# kogi (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kogi. Page: Feed: --- ## [APC flags off door-to-door campaign for Tinubu’s re-election in Adamawa](https://thegraphicnews.ng/apc-flags-off-door-to-door-campaign-for-tinubus-re-election-in-adamawa/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Joseph Adahnu, Yola The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Adamawa State has flagged off a door-to-door campaign, to mobilize support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 general elections. The flag-off ceremony took place recently at the Government House Gate in Yola and was performed on behalf of Governor Ahmadu \[…\] ## [Tinubu Orders Arrest of Nwabueze, Suspends Three Permanent Secretaries Over Fake Agency Probe](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/tinubu-orders-arrest-of-nwabueze-suspends-three-permanent-secretaries-over-fake-agency-probe/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of an alleged fake government agency operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development followed an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and... The post Tinubu Orders Arrest of… ## [Sabunta Harkokin Kwastam na AfCFTA: Tinubu Ya Jinjina wa Bergmans, Saleh Ahmadu Kan Yarjejeniyar Shekaru 20](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/sabunta-harkokin-kwastam-na-afcfta-tinubu-ya-jinjina-wa-bergmans-saleh-ahmadu-kan-yarjejeniyar-shekaru-20/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ Daga Musa Tanimu Nasidi Gwamnatin Tarayya ta sake ƙara kaimi wajen sabunta tsarin gudanar da harkokin kwastam a Najeriya tare da ƙarfafa matsayin ƙasar a cikin yarjejeniyar AfCFTA, bayan rattaba hannu kan yarjejeniyar rangwame ta tsawon shekaru 20 domin aiwatar da Shirin Sabunta Harkokin Kwastam na AfCFTA. Yarjejeniyar da aka kulla tsakanin Bergmans Security Consultant... The post Sabunta Harkokin… ## [Native Elegance: A Dress That Celebrates South-South Nigeria’s Rich Cultural Heritage](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/native-elegance-a-dress-that-celebrates-south-south-nigerias-rich-cultural-heritage-2/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed. Photo (c) mr.achibong Asuquo. The dress is a distinctive form of native wear prominently associated with Rivers State and other states across Nigeria’s South-South region. Beyond its beauty and elegance, the attire reflects the rich cultural identity, traditions and artistic heritage of the people of the Niger Delta, where clothing has long \[...\] The post Native Elegance: A Dress… ## [AfCFTA Customs Modernisation: Tinubu Commends Bergmans, Saleh Ahmadu for 20-Year Concession](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/afcfta-customs-modernisation-tinubu-commends-bergmans-saleh-ahmadu-for-20-year-concession/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Federal Government’s renewed drive to modernise Nigeria’s customs administration and strengthen the country’s position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has received a major boost with the execution of a 20-year Concession Agreement for the implementation of the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The agreement between Bergmans Security… ## [INEC hails Osun poll as benchmark, sets November for 2027 Mock accreditation](https://thegraphicnews.ng/inec-hails-osun-poll-as-benchmark-sets-november-for-2027-mock-accreditation/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From David Onuoja, Abuja The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commissionb(INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has described the just concluded Osun State governorship election as a superlative benchmark in electoral administration, while announcing a nationwide mock accreditation exercise for November 2026 ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Abuja, Friday, while receiving the Chargé… ## [Mustapha dumps APC for PDP, Picks 2027 Kwara Central ticket as party crisis deepen](https://thegraphicnews.ng/mustapha-dumps-apc-for-pdp-picks-2027-kwara-central-ticket-as-party-crisis-deepen/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin The political landscape in Kwara State, has taken a dramatic turn following the defection of Senator Saliu Mustapha, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely a day after he resigned from the ruling party. Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, \[…\] ## [NERC inaugurates KAEDCO Interim Board, visits Military Formations in Kaduna](https://thegraphicnews.ng/nerc-inaugurates-kaedco-interim-board-visits-military-formations-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From David Onuoja, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has inaugurated the newly Interim Board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCo), pursuant to the Commission’s Intervention Order, issued recently. It could be recalled that according to NERC Order No. NERC/2026/08, dissolved the Board of Directors of KAEDC, following repeated failures to meet market \[…\] ## [LSSTF ROLLS OUT FREE MEDICAL CHECK-UPS FOR LAGOS SECURITY OPERATIVES “Healthy Officers, Safer Lagos”: Fund Adds Health Screening To Statewide Training For First Time](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/lsstf-rolls-out-free-medical-check-ups-for-lagos-security-operatives-healthy-officers-safer-lagos-fund-adds-health-screening-to-statewide-training-for-first-time/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ LSSTF ROLLS OUT FREE MEDICAL CHECK-UPS FOR LAGOS SECURITY OPERATIVES “Healthy Officers, Safer Lagos”: ## [TETFund Town Hall: Kogi Poly Rector Seeks Stronger North Central Partnership for Tertiary Education](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/tetfund-town-hall-kogi-poly-rector-seeks-stronger-north-central-partnership-for-tertiary-education-2/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed. (C) Google. Prof. Sanusi Avidime. The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, has called for stronger collaboration among tertiary institutions and other education stakeholders in the North Central region to accelerate infrastructural development, academic excellence and institutional growth. Avidime made the call on Thursday, August 20, 2026,… ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n79hULGMUQKR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Ijumu APC Chairman Dies During Reconciliation Meeting](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/ijumu-apc-chairman-dies-during-reconciliation-meeting/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Our Reporter Tragedy struck the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Friday, following the sudden death of the party’s local government chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon. Solomon reportedly slumped during a reconciliation meeting held in Iyara, the headquarters of Ijumu LGA. The meeting, convened by a former chairman... The post Ijumu APC Chairman Dies… ## [$16BN POWER QUESTION RESURFACES: 36 PEG CALLS FOR FEDERAL-STATE ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMENDS TINUBU POWER REFORMS](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/16bn-power-question-resurfaces-36-peg-calls-for-federal-state-accountability-commends-tinubu-power-reforms/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ Lokoja. The 36 Political Elevation Group, 36 PEG, under the leadership of Prince Dan Olaitan Dada, Convener and President, has taken note of the renewed public discourse on the power sector, particularly references to the $16 billion reportedly expended on electricity in previous administrations. According to 36 PEG, the question “So what happened to the \[...\] The post $16BN POWER QUESTION… ## [Afrocentric Cultural Expo 2026: NICOCUSA & Glo Trade Company Forge Partnership To Drive Innovations](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/afrocentric-cultural-expo-2026-nicocusa-glo-trade-company-forge-partnership-to-drive-innovations/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Barth Ikiebe. The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, USA, (NICOCUSA) and GloTrade Limited have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen African manufacturing, trade, innovation, investment, and global market access. Mr. Gregory Uche Ihenacho, Founder & CEO of NICOCUSA, and Dr John Pakka, the Founder & CEO of GloTrade Limited, signed the agreement on Thursday \[...\] The post… ## [Two Kogi Institutions Forge Partnership to Boost Education, Capacity, Student Welfare](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/two-kogi-institutions-forge-partnership-to-boost-education-capacity-student-welfare/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed. Photo: L-R: Dr. Onumoh Ahmed Yahaya & Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime during the visit. The Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI), Lokoja, has sought the support of the Kogi State Polytechnic in addressing some of its pressing infrastructural and student welfare needs, particularly accommodation and lecture facilities. This is contained in a statement signed \[...\] The post Two… ## [GenCos seek realistic timeline, funding support for SCADA rollout](https://thegraphicnews.ng/gencos-seek-realistic-timeline-funding-support-for-scada-rollout/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From David Onuoja, Abuja The Association of Power Generation Companies of Nigeria, (APGC), has said, it fully recognised the critical role of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), in advancing real-time monitoring, enhancing grid reliability, and improving operational visibility across the power sector; but however advised that, the several practical realities must also be addressed… ## [NISO calls for stronger collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s Grid stability challenges](https://thegraphicnews.ng/niso-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-to-tackle-nigerias-grid-stability-challenges/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From David Onuoja, Abuja The Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Engr. Abdu Mohammed, has called for tighter coordination across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to strengthen grid stability and ensure a more reliable power supply. He stated this, while addressing stakeholders at the opening of a two-day \[…\] ## [Senator Saliu Mustapha quits APC](https://thegraphicnews.ng/senator-saliu-mustapha-quits-apc/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after 13 years in the party, citing a growing disconnect between the party’s direction in Kwara State and his political convictions. Mustapha, a