October 2025

By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs (KOSEDA) has urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the six per cent recruitment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Executive Secretary of KOSEDA, Mr Yakubu Abdulhakeem, made the call in Lokoja during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the National…

By Peter Amine The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi, Prof. Joseph Kortor, has lauded medical consultants for surmounting increasing patient loads, resource constraints and infrastructural issues to deliver quality healthcare services. Kortor gave the commendation on Thursday in Makurdi at the annual scientific conference organised by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of…

By Isaiah Eka The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on Wednesday visited Uyo to commiserate with the family of a renowned evangelist, late Rev. Uma Ukpai, on his demise. The PFN delegation led by the National President, Bishop Wale Oke, while addressing newsmen said they were in Uyo to officially announce the passing of one…

By Peter Amine An NGO, the CLEEN Foundation, in collaboration with civil society organisations, has established an independent civil society-led monitoring committee to enhance the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in Benue. CLEEN acting Executive Director, Mr Peter Maduoma, said at a capacity building workshop and formal establishment of an independent…

By Blessing Odega The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has commenced the screening of 15,000 youths in Plateau for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisan Programme (SUPA) training. The Director-General (D-G) of ITF, Dr Afeez Ogun, who stated this at the screening on Wednesday in Jos, said the screening was ongoing in the 17 local government areas (LGAs)…

By Emmanuel Antswen The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) said it has targets of 1,600 teachers and 100,000 students to prevent human trafficking in five states. Mrs Rhoda Dia-Johnson, Project Manager, ICMPD School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), disclosed this on Tuesday at the Training of Trainers one-day workshop in Gboko, Benue….

By Emmanuel Antswen International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have trained 78 lecturers on the prevention of human trafficking in Benue. Mrs Rhoda Dia-Johnson, Project Manager, ICMPD School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), said that the aim of the training was…

By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last world Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday was tension soaked but the early goal by Victor…

By Peter Akpan In a heartfelt demonstration of his commitment to youth development and educational advancement, Chief Dr. Moses Nwan, mni, Ph.D., convened an Educational Support Program for secondary school students in Pushit Ward, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The event took place at the Mwaghavul College of Health Technology in Pushit and…

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has commended Prof. Olu Obafemi, a poet, novelist, and critic, for using literature as a vehicle for social reform and national consciousness. Akinwumi gave the commendation at the 3rd Colloquium held on Tuesday in honour of Prof. Obafemi as part of activities slated for…