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By Thompson Yamput The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Kogi chapter, has said that 2,871 additional teachers are needed to fill in the gaps in secondary schools in the state. The association urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo to approve the recruitment of 2,871 teachers to address the deficit. Mr Emejeh Ogwu, ASUSS Chairman, made…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Monday vowed to defeat criminals and criminality hampering peace and development of the state. Ododo made the vow when he visited Isanlu-Esa in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state , decalsing that his administration has firmly resolved to stamp out criminal activities in the…
By Admin Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been honoured with the Golden Award of Excellence for Education and Teachers’ Friendliness by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day Celebration held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Sunday. A statement signed by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor,…
By Thompson Yamput The Vice-Chancellor of Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo has challenged the Igala patriots to be deliberate on mentorship and development of Igala land and kogi. Johnson-Akubo gave the challenge on Saturday during the Who and Who at 30 gathering of the Igala sons and daughters in Abuja. Speaking on the theme:…
By Admin Participants Throng Dangote Pavilion As Company Marks Special Day At Abuja Fair The pavilion of the Dangote Group became a mecca on Saturday as participants swarmed around the company at the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair. The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) had projected that the 2025 Fair will attract…
By Wale Ojo-Lanre Esq A Tribute to auntie Remi! Every day, your absence weighs heavily upon us. We feel it deeply—not only because you touched our lives, but because you lifted so many of us to heights we could hardly have imagined on our own. The evil of late Remi Oyo You were the one…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command and banks are in strong synergy to counter any emerging financial security threats in the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the synergy followed a collaborative discussion the command had with the members of bankers forum on Friday in Lokoja. The commissioner of Police in…
By Emmanuel Antswen The Benue Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Friday honoured Prof. Tor Iorapuu, Vice Chancellor (VC), Fr. Adasu University Makurdi with award of excellence. The state Chairman, Ben Ojobo said in Makurdi that the society honoured him for his outstanding contributions to PSN and the growth of pharmacy profession…
By Peter Amine The Benue government, in partnership with development agencies, has launched a policy aimed at improving support and durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Gov. Hyacinth Alia, represented by his deputy, Dr Sam Ode, unveiled the policy in Makurdi on Tuesday, describing it as a social contract with displaced…
By Admin A Message of Unity and Progress As we commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, I, Chinedu John K. Okponwa (KSC), CEO of Jolex Construction Company, Jos, extends warm felicitations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. A Tribute to Our Heroes Past We honor the sacrifices…