founding member and prominent APC chieftain in Kwara State, announced \[…\] ## [C&S Movement Church appoints Spiritual Father](https://thegraphicnews.ng/cs-movement-church-appoints-spiritual-father/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has appointed Most Senior Special Apostle, Pastor Gabriel Kassim, as its new Acting Spiritual Father. Kassim, who is the Chairman of the church’s New York District, was appointed with immediate effect following the death of the church’s former Spiritual Father, \[…\] ## [NOLLYWOOD STARS, ROYALTY, BUSINESS ELITE TURN UP FOR SIR KAY OLUWO’S SON’S GRAND WEDDING IN LAGOS Azeez Lamina Marries Adewunmi Awolesi As Lagos Rolls Out The Red Carpet At White Stone Palace](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/nollywood-stars-royalty-business-elite-turn-up-for-sir-kay-oluwos-sons-grand-wedding-in-lagos-azeez-lamina-marries-adewunmi-awolesi-as-lagos-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-at-white-stone/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ NOLLYWOOD STARS, ROYALTY, BUSINESS ELITE TURN UP FOR SIR KAY OLUWO’S SON’S GRAND WEDDING ## [Senator Saliu Mustapha Resigns From APC, Cites Recent Developments in Kwara](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/senator-saliu-mustapha-resigns-from-apc-cites-recent-developments-in-kwara/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi. Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State. Mustapha, who announced his resignation in a statement, said the decision followed careful consideration of recent developments within the party in the state. The senator said he had spent weeks... The post Senator Saliu… ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XekCKvNarv5S) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Kogi Police Clear Kabba/Bunu Forest, Dislodge Criminal Elements](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/kogi-police-clear-kabba-bunu-forest-dislodge-criminal-elements/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Kogi State Police Command has intensified its bush clearance operations across identified forest corridors in the state, dislodging suspected criminal elements from hideouts around Kabba/Bunu, Obajana and Lokoja axis. The operation, conducted on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m., was carried out in line with the directive of... The post Kogi Police Clear… ## [How Primate Ayodele Warned Kenya Against Aircraft Crash In June (PROOF)](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/how-primate-ayodele-warned-kenya-against-aircraft-crash-in-june-proof/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ How Primate Ayodele Warned Kenya Against Aircraft Crash In June (PROOF) ## [CPS Retirees Finger PFAs as N32,000 Wage Award Payments Drag,Seek Investigation](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/cps-retirees-finger-pfas-as-n32000-wage-award-payments-dragurge-investigation/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja. (C) Google. Aggrieved retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have renewed their criticism of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) over what they described as delays and piecemeal payment of the N32,000 wage award and other retirement benefits, saying the development is worsening the hardship they face. The retirees expressed their \[...\] The post CPS Retirees… ## [Ogiyan of Ejigboland congratulates Adeleke, seeks more development for Ejigbo](https://thegraphicnews.ng/ogiyan-of-ejigboland-congratulates-adeleke-seeks-more-development-for-ejigbo/) _2026-08-21 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin The Ogiyan of Ejigboland, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin II, MFR, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to reciprocate the support of the people of Ejigbo with more development projects and empowerment initiatives. In a congratulatory message dated August 18, 2026, the monarch said Adeleke’s \[…\] ## [LAGOS POLICE ARREST CHINESE BOSS OVER ALLEGED ATTEMPTED RAPE OF MALE EMPLOYEE Suspect, Bai Quang, Detained After Victim Petitions CP, Accuses Him Of Repeated Sexual Advances](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/lagos-police-arrest-chinese-boss-over-alleged-attempted-rape-of-male-employee-suspect-bai-quang-detained-after-victim-petitions-cp-accuses-him-of-repeated-sexual-advances/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ LAGOS POLICE ARREST CHINESE BOSS OVER ALLEGED ATTEMPTED RAPE OF MALE EMPLOYEE Suspect, Bai ## [Fidelity Bank Deepens Food Relief Efforts, Supports Over 1,000 Families in Kogi State](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/fidelity-bank-deepens-food-relief-efforts-supports-over-1000-families-in-kogi-state/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ Fidelity Bank Deepens Food Relief Efforts, Supports Over 1,000 Families in Kogi State ## [South-South Community in Kogi Backs Ododo, Tinubu for 2027](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/south-south-community-in-kogi-backs-ododo-tinubu-for-2027/) _2026-08-21 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The South-South community in Kogi State has pledged its total support for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, comprising indigenes and residents from Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa