Federal University, Lokoja Inaugurates Zoo

By Thompson Yamput The Federal University, Lokoja on Thursday inaugurated its zoo to ease students’ practical learning in biodiversity, wildlife and recreation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the zoo and conservatory situated at the Field Main Campus of the institution, was inaugurated by the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim…

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FERMA Inaugurates Operation Desilt Water Channels In Kogi

By Thompson Yamput Dr Chukwuemeka Agbasi, Managing Director (MD), Federal Emergency Road Management Agency (FERMA), on Thursday inaugurated “Operation Desilt Water Channels” to checkmate erosion in Kogi. Speaking during the inauguration at Ajegu, along the Itobe-Ayangba road in Ajaokuta Local Government of Kogi, Agbasi cautioned against indiscriminate dumping of refuge in drainages along the highways….

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CAN Chair Scores Nigerian Democracy 50 Per Cent

By Peter Amine The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau Chapter, Rev. Fr. Polycap Lubo, has scored the country’s unbroken democracy 50 per cent. Lubo, who spoke with newsmen on Wednesday in Jos, said that with the advent of democracy, Nigerians ushered in an era of freedom where people could speak their minds and…

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Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment Until June 27

  By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until June 27. Justice Emeka Nwite, SAN, fixed the date after counsel for the ex-governor, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, informed the court that the EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinhero, SAN, earlier informed the defence team…

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Editorial: Democracy Day

By Admin That there are subsisting litigations arising from elections conducted more than a year ago is not a good sign about the health of our democracy. For the avoidance of doubt, a national and state houses of assembly election petitions tribunal is currently sitting in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. Although seeking redress in…

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LG Autonomy: Human Virology CEO Applauds FG’s Move

By Peter Amine Prof. Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has applauded the Federal Government for the legal action taken against state governors to ensure local government autonomy. Dakum’s position was conveyed in a statement signed by his media consultant, Mr Shabul Mazadu, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday…

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Livestock Feeds Producers, Marketers Association Inaugurates Plateau Chapter 

By Peter Amine The National Association of Pasture and Livestock Feed Producers, Processors, and Marketers of Nigeria, Plateau chapter, has been inaugurated. Chief Alhassan Yakmut, Chairman of the association, said that the chapter was established to be part of the agricultural system and programmes on the Plateau. Yakmut said that pasture production, processing, and marketing…

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