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Karimi commits over N1.5bn to projects, philanthropy in Kogi West
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Senator representing Kogi West District, Sunday Karimi, has committed over N2Billion to critical projects across a broad range of sectors, philanthropic imperatives in his first two years in the Senate. His interventions have spanned security infrastructure, education, healthcare and road appurtenances, across the seven local government areas under his legislative oversight, namely Kotonkarfe; Lokoja; Kabba-Bunu, Ijumu, Mopamuro, Yagba East and Yagba West.
Exchanging views with newsmen in the course of the ongoing parliamentary recess, Karimi observed that his recent appropriation of the sum of N300million for a statewide students’ bursary scheme, has raised his expenditure on the subhead to N400million, over two academic sessions. The inaugural edition of the scheme in 2024, availed 100 students from across Kogi West of N100,000 support per student. This year, Karimi has extended the goodwill to the other two senatorial zones, Kogi Central and Kogi West, and advanced the sum of N300million. He said the gesture was in response to the statewide thirst of Kogi youths for education, as well as his own way of supporting the good works of President Bola Tinubu.
Karimi in collaboration with alumni of his alma mater, Titcombe College, Egbe, Yagba West council, is equally supporting a N200million exercise for the improvement of moribund facilities in the institution. These include the total coverage of the school hectarage with concrete perimeter fencing, construction of boreholes and water reticulation facilities, procurement of diesel-powered generator and general makeover for buildings and structures in the school. He has singlehandedly built and equipped a 285-capacity hall for the conduct of computer based tests, (CBT), for students in the college.
According to him: “We’ve equipped the facility with laptops, 30kw solar powered panels and inverter, and also installed a 25kva diesel engine generator. Air-conditioning is in place, CCTV cameras have also been put in place. The facility is complete with its own bathrooms. We are hoping that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), will inspect the effort before the end of August, so that it can be opened for use by the next JAMB exercise.
Senator Karimi who singlehandedly built a N750million Forward Operating Base, (FOB) for the Nigerian military last year, is equally supporting the construction of a police post in Ejuku, Yagba East council. According to him, “rapid population growth has impacted life in our communities. The police station in Isanlu the council headquarters used to be the only one covering the whole of the local government. Times have changed. Law and order must be enforced across our communities.” He noted that the FOB is helping to contain the security situation in areas abutting Kogi, Kwara and Niger states. “Who would have one day thought we will get to a point where individuals will undertake the 100 percent construction of military barracks to contain with security challenges?”
The parliamentarian also noted that he is building a community hospital in Kakanda, Lokoja at the cost of N150million, which he has already set aside. Karimi spent N100million on the empowerment of women and cooperative societies last year and has committed the sum of N23million, to the construction of the Pakuta Bridge in Kiri, Kabba-Bunu LGA, while N11.5m is being expended on rehabilitation of cold rooms for women traders in Lokoja. The central mosques in Kotonkarfe and Abugi, in Kotonkarfe and Lokoja LGAs which make up that federal constituency, are being rehabilitated for N10million each.
Karimi noted that in collaboration with relevant ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government, he has continued to ensure that he continues to strive to ensure that what should come to his people should not be denied them. Specifically, Karimi alluded to “zonal interventions” via water supply, transformers, street lights which which are being provided in the communities. Karimi has also been up and doing with donations and support to communities and groups pursuing various programmes.
By Gloria Ikibah
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting to address a four-month dispute over a development project in Kuje, following allegations that a senior official demanded a N100 million bribe to facilitate approval.
The meeting follows claims made by the developer, Jacob & Co Hospitality, which alleged that the Deputy Director of South Development, Kalu Madubuike, demanded the payment in connection with the project.
In a statement issued on behalf of the company’s Director Kunle Diamond-Illori said the emergency session will bring together representatives of the developer, officials of the FCTA and other stakeholders in an effort to resolve the impasse.
According to the statement, Madubuike had admitted during an earlier meeting that he was acting on behalf of third-party interests.
“During a preliminary meeting, Kalu Madubuike admitted that he had been acting on behalf of third-party interests who asked him to represent their position before the FCTA,” the statement alleged.
The company described the emergency meeting as an important opportunity to restore confidence in the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
“The meeting represents a major test of the government’s commitment to transparency and improving the ease of doing business. We hope it will mark a turning point in tackling corruption in Nigeria’s development sector,” the statement said.
The dispute centres on a development project in Kuje, Abuja, which the company said has been delayed for four months.
As of the time of filing this report, the allegations against Madubuike had not been independently verified, while the Federal Capital Territory Administration had not issued an official response to the bribery claims.
Efforts to obtain comments from the FCTA and the official named in the allegations were unsuccessful before publication. The report will be updated should either party respond.
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced a temporary shutdown in observance of the country’s Independence Day celebration.
The diplomatic offices will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to an official notice released by the US Mission in Nigeria on Thursday.
This announcement was made through the mission’s official social media platforms, informing the public about the temporary closure of services at both locations.
According to the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of US Independence Day.”
The closure means regular consular and embassy services, including visa appointments and other public-facing operations, will be unavailable for the day. Normal activities are expected to resume after the holiday.
US Independence Day, popularly known as the Fourth of July, is celebrated annually to mark one of the most significant moments in American history.
The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when thirteen American colonies formally declared freedom from British rule.
An Abuja High Court on Thursday granted the first defendant, Mike Ozekhome, permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment for six weeks.
Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, were arraigned on February 27 by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on a 12-count charge bordering on forgery and impersonation arising from a disputed property ownership case in the United Kingdom.
Ruling on Ozekhome’s application for the temporary release of his international passport, Justice Chizoba Oji ordered him to return the passport to the court on or before August 26.
The judge had earlier been informed on Tuesday that the prosecution had failed to deposit the defendants’ passports with the court, contrary to the bail conditions granted in February. Consequently, the court directed the prosecution to produce the passports during Thursday’s proceedings.
In compliance with the order, the prosecution presented the international passports of both defendants.
After Ozekhome confirmed ownership of the passport, Justice Oji asked the prosecution counsel, C.L. Asonta, whether there was any objection to its temporary release.
Although Asonta raised no objection, he requested that Ozekhome be directed to return the passport within three working days of his return to Nigeria.
Granting the application, the judge said: “Having considered the motion and noting that there is no objection, I hereby grant the request for the temporary release of the first defendant’s international passport to enable him to embark on his medical trip.”
Justice Oji ruled that the six-week period would run from July 9 to August 20 and ordered Ozekhome to return the passport to the court on or before August 26.
The court subsequently adjourned the trial until September 28 for continuation.
Ponfa Useni, the second defendant, is the son of the late Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni, who served as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the military administration of the late Gen. Sani Abacha.
According to the prosecution, the defendants conspired in 2020 to procure a false Nigerian international passport, No. A07535463, in the name of Tali Shani.Geographic Reference
The prosecution further alleged that Ozekhome assisted Useni in impersonating Tali Shani and that both defendants also created a forged irrevocable power of attorney to facilitate Ozekhome’s claim to the disputed property in the United Kingdom.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
FCTA Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Stalled Abuja Project Amid N100m Bribery Allegation
US Embassy, Consulate in Nigeria temporarily shutdown
Forgery case: Court grants Ozekhome permission for six-week medical trip to UK
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