Alleged Planned Attack: Kogi Govt. Sues for Calm

By Thompson Yamput The  Kogi Government on Wednesday urged its  residents not to panic but to  remain calm and vigilant over alleged planned terrorist attack in parts of the state and Ondo state. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi Commissioner for Information gave the assurance in a statement in Lokoja. Fanwo said  that Kogi  is in possession…

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NOA Dissolves WAI Brigade, Restructures Volunteer Arm

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the dissolution of its volunteer arm, the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to constitute the Citizens Values Brigade as its replacement. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bala Musa, Director, Communication and Media…

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AgDEG, Lower Benue Organise Community of Practice to Boost Agriculture

By Emmanuel Antswen A non-governmental organisation, Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), in collaboration with Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, has organised a Community of Practice (CoP) – Agriculture in Benue. AgDEG Country Director, Mr Joseph Unogwu, said in Makurdi that the community of practice is a forum created for agricultural stakeholders to…

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Nigerian Medical Association Donates Cash to Jos Orphanage

By Blessing Odega The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Plateau chapter has donated cash to the CLAPAI Orphanage Home in Jos as part of its corporate social responsibility and commitment to community service. Plateau NMA Chairman, Dr Yilji Kumtap, said during the presentation on Monday in Jos that the gesture was aimed at supporting the welfare…

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NUC Approves MBBS, Postgraduate Programmes for Salem University

By Thompson Yamput The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment and commencement of postgraduate programmes and the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) for SALEM University Lokoja (SUL). Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, SUL Vice Chancellor, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Monday. Johnson-Akubo…

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