Author: Oloye

Kogi State has taken a major step in reviving Nigeria’s industrial ambitions with the official licensing of the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone. The certificate was presented in Abuja by Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), following President Bola Tinubu’s November 2025 approval for the establishment of the 4,000-hectare industrial city. Governor Usman Ododo described the development as a “historic turning point” that positions Kogi as a major economic hub in West Africa. He highlighted the state’s strategic location, bordering around 10 commercial centers including the Federal Capital Territory, and its rich…

There is widespread concern among citizens of Anambra State following reports that N100 million was allegedly transferred from the state government’s account to the bank account of Victor Egbetokun, said to be the son of former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Investigations by Sahara Reporters revealed that the sum was transferred in four tranches of N25 million each. Reacting to the development, Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the allegation was accurate. He stated that the former IGP’s son acknowledged the receipt and was advised to instruct his bank to reverse the funds, which was promptly done.…

A member of the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, has rejected allegations linking the Edo State’s attack on the convoy of former Peter Obi, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. Osawaru, who represents Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency, made the remarks on Thursday while addressing members of the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja. He was responding to accusations by his Anambra counterpart, Patrick Uzokwe, who alleged that the February 24 incident in Benin City involved state-backed actors. “It is dangerous to stand before the press and insinuate state-sponsored violence without proof. Such allegations not only mislead the public…

The Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has denied allegations that he deployed policemen against Mrs Tracy Ohiri to resolve a disagreement over unpaid campaign materials. Umahi described the claims as inconsistent, contradictory, and lacking coherence—a position widely noted by members of the public who have followed the matter. The minister’s office clarified the situation in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, obtained on Thursday. According to the statement, the police, acting within their constitutional mandate to maintain law and order, responded to a petition submitted by the minister’s…

The Kogi State Government has described President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to establishing state police as a transformative reform capable of reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, commended the President for reaffirming his administration’s resolve to decentralise policing during a high-level meeting with governors at the Presidential Villa. According to the statement, Tinubu emphasised that state police has become necessary to confront evolving security challenges, noting that decentralised law enforcement would enhance community-based responses, improve intelligence gathering, and strengthen internal security nationwide. The Kogi State Government noted that the…

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has commenced discussions with an international investment delegation on potential collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and enhance service delivery across the federation. The delegation, led by Mr Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, was received at the FCC headquarters in Abuja by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Motunrayo Omidiran. According to a statement released on Thursday by the FCC’s spokesman, Ademola Lawrence, the engagement centred on exploring practical partnership models that could support the commission’s digital upgrade, improve institutional efficiency, and enhance public service delivery. Omidiran emphasised the critical role…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it carried out a mock trial of the updated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in 289 polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prior to the recently concluded Area Council elections. The Deputy Director of Information and Publicity at INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, made the revelation on Thursday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. He spoke while reacting to issues raised following the FCT polls. According to Ifogah, the mock exercise was designed to test new updates introduced to the BVAS, particularly its enhanced result…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Ogidi described the reported hostilities involving prominent political figures as a “bad omen” for Nigeria’s democracy, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He said it was deeply troubling that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, alongside former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and other ADC leaders, were allegedly subjected to such…

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has revealed that his decision, alongside other party members, to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was driven by the need to support former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. Akpata made the disclosure during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, monitored on Wednesday. His comments come days after he was formally received into the ADC at a ceremony that reportedly referenced an alleged assassination attempt on Obi and other party chieftains. Explaining the rationale behind the move, Akpata said he belonged to a…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that the naira will appreciate to ₦1,000 against the United States dollar in the coming weeks, citing ongoing monetary policy interventions by his administration. The President made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit in Abuja. He revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervened in the foreign exchange market on Monday by mopping up excess dollars in a bid to stabilise the local currency. According to Mr Tinubu, recent policy measures are beginning to yield tangible results. “In fact, if not for the interventions by the…