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By Nicholas Dechi The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has inaugurated several key civil-military cooperation projects in Otampe Oklenyi Community, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue. Abbas inaugurated a newly built three-classroom block, staff room, and renovated five classrooms and latrine convenience on Tuesday at Otampe Oklenyi Primary School, Okpaga, Okpokwu…
By Admin The Egalitarian Africa, an NGO says the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle is fit for the position. The group in a statement by its General Secretary, Akogun Olutoye Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore allegations against the minister. The group’s reaction was in response to the resignation of the…
By Abah Benjamin-Eneojoh The Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday paid a strategic working visit to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening security and accelerating development in the state. In a press statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner…
By Admin At last names of a network of 20 Nigerian and three international individuals suspected of financing and facilitating terrorism, particularly linked to Boko Haram activities have been public. An investigation by security personnel in and outside Nigeria has revealed their personal data, financial transactions, and associations, highlighting links to convicted individuals and international…
By Admin Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and renowned academic, Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has called on the Federal Government to entrench merit, competence, and integrity as the guiding principles in the appointment of leadership across Nigerian universities. He warned that the increasing politicisation of such appointments poses a serious threat…
By Admin The Ondo Professionals Association in Lagos State, says a former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele is the best person to replace Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, who is now an ambassador designate. The group also said the APC would be making another giant stride if it allowed Akindele, a female,…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has commended Mangal Cement Company for the donation of three security vans to bolster security in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, gave the commendation in a statement in Lokoja. Fanwo expressed appreciation for the donation, which he said aligns with the government’s broader efforts to…
By Emmanuel Bem The Deputy Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and Vice Chairman of the Forum of Deputy Speakers of Nigeria, Chief Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, has renewed call for the immediate passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. She made the call while speaking during…
By Blessing Odega The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Tuesday in Jos, commenced a three-day capacity training for workers of various Federal government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) on national values and leadership. Director-General of the NOA, Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, said that the training was done in partnership with Tomruk iHub Multiverse and Dakrisbenic Foundation…
By Admin Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji ahaya Bello, CON has paid tribute to the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, at the eight day prayer for the reposeof his soul. Bello, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mohammed Onogwu, described the Islamic scholar as an upright, God-fearing, compassionate, and…
