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By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi Stste. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who made the disclosure during the exercise held near Confluence Beach Hotel, Ganaja Village in Lokoja, described it as “very satisfactory.” Marwa, representated by…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has stressed the need for stronger collaborations with the Army and other security agencies in ensuring the safety of citizens of the country. Eno said this on Wednesday in Uyo, when he received on courtesy, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Eric…
By Emmanuel Antswen Benue State Public Service Institute says it is organising a security conference to proffer solutions to the security challenges bedevilling the state. Dr Mark Nyitse, the Director of Research and Publication of the institute, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi that the conference would be the first…
By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, Feb. 25, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday says the State Free Trade Zone would soon commence operations to the delights of farmers and businesses men and women in the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that this followed an agreement between the…
By Emmanuel Antswen The All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee in Benue said the party was yet to conduct ward and local government congresses in the state. The State Organising Secretary/Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mr James Ornguga, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in…
By Isaiah Eka Mr James Iniama, former PDP Gubernatorial Aspirant in 2023 general elections in Akwa Ibom, has urged the new Commissioner for Housing from Itu Local Government Area, Dr Henry Archibong, to serve his people well for posterity. Iniama, who gave the charge on Tuesday in his congratulatory message to the commissioner in Uyo,…
BY Odoga Charles The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have said the rollout of the first beneficiaries of the N20 billion CREDICORP fund has opened a window of opportunity for Nigerians desiring brand-new vehicles. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday, the group acknowledged that the Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP)…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has tasked the newly inaugurated State Executive Council (EXCO) members on teamwork and unity of purpose. Eno said this during the inauguration of the Commissioners and Special Advisers at Government House, Uyo on Monday. He urged the cabinet members to look for solutions and not engage…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it has concluded data capturing of livestock farmers across the state for intervention to boost food security. The Commissioner for Agricultural and Food Security, Mr Timothy Ojomah, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Lokoja. The commissioner said the data…
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 24, 2025 (NAN) A prosecution witness, Segun Adeleke, on Monday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the name of the former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, was not on the documents of the two property purchased from the company. Adeleke, who is also the General Manager of EFAB Properties…
