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25/08/2026

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03/02/2026

BREAKING: Governor Ododo Directs All Schools To Go On Compulsory Mid-term Break From Tomorrow 4th of February, 2026 Amid Security Concerns

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in a sudden directive citing ongoing security issues, has mandated all schools in the state, public and private to commence a compulsory mid-term break starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The announcement, conveyed through an urgent notice from the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi State, emphasizes strict compliance and warns of severe consequences for non-adherence.

The statement, signed by PST. Reuben Jimoh, State Chairman of NAPPS, reads: “This is an important information and announcement from the Executive Governor of Kogi State. All schools in Kogi State must go on emergency midterm break tomorrow being 4th/02/2026. Don't announced resumption because we don't know yet what will happen before Monday. Pls strictly comply with this directive if not your approval will be revoke from you.”

It further clarifies: “This is still due to security issue.”

The directive comes as an emergency measure, with no specified resumption date provided. Authorities have advised school administrators against announcing any return dates, as the situation remains fluid and unpredictable ahead of Monday.

Parents and guardians are urged to monitor official channels for further updates on resumption. School proprietors have been instructed to adhere fully to avoid revocation of operating approvals.

02/02/2026

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23/01/2026

BREAKING: Tinubu removes Dakingari as Turkey ambassador-designate hours after announcement

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the posting of Usman Dakingari, former Kebbi governor, as ambassador-designate to Turkey, barely 24 hours after announcing ambassadorial postings.

Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, issued a statement Thursday night confirming President Tinubu’s approval of the posting of four ambassadors-designate out of the over 60 nominees confirmed last December...

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03/01/2026

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10/10/2025

NYCN Election Results:

After a keenly contested election, the results are as follows:

Accredited Votes: 497

1. Babangida Onimisi Isah (Kogi) - 243 votes
2. Comr Ahmad Rufai Abubakar - Khalifah (Kebbi) - 228 votes
3. Invalid Votes: 26

Comr. Babangida Onimisi Isah emerges the winner with a total of 243 votes, beating his closest rival, Comr Ahmad Rufai Abubakar, who scored 228 votes.

09/10/2025

BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Kogi Born Professor as New INEC Chairman

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.

He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.

Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.