Young Agripreneurs, Innovators Hope for Profitable Agricultural Value Chains – Stakeholder
By Emmanuel Antswen The Founder of Star Farmers Hub, Mr Michael Shenge, says that young agripreneurs, innovators and changemakers are the hope of profitable agricultural value chains in Benue. Shenge, who stated this on Friday in Makurdi at the opening of Agro Start-ups Conference, said that the future of agriculture would not be built by…
Kukah Centre, Stakeholders Strengthen Benue Civil Protection Guards’ Legal Framework
By Emmanuel Antswen The Kukah Centre on Thursday engaged stakeholders to strengthen the Benue Civil Protection Guards law for effective and efficient output. The Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Rev. Fr Atta Barkindo, said the ‘Validation of Law Assessment Report in Benue” stakeholders engagement meeting would also boost the capacity building of the security…
Bassa-Nge People Decry Years of Neglect, Demand Urgent Dev. Action from Kogi Gov’t
By Admin The Bassa-Nge Community Development Network (BNCDN) has called on both the Federal and Kogi State Governments to urgently address the infrastructural decay and neglect of Bassa Local Government Area, despite its proximity to Lokoja, the state capital. Speaking during a press conference in Lokoja under the #BassaNgeDeservesBetter campaign, the National President of the…
1yr Anniversary: Olu Apata Hails Lokoja LG Boss’ Developmental Strides
By Thompson Yamput The Olu Apata, Oba Frederick Balogun JP has commended the Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Adamu Abdullahi, over his developmental strides in his one year in office. The traditional ruler gave the commendation in a congratulatory message to the chairman on Thursday in Lokoja. Balogun described Abdullahi as a…
NCC Sensitises Stakeholders on Curbing Piracy in A’Ibom
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has embarked on the sensitisation of printing press operators, highlighting the need to comply with the Copyright Act in order to curb piracy in Akwa Ibom. Speaking after the exercise in Uyo on Thursday, Mrs Cordelia Ibanga, Coordinator of NCC in the state, said that the sensitisation…
Idoma Community Deserves Kogi Govt.’s Recognition – Association’s President
By Thompson Yamput The Idoma Community in Kogi says it deserves due recognition and assistance from the state government, considering its immense contributions to the development of the State. Chief Joefrank Olotu, Newly elected President, Idoma Development Association, Kogi chapter. made the called in his acceptance speech, shortly after his election on Thursday in Lokoja….
APC Diaspora Chieftains Laud Tinubu for Chosing One of Them, Doro as Minister
By Raji Rasak Some APC chieftain in the diaspora has lauded President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of one of them, Dr Bernard Doro as Minister. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Doro until his appointment as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was an executive member of the APC UK. Mr…
Nollywood Legend, Binta Ayo-Mogaji , Others Bag Prestigious Afro-Award
By Thompson Yamput A Nollywood legend, Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr. Azeezat Abiola-Amusat , founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, are among 15 Africans and Americans honoured with the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 for their humanitarian services. The AFRO awards, scheduled for Oct. 25 in Los Angeles, California, is an annual and non profit event being powered…
FRSC Confirms Killing of Varsity Lecturer by ‘Hit and Run Truck’ in Kogi
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has confirmed the killing of a female lecturer by a hit and run articulated vehicle (Truck) in the State. Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander, who confirmed the killing of the lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Mrs Kemi Emmanue, described her death…
KOSIEC Fixes Oct. 17 for LG Polls in Kogi
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has fixed Oct. 17, 2026, for the conduct of the local government area election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Nderi Mamman, made the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting held on Wednesday in Lokoja. Mamman said that the commission was very ready to…
