2025

By Thompson Yamput A total of 887 female secondary school students in five select schools in kogi received sanitary pad to support their menstrual health and healthy living. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the girls were also sensitised on career guidance, personal development and menstrual hygiene. The sanitary pad distribution, a pet…

By Dan Nandom The ReNewed Hope, ReNewed Patience Group has said that Northern Nigeria has no business fielding a candidate in the 2027 Presidential election. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Citizen Tom Obulu and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the group argued that the north must be compelled to honour the…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that the drop in headline inflation in Nigeria after the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a sign of better things to come. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG believes that the inflation rate…

By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, Feb. 23, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has described the passing of the first Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof. Tom Adaba, as painful and a collosal loss. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adaba died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of…

By Admin Confluence Badminton club has won the mixed doubles and Men’s doubles in the second edition of Kogi State Badminton Championship 2025. The championship, which was played at the badminton court, NIWA restaurant in Lokoja between 21st-22nd February 2025 featured mixed doubles, Women doubles, Men’s doubles 56+, Men’s doubles 46-55 and Men’s doubles 35-45….

By Thompson Yamput The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate incidents for unlawful possession of firearms in Ibeno and Eket. A statement issued in Uyo by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Timfon John, said that the arrests were made on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 by intelligent officers. Jihn said that…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday praised the achievements of Olu of Apata, Oba Frederick Balogun, in his ten years on the throne.   Ododo gave the commendation at the 10th Coronation Anniversary Ceremony of Oba Balogun, held at Apata Arena, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.   The News…

By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, said it had rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered his stolen vehicle during a tactical operation in Ikot Ekpene area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Saturday. John said on Feb. 13,…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has sought collaboration with the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army to enhance safety in state. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Edward Odiete, said this on Saturday when he played host to the Commander 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen Alexander Tawasimi,…

By Admin The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reiterated that former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman, and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka remain on its wanted list for their alleged involvement in a N3 billion fraud. In a statement issued by Mr Demola Bakare, ICPC Spokesman, the commission said: “Contrary to…