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Gov. Ododo inspects ultra-modern market, other projects in Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman has inspected ongoing construction of the Lokoja Ultra Modern Market, Audit House, Treasury House, and the Crusher Road Toll Gate among other critical infrastructure projects in the state capital.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Ali Bello who led the inspection team on behalf of Governor Ododo, said the move was part of routine spot checks to ensure project quality, timely execution, and adherence to technical standards.
According to Hon. Bello, the Audit House and Treasury House projects are designed to enhance administrative efficiency, promote transparency in governance, and improve inter-agency coordination within the civil service.
He described the Lokoja Ultra-Modern Market as a flagship commercial project aimed at transforming the trading environment in the state capital, providing a safer and more organized space for economic activity, and creating jobs for thousands of Kogites.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Ismaila Isah, in a statement sent to Nationwide Reports, quoted Ododo to have said that- “The market, when completed, will not only boost local commerce but will also serve as a regional hub for trade and enterprise.”
Speaking at site of the Crusher Road Toll Gate, Hon. Bello explained that the project is a key component of the administration’s efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in the state.
He noted that the toll gate would enhance road safety, reduce congestion, and facilitate movement of goods and people across the state.
“These projects reflect Governor Ododo’s infrastructural blueprint, which focuses on functionality, economic impact, and long-term benefit to the people,” he added.
He emphasized that all contractors have been given clear directives to adhere to high standards, and any deviation from quality or timelines will not be tolerated by the administration.
July 24, 2025
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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