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By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it has nothing to hide following the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of two of its officials over alleged cash withdrawals of N46 billion. The two officials invited by the EFCC are Abdulsalamu Hudu and Umar Shuaibu-Oricha. In a statement issued by the Commissioner…
By Thompson Yamput Gov Usman Ododo of Kogi has commended the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for promoting unity among political actors in Kogi. Ododo, made the remarks on Sunday when he received members of IPAC led by its chairman, Hon. Ilyas Badanga, on a courtesy visit to him at the Government House,…
By Tunde Olusunle Usman Yusuf, professor in the medical sciences is working hard at being a voice of opposition. He cut a controversial image during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari during which he headed the National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS). He was fingered for a bouquet of infractions under his watch and was…
By Thompson Yamput The police in Kogi have said that the caretaker chairman (CTC) of Kabba/Bunu local government area, Mr Zacchaeus Dare-Michael, has escaped from his kidnappers’ den. Dare-Michael was on Friday reportedly kidnapped by some gunmen on the Kaba-Okene road while on his way home. He was said to have been abducted alongside some…
By Zainab Oyekan The Wife of Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, Mrs Helen Mutfwang, has called for community support networks for breastfeeding mothers Mrs Mutfwang made the call at a ceremony to mark the World Breast Feeding Week, and World Breast Feeding Record Attempt in Jos, on Thursday. The governor’s wife, who was represented by the…
By Blessing Odega Dr Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau State Commissioner for Health, says babies who are exclusively breastfed have higher immunity and are less prone to noncommunicable diseases. Shurkuk said this on Thursday while declaring the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week opened in Jos. The theme of the event titled “Closing the Gap: Break the Record Break…
By Peter Amine The Equity International Initiative and Citizens Coalition Against Corruption, one of the protesting groups against hardship in Nigeria, have called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the electricity tariff hike and restore fuel subsidy. The group made the call on Thursday in Jos while briefing newsmen on the ongoing protest against hardship…
By Reporters Residents of Kogi on Thursday went about their normal daily activities as security operatives from various agencies occupied major roads in Lokoja, the State Capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the nationwide protest began over economic hardship. NAN reports that business ventures, banks and corporate offices remained open for business…
