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NECO 2026 SSCE Result Update

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved the 2026 SSCE results, paving the way for their official release to candidates. Candidates should stay alert and follow us for the latest updates.

UWAHALA:"Instead of this cup, I will rather use rag,biko"–Lady detests trending m£nstrual cup

How about you? Cup or Pad? 😩

Kogi Govt Sets Up Committee for Ibrahim Idris’ Burial

The Kogi State Government has constituted a 21-member committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Joel Salifu, to coordinate the burial arrangements for former Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris.

The committee comprises:

1. Elder Comrade Joel Salifu - Chairman
2. Alhaji Musa Amodu - Member
3. Hon. Ali Bello - Member
4. Hon. Abdullahi Bello - Member
5. Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Halims - Member
6. Comrade Jerry Omodara (Rtd.) - Member
7. Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo - Member
8. Alhaji Yakubu Okala - Member
9. Hajiya Rabietu Okute - Member
10. Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim - Member
11. Hon. Atuluku Levi - Member
12. Hon. Peter Ameh Mark - Member
13. Hon. Tosin Lagba Olokun - Member
14. Honourable Emma Egwu - Member
15. Barrister Kabiru - Member
16. Elder Friday Sani Makama - Member
17. Alhaji Tenimu Idris - Member
18. Alhaji Yahaya Karaku - Member
19. Alhaji Mamudu Alfa - Member
20. Honourable Bashir Audu - Member
21. Mrs. Ayoade Folashade Arike, PhD - Secretary

The committee has also approved subcommittees for prayer, mobilisation, entertainment, media, venue and protocol, tomb preparation, finance and security.

The team is expected to work with the bereaved family on the return of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris’ remains from the United Kingdom and the arrangements for his state burial.

BREAKING: "Kogi Government to begin first phase of bursary disbursement"

Kogi Government to begin first phase of bursary disbursement as Governor Ododo has approved ₦403.035 million for the first phase of the ₦646.8 million bursary allowance to 13,175 Kogi students across tertiary institutions in the state."

Bursary allowance for Medical student N75,000
Bursary allowance for regular undergraduates N30,000 respectively.

The first phase of the bursary disbursement covers all eligible Kogi Students who are currently studying in Institutions within the state.

Ibrahim Idris: The Nearly Nine Year Journey That Shaped Modern Kogi

Alhaji Ibrahim Idris was Governor of Kogi State from 29 May 2003 to January 2012, with a brief interruption in 2008 after his 2007 re-election was nullified by the court for excluding ANPP candidate Abubakar Audu. Clarence Olafemi served briefly as acting governor before Idris returned. His almost nine year tenure makes him one of the longest serving civilian governors in the state's history.

His administration was defined by heavy infrastructure spending:

Water: The Greater Lokoja Water Scheme to address Lokoja's chronic water shortage, plus water projects across the three senatorial districts.

Roads: Reconstruction and dualisation of Lokoja roads, street lighting, and intervention on the federal Ganaja-Ajaokuta road.

Healthcare: Construction of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, and recruitment of medical personnel.

Education: Major investment in Kogi State University, Anyigba, and construction of primary school blocks across the state - reportedly around 2,000 four-classroom blocks.

Electricity: Extension of power from Ajaokuta to Lokoja and to Anyigba and environs.

Housing: Estates in Otokiti and Ganaja in Lokoja and other areas to manage rapid urbanisation.

Civil Service: Clearance of inherited salary and leave-bonus arrears and salary reforms.

He died today in London at 77

APC has won four of the five by-elections conducted by the INEC on Saturday, 19 September 2026, while the APM secured the remaining seat.

The polls covered one federal constituency and four state constituencies in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states.

In Gombe State, APC candidate Kallamu Usman MaiJama’a won the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency by-election with 41,121 votes. The Labour Party scored 3,553 votes, while the APM polled 872.

In Kano State, APC candidate Husseini Datti was declared winner of the Dawakin Kudu State Constituency by-election with 22,890 votes. The Peoples Redemption Party scored 270 votes and the Peoples Democratic Party 108.

In Delta State, APC candidate Okolosi Ator won the Udu State Constituency by-election with 8,724 votes, against 214 votes for the PDP.

In Bauchi State, APC candidate Yakubu Ali won the Disina State Constituency by-election with 5,846 votes. The APM scored 5,225 votes and the PRP 3,701.

The APM recorded its sole victory in Sakwa State Constituency, Zaki Local Government, Bauchi State, where Hon. Adamu Yakubu was declared winner with 8,515 votes. The APC scored 3,771 votes, the PDP 2,076 and the PRP 727.

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