10 h. ago Kogi Group Seeks Fair Representation, Begs Gov Ododo For Zoning Of Federal Constituency Seat

A non-governmental organisation, MopaEffect muro Forum For Fairness, Equity, and Justice, has made a heartfelt plea to the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, requesting for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election to be zoned to Mopamuro local government area. The appeal was conveyed to the governor through House of Assembly […]

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40 h. ago Kogi Lawmaker Seeks Repeal Of 2007 Rent Law, Proposes New Tenancy Bill

The member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a Bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The proposed legislation, titled Kogi State Tenancy Bill, 2025, was presented before the House on Wednesday, May 7. It aims to […]

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1 week ago ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act

From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused the Committee of Federal Rectors (COFER) of meddling in union affairs through what it described as a deliberate misinterpretation of the Trade Union Act. Speaking with journalists in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Monday, the zonal coordinator, ASUP ZONE […] The post ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

2 w. ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Minister rejects N’East lawmakers claim of exclusion from SAPZ programme

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Saturday, dismissed the claim by the North-East Caucus of the National Assembly that the region was excluded from the $530m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme of the Federal Government. Last Thursday, the North-East lawmakers raised concerns over the exclusion of its region from the Read More

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3 w. ago NANS cautions SSANU against disrupting academic activities in FUOYE

The National Association of Nigerian Students has cautioned the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities against any action capable of disrupting peace and academic activities at the Federal University Oye Ekiti. The leadership of NANS Southwest Zone D, in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, condemned and rejected what it called “veiled Read More

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3 w. ago FG reaffirms commitment to fair representation in appointments

The Federal Government has refuted claims of lopsidedness in appointments, stating that social media noise on the issue was needless. A statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the federation (OSGF) on Friday emphasized its unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, equity, and national unity. “All appointments are made in […] The post FG reaffirms commitment to fair representation in appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim

•Outraged over exclusion from Agro-Industrial Processing programme From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Lawmakers from the North East geopolitical zone have expressed dissatisfaction over the region’s exclusion from the Federal Government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. At a press briefing following an emergency meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, yesterday, the North East […] The post North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Gov Ododo seeks media partnership, lauds journalists for effective reportage

By Okwe Obi, Abuja Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised media professionals for their commitment to transparency and keeping citizens informed about government activities. He made these remarks during the launch of the state’s first Annual Media Performance Report in Lokoja on Tuesday, April 8. Represented by the Secretary to the Kogi State […] The post Gov Ododo seeks media partnership, lauds journalists for effective reportage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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