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By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja A Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) retiree, Alhaji Mohammed Onipe Aliyu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate a holistic review of Nigeria’s pension policy, warning that the current CPS framework has inflicted deep and enduring hardship on thousands of retired public servants. Aliyu, the Managing Director of O&M…
By Admin The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed Nigeria’s ranking among the top 10 contributors to global GDP growth in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group described it as an affirmation of the great work of…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of farm inputs worth hundreds of millions of Naira to more than 10,000 farmers in Kogi. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), who inaugurated the distribution at the FMAFS office in Lokoja, described it as government’s deliberate efforts at boosting…
By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday, said it has successfully rescued an 81-year-old man from suspected fraud syndicate operating in Uyo and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo. She said that the command arrested three suspected…
By Emmanuel Antswen The immediate past commissioner for Power, Renewable Energy and Transport, Chief Omale Omale, says he has the capacity to resolve Benue All Progressive Congress (APC) lingering crisis. Omale, who is contesting for the state chairmanship position of the party, told newsmen on Wednesday in Makurdi that he possessed all the qualities to…
By Thompson Yamput Sen. Sunday Karimi says Kogi residents are solidly behind President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. The senator, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District , made the pronouncement at an All Progressives Congress (APC) one day Stakeholders Meeting and Official Endorsement of President Tinubu for a second…
By Peter Akpah The people of Kanam Local Government Area are experiencing a healthcare revolution, thanks to the unwavering commitment of Executive Chairman, Hon. Ayuba Salihu Musa. His administration has demonstrated exceptional political will in translating campaign promises into tangible projects, bringing quality healthcare services to the doorsteps of hard-to-reach communities. Hon. Musa’s leadership has…
By Nicholas Dechi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has appointed the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, as Grand Patron of the association. Dr Andrew Amine, NVMA Chairman, Benue chapter, formally announced the appointment during an appreciation and courtesy visit on the traditional ruler by the NVMA leadership on Tuesday in Gboko. Amine…
