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18/04/2025


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The 17-year-old, Quadri Alabi regained freedom from Kirikiri Prison after over 81 days. The young boy gained fame after ...
18/04/2025

The 17-year-old, Quadri Alabi regained freedom from Kirikiri Prison after over 81 days.

The young boy gained fame after standing in front of Peter Obi's Convoy during the 2023 election campaign in Nigeria. He was wrongly accused of armed robbery and discharged by a Lagos Court yesterday, April 17th 2025.

Akure Unveils N200M Online Banking, Business Empowerment Scheme In Yagba WestThe Toyosi Akure Foundation has announced t...
15/04/2025

Akure Unveils N200M Online Banking, Business Empowerment Scheme In Yagba West

The Toyosi Akure Foundation has announced the launch of a N200 million online banking and business empowerment initiative aimed at supporting start-ups and small businesses in the Yagba West Constituency of Kogi State.

The Mega Empowerment program is scheduled to be officially launched on May 15, 2025, and will focus on expanding financial inclusion and enhancing business capacity for entrepreneurs within the constituency.

Dr. Toyosi Akure, the Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, disclosed this in a statement made available to Middlebelt.ng on Sunday via an online chat.

According to him, the scheme is designed to empower small-scale business owners and start-up operators who face challenges in accessing traditional financing and digital banking services.

“This initiative is a strategic investment in the future of our people. We are creating opportunities for start-ups and small businesses to thrive through accessible loans, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial training,” he said.

He added that the Foundation will work with online financial platforms and grassroots banking institutions to ensure effective disbursement, monitoring, and support for all beneficiaries.

Dr. Akure noted that the programme forms part of the Foundation’s broader mission to drive grassroots development, tackle unemployment, and promote self-reliance among youths and women in Kogi State.

He assured that beneficiaries would undergo tailored training in digital banking, financial management, and business sustainability to ensure responsible loan usage and long-term impact.

The official launch event will hold at the Tobiloba Hall and Event Centre, Egbe and is expected to attract key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including government officials, financial experts, and community leaders.

Middlebelt.ng reports that the Toyosi Akure Foundation has consistently contributed to socioeconomic development in Kogi State, particularly in the areas of education, health, youth empowerment, and rural infrastructure.

Within 2017-2024, Nigeria lost over 14,815 Nurses and Midwives to UK. Why do you think they are leaving? Follow for mor...
10/04/2025

Within 2017-2024, Nigeria lost over 14,815 Nurses and Midwives to UK.

Why do you think they are leaving?

Follow for more.

The Viral Young Boy That Stopped Peter Obi's Convoy Has Been in Police Custody It was revealed by a lawyer yesterday, th...
10/04/2025

The Viral Young Boy That Stopped Peter Obi's Convoy Has Been in Police Custody

It was revealed by a lawyer yesterday, that the viral young boy who stood arms stretched in front of Peter Obi's convoy during the 2023 election campaign is in Kiri Kiri Prison.

It was noted that the young boy was set up by area boys for not settling them with money he got from becoming famous and he was charged by the police for armed robbery (with Cutlass).



Yagba West LG Debunks Report of Protest, Demands Retraction, ApologyThe Yagba West Local Government Council in Kogi Stat...
10/04/2025

Yagba West LG Debunks Report of Protest, Demands Retraction, Apology

The Yagba West Local Government Council in Kogi State has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that women in Oke-Ere community staged a half-naked protest over rising insecurity in the area.

The council described the report, published on April 9 by online news outlet akelicious.net, as “entirely false, lacking journalistic integrity, and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts.”

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Local Government Chairman, Mr. Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday, the council clarified that no protest of any kind took place in Oke-Ere or any part of Yagba West.

He explained that what occurred was a traditional spiritual procession conducted by elderly women of the community—a revered cultural rite aimed at invoking rainfall to aid the farming season.

“As a matter of divine affirmation, rain indeed fell yesterday shortly after the rite was observed, validating the spiritual intent and solemnity of the ceremony,” the statement said.

The council expressed deep concern over what it termed “reckless and sensationalist journalism,” alleging that the report by akelicious.net was intended to incite fear and instability in the area.

“It is reprehensible that a sacred cultural observance was twisted into a false narrative of protest and insecurity,” Mr. Babarinde stated, adding that such actions amount to “an affront to tradition and an insult to the intelligence of our people.”

The council further accused those behind the report of attempting to score cheap political points through misinformation, labeling them as “political jobbers and frustrated individuals” seeking to disrupt the peace of the local government area.

Mr. Babarinde emphasized that Yagba West remains peaceful and that the local administration, in collaboration with security agencies and community leaders, is making steady progress in maintaining law and order.

He also decried the lack of journalistic diligence in the report, noting that no efforts were made to interview the women involved in the procession or verify the claims.

The council has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to akelicious.net to retract the publication and issue a public apology. Failure to comply, it warned, would prompt legal action for defamation and incitement.

“We call on all media platforms to uphold ethical standards and ensure accuracy in reporting. Yagba West deserves better. The truth deserves better,” the statement concluded.

MOUNT PATTI FROM THE CITY OF LOKOJA KOGI STATE.Ado Ibrahim-Panti Road, Lokoja.Lord Lugard built his rest house for both ...
05/04/2025

MOUNT PATTI FROM THE CITY OF LOKOJA KOGI STATE.
Ado Ibrahim-Panti Road, Lokoja.

Lord Lugard built his rest house for both recreational and observational purposes. The rest house was built in the 20th century circa 1900s, the rest house sits graciously on top of the mount patti overlooking Lokoja and its wonders and as a resting place after a long days work.

The building served as a getaway coven for Lord Lugard and his Mistress, Flora Shaw.

This building before the Nigerian Independence still stand strong atop of the Mount Patti, the Niger and Benue confluence could be viewed from the hill.

Remember; Patti is the Nupe word for "hill" hence the famous mountain towering about 458.3 meters, 1500 feet above sea level has come to be known as mount patti as referred to by the early European visitors.

Mounti patti have since become a popular tourist attraction in Nigeria.

CC: TOUR KOGI

Rate our President in one word. For us, he's Commendable. What's yours?
05/04/2025

Rate our President in one word.

For us, he's Commendable.
What's yours?

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu over the insecurity in Nigeria.
05/04/2025

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu over the insecurity in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Police has dismissed Hadaina Hussaini for his comments over Uromi K!lling in Edo State.
05/04/2025

The Nigerian Police has dismissed Hadaina Hussaini for his comments over Uromi K!lling in Edo State.

New Appointment: Tinubu Appoints new MD, Nasir Abdulsalam at Ajaokuta Steel Company.
05/04/2025

New Appointment: Tinubu Appoints new MD, Nasir Abdulsalam at Ajaokuta Steel Company.

The Lagos State Police Command has placed all its commanders and officers on alert ahead of a planned nationwide protest...
05/04/2025

The Lagos State Police Command has placed all its commanders and officers on alert ahead of a planned nationwide protest slated for April 7, 2025.
The protest is planned over cost of living in Nigeria.

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