KIDNAPPING OCCURS DAILY IN KOGI, BANDITS TOOK 28 RESIDENTS ON MONDAY — SUNDAY KARIMI.(PHOTO).

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 Senator Sunday Karimi has raised concerns over the growing incidence of kidnapping and banditry in Kogi State, describing abductions as a daily occurrence in the state. Karimi made the remarks on Wednesday during plenary while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari on the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso. The lawmaker said kidnapping and banditry have become major security challenges threatening the stability of the country, stressing that responsibility for addressing the menace should not rest solely on the Federal Government. According to him, bandits invaded Ayedun Bunu, a community in Kogi West Senatorial District, in the early hours of Monday and abducted 28 residents. He noted that such incidents have become frequent in Kogi State, adding that communities continue to face security threats from criminal elements. Karimi called on lawmakers to accelerate legislative action on proposals for the est...
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UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL AMINA MOHAMMED TO BEGIN TWO DAY VISIT TO NIGERIA. (PHOTO).

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 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to Begin Two-Day Visit to Nigeria


The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting Thursday. During her visit, she will engage in high-level discussions with President Bola Tinubu, focusing on collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the UN on sustainable development, climate action, and regional security.


Amina Mohammed will also meet with senior government officials to explore strategies for advancing the country’s socio-economic goals, addressing challenges such as poverty reduction, education, and gender equality. Additionally, she is set to hold talks with the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation on issues including peacebuilding, governance, and economic integration.


Her visit underscores the UN's commitment to supporting Nigeria and the broader West African region in achieving sustainable development and tackling pressing challenges.

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