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By Martha Agas Some stakeholders in the mining sector have commended the Federal Government for reversing the five year ban on mineral exploration activities in Zamfara. The stakeholders made the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Monday, presented cheques worth N3 billion to 2,381 direct beneficiaries of Community Revolving Fund of the Agro-climate Resilience in Semi-arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that distribution of the ACReSAL community revolving funds is the second phase, with…
By Admin The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Monday, urged its members in Kano State, Katsina and Ogun to overlook alleged spiritual attacks on members in the state by known enemies. In a statement in Lagos, the NNPP National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi said the report from members in the three states indicated incidences…
By Martha Agas In 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits. Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued. In the second half of the year, three major incidents were reported in Niger, Adamawa, and Plateau states. In…
By Emmanuel Antswen Sen. Jack Gyado, Proprietor, Tilley Gyado College Makurdi (TGCM), says that his father established the school to educate and empower the less privileged members of the society. Gyado, who spoke on Saturday during the 50th anniversary of the college in Makurdi, vowed to revive the college to fulfil his father’s…
By Thompson Yamput The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, on Friday say the upgrade ShikaBrown stock is capable to lay at least 350-380 eggs for 90-week-life-cycle. The Head of Poultry Research Programme, Dr. Idris Abdullah made the revelation in a statement issued in Zaria by Mallam Auwalu Umar, Head,…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday, Preached peace, love and compassion for the less privileged as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2024 Christmas. Ododo, in his message to the people of the state, described Christmas as a joyous occasion that brought families together to celebrate boundless…
By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in Kogi State by arresting 284 suspects between January and December 2024. During this period, the agency also seized 5, 232,575kg of illicit drugs and counterfeit currency worth 2 million U.S. dollars and N20.4 million in various denominations. Mr Mustapha Yahuza,…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Sector Command, has deployed 520 personnel to man the roads in the state during and after Christmas and New Year festivities. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Lokoja on Monday. Oyedeji said that the…
By Nicholas Dechi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Benue Chapter has commended Gov. Hyacinth Alia for creating the Bureau for Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases. Dr Andrew Amine, Benue NVMA Chairman, gave the commendation on Monday in Makurdi when he led officials of the association on a courtesy call on the Director-General of…
