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Governor Bello Conducts Site Inspection Of Rural Electrification Project
Governor Bello Conducts Site Inspection Of Rural Electrification Project....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has issued a directive for the expeditious completion of the ongoing rural electrification project in the Kogi/Koto region without any further delays.
The governor made this announcement during his inspection visit to the project site at the Muritala bridge in Koto on Saturday. During the inspection, Governor Bello observed the installation of a 185mm2 XLPE Cable to replace the undersized 75mm2 XLPE cable currently serving the people of the Kogi/Koto Karfe local government area.
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During his visit, he urged the contractors to increase their efforts to ensure a swift and efficient completion of the project. He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far but emphasized the project’s importance to his administration and the socio-economic well-being of the local population, urging the contractors to accelerate their work.
One of the site supervisors representing the contracting team, Omachi Atayi, assured the governor that the project would be completed within the specified timeline.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Mohammed, it was highlighted that Governor Bello has consistently shown unwavering commitment to improving the living conditions of rural residents in Kogi State across all three senatorial districts through rural electrification initiatives.
Governor Bello successfully addressed the long-standing issue of unreliable power supply in Kogi East with the ‘Light-up Kogi East Project’ and extended these efforts to Kogi Central and the western senatorial district. In Kogi East, the governor tackled the electricity challenge by expanding power supply across the Ajaokuta bridge into the Eastern part of the district, significantly increasing power load capacity from 14.5 MW to approximately 45 MW, benefiting over 45 communities across nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi East.
For the electrification challenges in Kogi Central senatorial district, the governor’s ongoing initiatives aim to connect rural communities in Kogi/Koto to the national grid, ensuring a reliable power supply for the entire area.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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