, boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and promote transparency in governance. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf who described the bills as critical to good governance passed the bills following the third and final reading after a clause-by-clause consideration at the Committee of Whole. They include the Repeal and Re-enactment of the Kogi State Public Audit Law to strengthen the powers and independence of the Office of the Auditor-General of the state in line with constitutional provisions. The Lawmakers also…