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By Aminu Garko Police Command in Kano State is searching for the relatives of Alex Ansol, a 16-year-old boy from Spain found wandering in Dadin Kowa Village, Doguwa Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement issued by the command Spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano on Sunday. Kiyawa said Ansol, together with his…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Sunday urged the residents of the state to learn from Jesus Christ’s lessons in sacrifice, love, humility, forgiveness and renewal that help transform a society. The governor made the call in his Easter message he signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja. Ododo said, “The…
By Bayo Onanuga President Tinubu’s itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. After Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s briefing, President Tinubu suspended the trip to Ogun. Overnight, the Presidential Villa made arrangements for the visit to Jos, with presidential assets quickly deployed. However,…
By Admin It was a vibrant celebration of love and unity in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, as young entrepreneur Christiana Adenike Odimayo exchanged marital vows with respected police officer, Lawrence Ekpo Sunday. The colourful ceremony, attended by dignitaries, family members, friends, and well-wishers, drew commendations from far and near, with guests describing the union as divinely…
By Admin The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday presented relief materials to the Plateau Government for onward distribution to victims and survivors of the Angwan Rukuba tragic attack. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the state Executive Governor in Jos. “The…
By Admin The Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday says over 300,000 terrorists surrendered to the superior firepower of the Armed Forces of Nigeria between 2016 and 2025. The National Coordinator of OPSC, Yusuf Ali, who disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja explained that although the surrendered number includes women and children, these…
By Thompson Yamput Gov Ahmed Ododo on Friday ordered the evaluation of Kogi students from the University of Jos following the Palm Sunday evening crisis and disruption of academic activities of the institution. The management of the university of Jos had ordered the students, who were writing their exams to vacate the hostels and campuses…
By Peter Akpah The Christian Counsellors and Caregivers Alliance of Nigeria (CCCAN) has certified 73 senior campus missionaries of the Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students (NIFES) as professional counsellors and caregivers. The certification ceremony followed a three-day residential training programme held from 23 to 25 March 2026 at the NIFES Conference Centre, Kwali, Abuja. The…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe Nigeria’s political leadership often finds itself under intense public scrutiny, not just for policy decisions, but for symbolic actions that reflect empathy, responsibility, and presence. The recent brief stopover by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Jos airport has sparked a wave of criticism, raising fundamental questions about what it truly…
By Admin The Ife Development Association (IDA), Lokoja Branch, has thrown its weight behind the Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Council over his recent executive order aimed at tackling rising insecurity in the area. In a statement jointly signed by the Association’s Chairman, Comrade (Alhaji) Alih Abubakar, and Secretary, Awodi Daniel, and made available…
