Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajia Rafatu Salami, a seasoned journalist and National Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria). Salami, who was also an Assistant Director of Digital Media at Voice of Nigeria (VON), died on Friday in Abuja at the age of 55. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo extended his condolences to her family, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the International Press Institute (IPI), and her colleagues at VON. He described her as a trailblazer in journalism whose contributions to the profession and public service...

The High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has reinstated the suspended chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils in the state. Justice Efe Ikponmwonba delivered the ruling on Friday, granting the order in response to a lawsuit filed by the affected officials. The court also instructed the Edo State Government and Governor Monday Okpebholo to halt actions related to the suspension resolution passed by the State House of Assembly. The ruling mandates that the state maintain the status quo as of December 12, pending the outcome of the motion on notice scheduled for February 17, 2025. Justice Ikponmwonba emphasized the importance of ensuring...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajia Rafatu Salami, a seasoned journalist and National Treasurer of...

The High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has reinstated the suspended chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils in the...