ROADS TO REBIRTH: How Governor Ododo is Leveraging Multilateral Partnership to Transform Road Infrastructure in Kogi State

By Ismail Isah In a bold move to bridge gaps in Kogi State’s road infrastructure and position it as a model of sustainable development, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has embarked on an ambitious strategy of leveraging multilateral partnerships to revitalize rural access, enhance connectivity, reverse environmental degradation and boost agricultural productivity anchored on local content….

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Sharia Courts and Religious Rights in Yoruba Land

By Kabir Abdulsalam A few weeks ago, a storm erupted across traditional and social media platforms. The cause? Reports surfaced that some Islamic scholars were advocating for the establishment of Sharia courts or independent Sharia panels in Nigeria’s SouthWest, the Yoruba land, a region renowned for its religious diversity. The news sparked widespread uproar, particularly…

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Tribute to Prominent Lokoja Islamic Scholar: Rest In Peace Malam Yahaya Hafizi

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi. In the early hours of Saturday,20th August 2016 (17 Zulqidah,1437 AH), Malam Yahaya Hafizi’s as is fondly call by his students, passed away at his Madabo residence after a protracted illnesses and was laid to rest this morning. His friends, including prominent scholars, Khadis, both serving and retired Judges of High…

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Protecting the Guardians of Our Coastlines – Celebrating International Mangrove Day

By: – Chief (Barr.) Ladi Ahmed Jatto – OON July 26th marks a crucial day in the Conservation Calendar – The International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems. Mangroves, the unsung heroes of our coastal ecosystems, play a vital role in safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity, climate, and human well-being. Mangroves are trees or shrubs…

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HRH, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi: The Fourth Successor To Maikarfi Dynasty,  Revered New Maigari Of Lokoja

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi,the Fourth Maigari of Lokoja,is the senior son of late Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Kabiru Maikarfi 111,Grandson of Late Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Yahaya Muhammadu Maikarfi 11, Great-grandson of Muhammadu Maikarfi 1, and head of Maikarfi Dynasty, was born to the families of Late HRH,…

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