Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that powerful interests are working against the efforts of former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to curb crude-oil theft and environmental pollution in the Niger Delta. Adeyanju made the claim while reacting to growing criticisms surrounding the pipeline surveillance contract…
The Working People United (WoPU) a movement committed to good governance and advocate for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu re-election has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently introduce temporary relief measures to cushion the harsh effects of the rising cost of fuel on Nigerian workers and the general public. According to WoPU,…
Thanks A prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that the transactions between January 1, 2016 and April 2023, linked to the Kogi State Government in Exhibit AH1, were done before he joined Access Bank Plc. The witness, Olomotane Egoro, also noted,…
Family members, friends and political associates of former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Patrick L. O. Adaba mni, have continued to reflect on his life of service, humility and integrity one year after his passing. Adaba, an elder statesman and member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as…
“When I am gone, do not fear my memory… those memories will remind you that I was here.” — Becky Hemsley One year after the passing of His Excellency, Chief Patrick L.O. Adaba, mni, his memory continues to live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched through humility, integrity, and quiet service…
A new grassroots movement, Working People United, was officially unveiled in Abuja on March 6, 2026, with the aim of mobilizing Nigerians to support the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms and policies geared towards national development and economic stability. The movement’s coordinator, Comrade (Prince) Williams Eniredonana Akporeha, stated that Working People United…
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has commended Governors of the South-South zone for the peaceful conduct of the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) ward and state congresses in their states. He noted that the pragmatic efforts of the governors – Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Siminalayi Fubara…
The pioneer President of National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) Olajide Itiafa Ayodele has called on the newly elected Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC in the state to ensure that Ogori/Magongo is made to truly feel that it is part and parcel of the state. Ayodele stated this while congratulating Engr….
…As witness maintains ex-governor not linked to transactions before court The Federal High Court, on Tuesday, adjourned to March 9, 2027, for ruling on the admissibility of a document sought to be tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State,…
Former Governor of Kogi State Chief Clarence Olafemi has advocated that the next House of Representative position for Yagba federal constituency should be allowed to come from Mopamuro in the interest of equity, fairness and justice. Chief Olafemi who is also the former Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly stated this on Tuesday…