October 2023

We can’t afford to fail our nation – NIWA MD tells staffBy Thompson Yamput Mr. Munirudeen Oyebamiji, new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland WaterWay Authority (NIWA), has told the staff that the authority could not afford to fail the nation in its economic growth. The MD gave the charge on Monday…

By Thompson Yamput The 12 Brigade Nigeria Army has launched an operation, tagged: “Exercise Still Waters III” aimed at ensuring security of lives and property during yuletide season in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was flagged off by Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, in Okene on Monday. The Commander,…

By Thompson Yamput Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday said he had lost a father and confidant in late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, who passed away on Sunday. A statement in Lokoja by his Media Aide, Onogwu Mohammed, said that the governor made the remark while addressing sympathisers at the palace of the…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Monday directed all hospitals across the state to give prompt attention to gunshot victims in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Zakari Usman, who gave the directive during an interaction with newsmen in Lokoja, said that the directive became imperative to save lives of innocent citizens….

By Thompson Yamput A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), called Women Like Esther Support Initiative (WLESI), has called for more assistance and empowerment for women to enable them to fulfill their purpose-driven life. The Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, Nigerian Chapter, Mrs Blessing Makanjuola, made the call at the launch of the organisation in Ajaokuta, Kogi,…

By Thompson Yamput The remains of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim were laid to rest at his hometown, Okene, Kogi on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the corpse of the paramount ruler was committed to mother earth according to the Islamic rites around 8.40 p.m. Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council,…

By Blessing Odega Jos, Oct. 29, 2023(NAN) The newly invested 8the president of the Rotary Club of Jos Utan, Mr Anthony Obiasulu, held a fundraiser during his investiture for the erection of a doctor’s quarters at the Primary Health Care center in Apata, Jos North Local Government Area. Obiasulu, on Sunday said a needs assessment…

By Thompson Yamput The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Kogi, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has described the death of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, as a personal and painful loss to him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royal father died in the early hours of Sunday at the age…

By Thompson Yamput The Speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Aliyu Umar Yusuf on Sunday, commiserated with the State Government, Ebira people and Nigerians over the demise of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim. The paramount ruler had reportedly died at the age of 95 at around 2.00. a.m. of Sunday in an undisclosed…

By Thompson Yamput The remains of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Abdulrahman Ado-Ibrahim, who died at 95 early Sunday morning, will be buried by 2:00 p.m. of Sunday. The Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council, Alhaji Yunusa Sule, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja that arrangements were being made to give him a befitting…