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By Blessing Odega A member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Dickson Chollom (APC/Barkin Ladi), has empowered more than 1,300 constituents in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) through scholarships and agricultural support. Speaking on Monday during the distribution exercise in Barkin Ladi, Chollom said the initiative, the first phase of his constituency…
By Isaiah Eka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, has described as `poisoned chalice and unacceptable distraction,’ the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Loan Scheme offered by the Federal Government. The ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Calabar zone, Mr Ikechuku Igwenyi, made the position of the union known at a news conference in Uyo, Akwa…
By: Lamara Garba Kano’s destiny has always been tied to the soil. On Monday, 4th August, 2025 that bond deepened as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveiled an army of 1,038 young agricultural extension workers, a new force tasked with reviving farms, feeding families, and fighting hunger across the state. From the bustling grain markets of…
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command has sought collaboration with the State Medical Service and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS) to reduce road traffic fatality and injury response time in the State. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, said this on Friday in Uyo during a courtesy call on him…
By Peter Bem The Idoma Youth Patriotic Movement (IYPM) has cautioned Governor Hyacinth Alia against alleged moves to replace his deputy, Dr Sam Ode, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement signed by James Ochoga, President, and Friday Adah, Secretary, the group reiterated its support for the governor’s administration but warned that dropping…
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Ministry of Justice says it has repositioned itself to adopt technology and digital transformation to enhance justice delivery in the country. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice said this on Thursday at the ongoing Top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Justice,…
By Isaiah Eka The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, says that the present administration will continue to guarantee the independence of the anti-graft agencies in the fight against corruption. Fagbemi said this while speaking with newsmen on the sideline of a Top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry…
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has donated the sum of USD1.1 million to support Benue Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelewata and Naka areas of the state. The donation was made by the Deputy Director-General (DDG) of IOM, Ugochi Daniels, during her condolence visit to Benue on Wednesday in Makurdi….
By Thompson Yamput Mr Musa Sarkin-Adar, Chairman, Board of Directors, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has pledged to ensure upgrade of the authority for the nation’s economic growth. A statement signed by the authority’s Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Suleiman Makama, said the chairman made the pledge on Wednesday when the board members visited the…
By Thompson Yamput The Olu of Apata, Dr Frederick Balogun, has commiserated with Gov. Ahmed Ododo and his family over the death of his father, Alhaji Sani Ododo. In a letter of condolence made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday, the traditional ruler, appealed to the governor to take solace in God over the…