states living in Kogi, said its decision was based... The post South-South Community in Kogi Backs Ododo,… ## [ABU ZARIA BECOMES THE STAGE AS SOUNDCITY ONTOUR HUNTS NIGERIA’S NEXT BIG MUSIC STAR BIGI, Fearless Bring ₦1 Million Prize, Falz, And Live Auditions To Campus From Aug 18–20](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/abu-zaria-becomes-the-stage-as-soundcity-ontour-hunts-nigerias-next-big-music-star-bigi-fearless-bring-%e2%82%a61-million-prize-falz-and-live-auditions-to-campus-from-aug-18-20/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ ABU ZARIA BECOMES THE STAGE AS SOUNDCITY ONTOUR HUNTS NIGERIA’S NEXT BIG MUSIC STAR ## [FirstBank Launches Nationwide Pensioners Roadshow to Drive Awareness of Approved Pension Settlement Framework](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/firstbank-launches-nationwide-pensioners-roadshow-to-drive-awareness-of-approved-pension-settlement-framework/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ FirstBank Launches Nationwide Pensioners Roadshow to Drive Awareness of Approved Pension Settlement Framework Posted By ## [FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair Hosts Inaugural Public Lecture on Business Ethics and Nigeria’s Economic Future](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/firstbank-samuel-asabia-professorial-chair-hosts-inaugural-public-lecture-on-business-ethics-and-nigerias-economic-future/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair Hosts Inaugural Public Lecture on Business Ethics and Nigeria’s Economic ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oX5pz18n5uyf) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [ROYALTY GATHER AS LAMINA, AWOLESI FAMILIES JOIN IN MARRIAGE Azeez Arisekola Lamina Weds Adewunmi Temitope Sarah Awolesi In Ijebu Traditional Ceremony](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/royalty-gather-as-lamina-awolesi-families-join-in-marriage-azeez-arisekola-lamina-weds-adewunmi-temitope-sarah-awolesi-in-ijebu-traditional-ceremony/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ ROYALTY GATHER AS LAMINA, AWOLESI FAMILIES JOIN IN MARRIAGE Azeez Arisekola Lamina Weds Adewunmi ## [Over 70% of Doctors Reject Niger Jobs Over Insecurity, Govt to Recruit 384 More Health Workers](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/over-70-of-doctors-reject-niger-jobs-over-insecurity-govt-to-recruit-384-more-health-workers/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Correspondent in Minna. Dr.Murtala Bagana. More than 70 per cent of medical doctors recently offered employment by the Niger State Government have turned down the appointments, largely due to security concerns and preference for urban postings, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana, has disclosed. Bagana revealed this at a one-day orientation programme \[...\] The post Over 70% of… ## [ROYALTY AND RHYTHM: LAMINA, AWOLESI FAMILIES UNITE IN GRAND IJEBU WEDDING Azeez Arisekola Lamina Weds Adewunmi Temitope Sarah Awolesi As Obas, Chiefs Bless Union](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/royalty-and-rhythm-lamina-awolesi-families-unite-in-grand-ijebu-wedding-azeez-arisekola-lamina-weds-adewunmi-temitope-sarah-awolesi-as-obas-chiefs-bless-union/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ ROYALTY AND RHYTHM: LAMINA, AWOLESI FAMILIES UNITE IN GRAND IJEBU WEDDING Azeez Arisekola Lamina ## [AWOLESI, LAMINA FAMILIES UNITE AS ADEWUNMI AND AZEEZ SAY “I DO” Royalty, Chiefs and Loved Ones Celebrate Love At Traditional and White Wedding In Lagos](https://towncriernewsnigeria.com.ng/awolesi-lamina-families-unite-as-adewunmi-and-azeez-say-i-do-royalty-chiefs-and-loved-ones-celebrate-love-at-traditional-and-white-wedding-in-lagos/) _2026-08-21 · admin · Speaking the truth…_ AWOLESI, LAMINA FAMILIES UNITE AS ADEWUNMI AND AZEEZ SAY “I DO” Royalty, Chiefs and ## [Ajaokuta Steel: After 46 Years, Nigeria’s Sleeping Giant May Finally Be Waking Up](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/21/ajaokuta-steel-after-46-years-nigerias-sleeping-giant-may-finally-be-waking-up/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed. (C) Google. For generations of Nigerians, Ajaokuta Steel has been more than a factory that never quite fulfilled its promise.It has become a symbol of a national dream that refused to die, despite decades of abandoned plans, government committees, policy changes and repeated promises of revival. Many Nigerians who heard about Ajaokuta \[...\] The post Ajaokuta Steel: After 46 Years,… ## [Kogi Police Clear Forest Hideouts, Dislodge Criminals Along Kabba-Bunu, Obajana, Lokoja Axis](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/20/kogi-police-clear-forest-hideouts-dislodge-criminal-elements-along-kabba-bunu-obajana-lokoja-axis/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja. The Police Command in Kogi State,in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups and other security personnel, has intensified bush clearance operations, dislodging criminal elements from suspected hideouts and forest corridors linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana and Lokoja. The joint operation, conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, was \[...