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Plateau Democratic Movement, (PDM), has petitioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to set up a committee to investigate the alleged "unconstitutional dislodgement" of the Chairman of Investments Securities Tribunal (IST), Mr Amos Azi from office. The group’s Chairman, Ishaya Turba and Secretary, Iliya Mangai, in the petition signed and made available to newsmen on Fiday in Lokoja, Kogi, North Central Nigeria, described Azi's removal as "Unjust and an abuse of office." The PDM said that Azi was appointed in August 2025 by President Bola Tinubu for a second term only for one Aminu Junaidu to surface and took over the office alleging that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) appointed him. The group said that with the recent discovery of fake agencies and appointments, "there is need for the Senate to probe and questioned the sudden coming in of Mr Aminu Junaidu as IST Chairman shortly after Azi secured a second tenure du...

By Samuel Temiloluwa A massive crowd of supporters, political associates, community leaders and residents of Yagba Federal Constituency on Thursday welcomed the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, during his homecoming rally. The colourful reception, which brought together people from the three local government areas that make up the constituency—Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro—was marked by solidarity and calls for Abejide to seek another term in the National Assembly. The event was organised by the Executive Chairmen of the three local government areas that make up Yagba Federal Constituency. Addressing the gathering, the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Arike Ayoade; Dr. Toyin Akanle; Barrister James Fabola; Chief Yomi Olorunsola, Chief Henry Omotosho and Hon. Sunday Moses, popularly known as Alumo, describe...

The Director-General of Sheriff Oborevwori: The Hope Of The Common Man, Mr Edewor Okiemute Godspower, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his prompt and compassionate visit to Odidi Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area over the devastating Trans-Forcados oil spill, saying the visit has rekindled hope among the common people of Delta State. Speaking in Warri on Wednesday, Edewor described Governor Oborevwori as a true servant-leader whose prompt response to the environmental disaster has once again proved that his administration is built on empathy, action and genuine concern for the downtrodden. According to him, the governor's decision to personally storm the polluted Odidi community on Tuesday for an on-the-spot assessment, rather than sitting in Asaba to receive briefings, shows a governor who feels the pains of his people. "What Governor Sheriff Oborevwori did yesterday in Odidi is what we call leadership with a human face. For seven month...

The Oduala Foundation, based in the United States of America (USA), has pledged continuous recognition and honouring of African geniuses and philanthropists across the globe to stimulate growth and development. Chief Taiwo Oduala, founder and executive producer of Afro Awards, made the pledge in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja,  Kogi, North Central Nigeria on Tuesday. The founder tasked government at all levels and organisations to identify their geniuses, credible leaders, and philanthropists and honour them in whatever way to encourage them to do more for their citizens and nations. Oduala said, "This is why the highly anticipated 5th Afro Awards 2026 picked Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State as one of the awardees for his remarkable achievements, humanitarian services, and for being an exceptional governor in Nigeria,  West Africa." He described the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, as a "distinguished and notable persona...

By Bishop Aturu. The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has commenced the distribution of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards to 12,112 adolescent girls enrolled as second-cohort beneficiaries under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) component of the project. The distribution exercise, being implemented across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, is designed to facilitate beneficiaries' access to their designated financial channels and ensure that eligible adolescent girls are adequately reached under the CCT intervention. The CCT component is one of the interventions of the Kogi AGILE Project aimed at supporting adolescent girls to remain in school, transition successfully, and overcome some of the financial barriers that may affect their education. Speaking during the exercise, the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Kogi AGILE Project, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, reiterated t...

By Our Correspondent The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, and Chairman,  Okun Media Professionals, Chief Olugbemi Femi, has thrown his weight behind the proposed Power Rotation Summit in Kogi State, describing the initiative as an important platform for dialogue, political balance and peaceful coexistence among the people of the state. Chief Femi said the name given to the gathering—whether dialogue, summit or workshop—should not be the major issue, stressing that what matters is the opportunity it provides for Kogites to discuss political equity, inclusion and the future of the state. He stated that as long as the process contributes to achieving a balanced political arrangement in Kogi State, he supports the initiative and believes that all stakeholders should participate in the conversation. “Whatever name is called, either dialogue, summit or workshop, in as much as power is balanced in Kogi State, I am in support of the Power Rotation ...