ITF Rewards Excellence, Honours Outstanding Staff

By Blessing Odega The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has recognised and honoured members of its workforce who distinguished themselves through hard work, innovation, and dedication to duty. The Director-General (D-G), of the fund, Dr Afiz Ogun, on Wednesday in Jos, during the award presentation commended the awardees for their exemplary performance and commitment to the…

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FCCPC Warns Food Operators Against Adulteration

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned food vendors against adulteration of goods and produce. The Executive Chairman, Mr Olatunji Bello, said this during a one-day sensitisation campaign on forced ripening of fruits, adulteration of palm oil, contaminated meat and grains, on Wednesday in Uyo. Represented by Dr Nkechi…

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Plateau Assembly Raises Alarm Over Mining Activities in Residential Areas

By Blessing Odega The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Daniel Nanlong, has raised alarm over mining activities in residential areas in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The assembly called on the state government to address the increasing solid mineral processing activities within residential areas to avoid grave consequences. The lawmakers’ resolution followed…

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Police Confirm Abduction of Traditional Ruler in Kogi

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of the District Head of Bagaji Ado in Omala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state by unknown gunmen. The command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, confirmed the alleged abduction  in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya…

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Ododo Hails Shettima at 59

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Tuesday congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, describing him as a dependable and loyal leader. In a message signed by his media aide, Ismaila Isah, in Lokoja, Ododo hailed the Vice President for his humility, courage, and deep sense of loyalty,…

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NDLEA Destroys 7 Hectares of Cannabis in Kogi

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed seven hectares of Cannabis farms and seized 369 kgs of assorted hard drugs in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, NDLEA Commander, Kogi Strategic Command, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Head of Media and Advocacy, Dahiru Abdulsalam, on Monday…

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