\] The… ## [Admission:214 UNICAL Law Students Sue Varsity, Tinubu, Demand N5bn Damages](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/20/214-unical-law-students-sue-varsity-tinubu-demand-n5bn-damages/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Correspondent in Abuja. (C) Google. Two hundred and fourteen students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, have dragged the institution’s management before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their removal from the Faculty of Law. The students are seeking N5 billion in general damages for alleged mental distress and financial \[...\] The post Admission:214 UNICAL Law… ## [APC has lost goodwill in Ubandawaki, staged defections won’t help — PDP](https://thegraphicnews.ng/apc-has-lost-goodwill-in-ubandawaki-staged-defections-wont-help-pdp/) _2026-08-20 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ubandawaki Ward in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, has dismissed as false and stage-managed the claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC), that scores of PDP members defected to the party in the ward, declaring that no member of the PDP defected to \[…\] ## [PDP settles for Popoola, Obanla, Bakare in Kwara South ahead of 2027 polls](https://thegraphicnews.ng/pdp-settles-for-popoola-obanla-bakare-in-kwara-south-ahead-of-2027-polls/) _2026-08-20 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has settled on former Kwara State House of Assembly member, Prince Saheed Popoola, Chief Joseph Gbenga Obanla and Prince Moshood Bakare as its consensus candidates for three National Assembly seats in Kwara South ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision followed a \[…\] ## [N32,000 Wage Award: CPS Retirees Decry Delay, Piecemeal Payment](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/20/n32000-wage-award-cps-retirees-decry-delay-piecemeal-payment/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja. (C) Google. Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have decried the delay and piecemeal payments of the ₦32,000 wage award, calling on their national union leaders to urgently intervene and press for the full and timely payment of the outstanding benefits. Some of the retirees, who expressed their frustration \[...\] The post N32,000 Wage Award: CPS Retirees… ## [Kogi SWS raises alarm over adulterated palm oil, demands urgent action](https://thegraphicnews.ng/kogi-sws-raises-alarm-over-adulterated-palm-oil-demands-urgent-action/) _2026-08-20 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ By Aisha Audu The Standup for Women Society (SWS), Kogi State Chapter, has called for urgent regulatory intervention following reports of chemically adulterated palm oil in circulation across Nigerian markets. In a statement signed by the Chairperson, Falilat Bismillai, the group expressed deep concern over the development, noting that the situation poses serious health risks \[…\] ## [Kogi launches capacity-building programme to boost digital literacy in civil service](https://thegraphicnews.ng/kogi-launches-capacity-building-programme-to-boost-digital-literacy-in-civil-service/) _2026-08-20 · The Graphic · The Graphic Newspaper_ •Career progression now linked to digital compliance The Head of Civil Service, Kogi State, Hajiya Falilat Musa, Esq., has declared that digital compliance will now be a major requirement for career progression in the state civil service, including passing prescribed examinations before promotion. A statement issued by Information Officer, kogi State Head of Service, James \[…\] ## [ADVERTISEMENT](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/advertisement-2/) _2026-08-20 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ SEPTEMBER 12TH, 1870: REMEMBERING A DAY IN HISTORY BIDA GIFT LOKOJA A MUST-READ HISTORICAL BOOK FOR EVERY BIDA AND LOKOJA INDIGENE, HISTORY LOVER AND RESEARCHER What happened on September 12th, 1870? Why is this historic date significant to the relationship between Bida and Lokoja? Discover the remarkable history, people, events and enduring connections behind one... The post ADVERTISEMENT… ## [Residents Cry Out to Police Over Reckless “Rubber-Rubber” Motorcycle Riders in Lokoja](https://thereporters.com.ng/2026/08/20/residents-cry-out-to-police-over-reckless-rubber-rubber-motorcycle-riders-in-lokoja/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · The Reporters_ By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja. Residents, in Lokoja, Kogi State particularly pedestrians, have appealed to the State Police Command to curb the reckless riding of motorcycles popularly known as “Rubber-Rubber,” warning that the dangerous practice poses a serious threat to lives and public safety. They made the appeal in separate interviews with our correspondent in \[...\] The post Residents Cry Out to… ## [Bida and the Nupe Kingdom: A Journey Through History, Power and Tradition](https://theanalyst.ng/2026/08/bida-and-the-nupe-kingdom-a-journey-through-history-power-and-tradition/) _2026-08-20 · Musa Tanimu Nasidi · The Analyst_ By Musa Tanimu Nasidi. The history of Bida cannot be separated from the history of the ancient Nupe Kingdom, one of the powerful political formations that shaped the social, economic and cultural landscape of what is today central Nigeria. For centuries, the Nupe people established a sophisticated kingdom in the area between the Niger and... 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