Agojeju-Odo Attack, Killings: Omala State Assembly Lawmaker Condemns Attack, Says This is One Too Many

***Condoles families who lost their loved ones ***Calls on FG, State Govt. to intensify efforts in ensuring lasting peace. The Lawmaker, Representing Omala State Constituency, Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya has condemned in strong terms the killing of Constituents in Agojeju-Odo Community of Omala Local Government Area, Kogi State. Hon. Umar in […]

2024 IWD; SWS Supports Call for More Investment on Women to Accelerate Progress

2024 IWD; SWS Supports Call for More Investment on Women to Accelerate Progress

The Standup for Women Society (SWS) joins the women globally to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day with the theme ” Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The International President, Barr. Deborah Ijadele-Adetona in a press statement made public by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Lib. Billie Nwogu stated that in a world where many […]

Tribunal Shock: Yahaya Bello Takes Legal Action Against Natasha, Demands N5b

Tribunal Shock: Yahaya Bello Takes Legal Action Against Natasha, Demands N5b

In what could be described as Tribunal upset, the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has demanded for 5 billion naira in a defamation lawsuit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who defeated his anointed candidate in the Election Petition Tribunal for Kogi Central senatorial election. Bello in a suit allegedly backdated to the 6th of February […]

Ebiya Traditional Stool: Magistrate Warns Counsel Against Frivolous Adjournments

Ebiya Traditional Stool: Magistrate Warns Counsel Against Frivolous Adjournments

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja has warned defendants and their counsels to desist from seeking frivolous adjournments for criminal cases. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Hajia Abdul Maimunat, gave this warning while reacting to the letter written by a defence counsel in traditional title’s case involving the Ebiya traditional stool in Ajaokuta local government […]