Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has paid a compassionate visit to survivors and families of victims of the recent fatal road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway. The First Lady visited several affected communities, including Oboroke in Ihima, Ageva, Odenku, Agassa, Kuroko in Adavi, and Eika, among others where she condoled with bereaved families and offered support for those still recovering from injuries. Hajia Sefinat, who was accompanied by top government officials, including the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Acharu Okpanachi, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. “I was deeply shocked and touched when I heard the news of...

The Senate has directed the Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the implementation of new subject guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), citing fears of widespread failure among candidates. At Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, to explain why the examination body attempted to introduce new curriculum requirements months before the 2026 SSCE. The intervention followed a motion raised by Sen. Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), who said the new rules were originally designed for students currently in SS1 and scheduled to take effect in...

Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has paid a compassionate visit to survivors and families of victims of the recent...

The Senate has directed the Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the implementation of new subject guidelines for...