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By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has opened a state of the art Music Studio for artists in Kogi as part of celebration of the Valentine in tbe State. A statement issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr Israel Arogbonlo, on Saturday in Lokoja, said that the senator also provided financial support to at least…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi, has tasked officers and men of the force on discipline, professionalism and respect for human rights in discharge of their duties. The commissioner gave the charge during a meeting with members of the Management Team, Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and…
By Martha Agas The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) says it plays a major role in shaping the policy direction of mineral development in the country. NMGS President, Prof Akinade Olatunji, stated this on Friday in Abuja, during a news conference ahead the society’s 60th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE). According to Olatunji,…
By Isaiah Eka Mr KufreAbasi Edidem, the Deputy Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, has reiterated the need for stakeholders to collaborate towards enlivening school sports in the state. Edidem made the statement in Uyo on Friday while hosting Inyene Umoh and Deborah Bassey, two Akwa Ibom school girls who were members of the…
By Dan Nandom The Democratic Front (TDF) is convinced that the President Bola Tinubu administration will use Creative and Tourism as one of the sectors to fastrack Nigeria’s move to a $1 trillion economy in the shortest possible time. The conviction of the TDF stems from the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of…
By Thompson Yamput The High Court in Lokoja on Thursday ordered a stay of execution of the judgment sacking the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland , Ahmed-Anaje. Justice Umar Salisu gave the order following an application for stay of execution on his earlier judgment that removed Anaje as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. Governor Ododo also used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion in governance and leaving no voices unheard in the…
By Thompson Yamput The Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed seven filling stations in Kogi over alleged under dispensing of products to customers. The NMDPRA Kogi Coordinator, Mr Ogbe Godwin, who disclosed this during a news conference on Thursday in Lokoja, accused the stations of branding without authorisation. The News Agency…
By Emmanuel Antswen A Benue socio-cultural group, Jemgbagh Progressive Youth Alliance (JPYA), has scored President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue high for their achievements in less than two years in office. JPYA Convener, Mr Douglas Atume, made their position known on Wednesday in Gboko during a press conference, saying that the…
By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has charged four truck drivers to court for alleged obstructing a public highway in the State. The arrangement was part of the Command’s strategy to combat motorists unruly driving attitude that allegedly constitute traffic gridlock along the highways. A statement issued in Uyo by the Command’s…
