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By Zainab Oyekan Mrs Helen Mutfwang, wife of Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, has called on governments at all levels and other stakeholders, to end harmful practices against widows. Mrs Mutfwang made the call during a press briefing on Sunday in Jos, to mark the International Widows Day. She reiterated the need for governments at all…
By Peter Amine The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), has pledged to give technical support and training to the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), to enhance the credibility of elections. IFES Country Director, Mr Seray Jah, made the disclosure on Thursday in Jos, when he led a team on a visit to the…
By Peter Amine The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), says it has commenced preparations for the conduct of local government elections. PLASIEC Chairman, Mr Planji Cishak, made the disclosure on Thursday in Jos, when he briefed newsmen on the activities of the commission. Cishak, who assumed office one week ago, along with his commissioners,…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo on Thursday signed seven bills into law with a charge to the residents to embrace the new laws and be law abiding to move Kogi forward. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seven bills signed into law include: A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi…
By Admin The Leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says allegations that the Federal Government planned to enthrone emergency rule in Kano State did not emanate from the party. It said the unfounded allegation credited to Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate did not represent the party’s views. In a statement…
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until July 15. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for trial continuation after the EFCC’s witness, Olom Otane Egoro, an Access Bank…
By Stephen Adeleye Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday disbursed N370 million Community Revolving Fund (CRF), to farmers to boost food production in the North-Central State The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the CRF loan disbursement is in partnership with the World Bank under the ACReSAL project. A total of 208 farmers…
By Peter Amine The management of Jos South Local Government Area (LGA), has pledged unalloyed support to the Plateau Government on the implementation of Executive Order 003. The LGA Transition Implementation Committee Chairman, Mr Peter Dung, stated this on Wednesday in Jos, while speaking with newsmen on the skirmishes that occurred in Bukuru. The News…
By Admin Nigeria’s World Cup hope is on the verge of collapsing, and it would take a miracle to salvage it. Having played four games, amassing only three points from a possible twelve, it would have to depend on the outcome of other games in the group, apart from winning its remaining games for it…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government is set to recruit 1, 050 hunters to beef up security in the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that this followed the State House Assembly’s approval of the government’s request on Wednesday at plenary for the recruitment of that seizable number of hunters. The…
