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By Hon. Zakari Yusuf (Nescafe) One of the hallmark of journalism or journalist in any reputable and responsible media organization is “Objectivity”. It is the duty of journalist and media organizations to publish or broadcast unbiased information devoid of slanted opinion. Journalists are expected to balance their stories and provides equal access to all parties…
By Thompson Yamput Fourteen students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, abducted by bandits on Thursday night, have been rescued Mr Bethrand Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police in the North-Central State, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja. The CUSTECH students had been abducted…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi on Saturday expressed determination to rescue the nine abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi safe and sound from their abductors. The governor made the pledge when he visited the university campus on an assessment of the security situation in the wake…
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja has asked the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear in court for his trial. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that even if an arrest warrant issued against him was illegally obtained, the defendant (Bello) should still show up in court. The judge…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Friday deployed security operatives and hundreds of local hunters into the bush on the trail of bandits that invaded and abducted university students Thursday night. The invaders had abducted an unspecified number of students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Osara, Okene after storming the institution…
By Thompson Yamput The League of Yoruba Youths for Advocacy on Thursday, commended the leadership qualities and achievements of the Vice Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, Prof Alewo Johnson-Akubo. Mr Adediwura Adesina, President-General, gave the commendation while presenting a prestigious leadership Award of Excellence to the vice chancellor in Lokoja. Adeshina said the league had been…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Ahmadu Salihu Ribadu, elder brother of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In a condolence message he personally signed, Ododo expressed shocked over the death of the late Ahmadu Salihu and shared in the grief of the National…
……. To mobilize members for nationwide protest By Admin The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to rescind its decision to impose cyber security levy on citizens’ bank transactions. The union said it received with a rude shock the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a…
MUSEUM SECURITY: A CONTEMPORARY INTEGRATED APPROACH By Praise Bwai Introduction The concept of museum security embraces protection and safety of the museum collections, buildings, premises, staff and her visitors, as well as her collections on transit within the country and across international borders. Museum security is dynamic in keeping with the changing times. Traditional security…
By Peter Amine The Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Dr Jacob Gyang Buba, has cautioned the Berom nation against politics of division and tasked them with politics of unity. Buba, who is the Chairman of the Plateau Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs, gave the caution at Nzem Berom Jot Batoh, the cultural festival…
