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By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Elders Forum has appealed to the State Government to support the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in its developmental struggles and strides. This call was made by the forum’s Chairman, Chief Julius Elukpo, during a visit to the institution in Lokoja. Chief Elukpo’s appeal comes after FUL Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi…
By Abdul Mohammed Lawal. Kogi State is already more dramatic than the average Kogite would want, but I cannot help but wonder why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has chosen Kogi as their theatre of dreams, constantly adding to its complexities. They seem to be playing to a script of vested interests aimed…
By Thompson Yamput A youth group on Tuesday organised a “2024 Independence Day Peace and Unity Walk” in Lokoja during which it shared T-shirts and Face Caps to residents, to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the youths resorted to sharing the items after they were discouraged from…
By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi-PDP), says Nigeria is poised for transformation in spite of current economic challenges. Uduaghan, in her 64th Independence Anniversary message issued in Lokoja on Tuesday, said that the nation’s current socio-political landscape, economic challenges were opportunities for its transformation. The senator, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, admitted that…
By Stephen Adeleye The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajiya Sefinat Ododo, has restated the commitment of her office and the Kogi Government to continue to sustain women empowerment initiatives in the state. Mrs Ododo gave the assurance on Tuesday at the occasion organised by her office to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day in Lokoja. The…
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, has promised that the assembly would continue to enact laws that would have direct positive effects on the people of the state. Dajoh made the promise in his independence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Zamber, and made available to the…
By Admin The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says true opposition political parties in Nigeria must join hands with the Federal Government in building the country. The party also said that inciting statements and unverified criticisms, opposition parties should contribute their quota through viable submissions and suggestions to get Nigeria to greater heights. Speaking at…
