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By Abdulkadir Mohammed Reports from Jos, the Plateau state capital say, preparations are in top gear towards the Turbaning of Hajiya Ramatu Abdulsalam Agabi as IYE EBULE (Sarauniyan matan Igala) of Plateau state, North Central Nigeria. Nigerian Kicker reports that Hajiya Ramatu Abdulsalam Agabi, who is a Lecturer at the prestigious NTA Television College, Jos…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “The only thing more bizarre than the jurisprudence or the orders that emanate from the court of James Omotosho is the predictability with which all cases affecting the political interests of Mr. Wike at the Federal High Court improbably end up on his docket”. One month after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
By Thompson Yamput A passenger train travelling from Itakpe to Warri derailed on Saturday in Kogi, leaving passengers stranded for several hours before being rescued by security operatives. CSP William Ovye-Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja. He…
By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has remained focused and diligent in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities under the current Management led by Hon. Bola Oyebamiji says Dr Meshach Musa, an economist based in Lokoja. Musa, who made the remarks in a statement signed on Sunday in Lokoja, said that…
By Tunde Rahman In an age when the lines between truth and falsehood are getting increasingly blurred, I was nonplussed when President Trump labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern on October 31. My incredulity was heightened given that his action stemmed from unproven allegations of genocide against Christians. Was it another deepfake facilitated through…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has charged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to be good ambassadors of the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Asiwaju Asiru-Idris, gave the charge in a statement signed on Sunday in Lokoja. Asiru-Idris described…
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has solicited the collaboration of all stakeholders to ensure safety and security on Nigerian roads. The FRSC Sector Commander, Akwa Ibom Command, Mr Francis Ajatta, said this on Saturday during the 2025 Special Marshals Sectoral Workshop in Uyo. Our Correspondent reports that the theme of the…
By Zainab Oyekan The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with African Film Institute, has commenced six months of training for 300 youths on creative media and technical skills in Jos on Friday The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the training is under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Friday urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure free-flowing traffic and to reduce accidents during the Yuletide season through increased public awareness. Ododo made the call during a town hall meeting organised by the FRSC sector command in Kogi as part of its Ember…
By Emmanuel Antswen Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) to end post-harvest losses in the state. The Group Managing Director (GMD) of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, who signed the MoU on Friday in Makurdi, said the partnership would significantly reduce post-harvest…
