Don Urges FG to Extend  TETFund to Teaching Hospitals

By Thompson Yamput A professor of Health Sciences, Prof. Michael Ogirima, has called on the Federal Government to extend funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for teaching hospitals. Ogirima who is the Provost,College of Health Sciences, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi, made the call while delivering the 32nd Inaugural Lecture of the University…

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CODE Donates Farming Tools to Students in A’Ibom

Isaiah Eka Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has donated farming equipment, including recycling stands to students of the Qua Iboe Church Secondary School to help drive environmental solutions. The organisation made the donation during a one-day Civic Club engagement in the secondary schools in Eket Local Government Area. The Civic Club is a programme…

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Dangote Refinery Reviving Moribund Companies In Nigeria – MAN

By Admin The Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for its role in revitalizing struggling companies in Nigeria. According to the Association, the refinery’s intervention through the reduction of diesel prices and the steady availability of petroleum products has provided significant relief to manufacturers grappling…

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Kogi: Works Commissioner Inspects Major Roads, Healthcare Projects in Mopa-Muro

By Amodu Ojochogu Gloria Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf, alongside Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, conducted an inspection of the ongoing 10-kilometer Mopa-Muro Township Road Project on Monday. Engr. Yusu explained that the initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to enhancing transportation and road quality for its…

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N-HYPPADEC Boss Tasks Public Servants on Effective Communication

By Thompson Yamput Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, Managing Director (MD), National Hydroelectric Power Producing Area Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has tasked public service on effective communication and efficiency. Sadiq-Yelwa made the call on Monday during a 5-day training workshop organised for the commission’s administrative staff in Lokoja. Sadiq-Yelwa said that the call became imperative for public servants…

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Mighty Jets Appoint Ere as New Technical Adviser 

By Admin The Nigerian National League (NNL) side, Mighty Jets International Football Club of Jos, on Sunday unveiled renowned tactician Dokubo Ere as its new technical adviser. The two-year contract was confirmed by the club’s General Manager, Ferdinand Mbum, who said Ere’s appointment aligns with the team’s ambition for the 2025/2026 NNL season. Mbum expressed…

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Feature: Peep into Salem University Lokoja Where Prof. Alewo Akubo is Working Wonders

By Jerry Ocheme Once a little-known private institution in Kogi State, Salem University is now gaining national and global recognition. Under the disciplined leadership of Professor Johnson Alewo Akubo, the school has witnessed sweeping reforms — from upgraded facilities and new academic programmes to media visibility, community development, and a reputation that now attracts leaders…

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