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By Perpetual Onuegbu Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the ministry under his watch will construct a flyover as a permanent solution to end the perennial flooding on the Abuja-Lokoja highway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this on Tuesday during his tour to inspect ongoing construction works on the…
BY CHRIS GYANG In a piece titled, ‘Plateau: In Search of Courageous Leadership’, I had written, “In times of crises, citizens look up to their leader for protection, respite and direction. A leader who takes charge from the front, securing the values, identity and posterity of his/her people. And the people trust and support…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Olusegun Adeyeye, the new National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Commander in Kogi, on Tuesday assumed office with a strong warning to drug dealers and traffickers to keep off the state or face the wrath of the law. The new commander gave the warning in an interview with the News…
By Patience Aliyu The Plateau Government on Tuesday pledged to construct more roads across the state to ease movement of citizens, goods and services. The Commissioner for Works, Mr Adams Leshak, made the pledge during the handing over ceremony held at the State Ministry of Works in Jos. Leshak, who stated his commitment to deliver…
By Admin The Ekata Ogbeide family of Uromi in Edo State has threatened to sue the Inspector-General of Police over alleged extra-judicial killing of their son, Fidelis Ekata, by police operatives on March 2, 2022. In the petition issued in Lokoja, the family also demanded N200 million as compensation for the loss and trauma…
By Thompson Yamput A Communication Technology Firm, MyCoPilot Ltd., has wooed Private Car Owners into indirect transportation business to help cushion the effects of subsidy removal on commuters in the country The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja on Monday that the concept was meant to serve two purposes, reduce the hike in…
By Thompson Yamput The Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant in Kogi, on Sunday inducted 23 youths in technical skills under the tutelage of its Transport Technical Unit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Obajana on Sunday that the training programme was part of Dangote’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the the…
By Thompson Yamput The appointment of Prince Shaibu Abubakar-Audu as Minister of Steel Development has raised the hope of Kogi indigenes over the completion of the 34 years old Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Some indigenes and stakeholders that spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Thursday celebrated his appointment by President Bola…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday said his administration would continue to promote Professionalism and protect the rights and duties of Journalists in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor gave the assurance during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi Chapter’s 2023 Press Week…
By Thompson Yamput A cleric, Rev. Theophilus Ajala, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to have hearts of gratitude to God to unlock His deliverance and blessings in their lives. Ajala, the reverend in-charge of First Baptist Church, Lokoja, said this during a Thanksgiving Service of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi Chapter at the Church…
