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By Admin Former Gov. Donaldb Duke of Cross River has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Abuja to hear a suit seeking an order nullifying his emergence as People’s Redemption Party (PRP)’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Duke, in a preliminary objection, prayed Justice Mohammad Umar to dismiss the suit…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Sunday called for the provision of comprehensive insurance cover for practicing journalists in tge event of any accident on the highways. ephemeralnews.com.ng reports that the the call became imperative following the road accident involving members of the kogi Correspondents’ Chapel…
By Johnson Nongu, A non-governmJental organisation, the MaryMine Mother Care Initiative Network, has intensified efforts to promote hygiene education among children through a sensitisation programme held at Tivid Orphanage Home, North Bank, Makurdi. The outreach, organised on Thursday under the theme “Clean Hands, Bright Future”, formed part of the organisation’s ongoing campaign aimed at encouraging…
By Admin The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in partnership with Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), has officially inaugurated a Civic and Voter Education Community Development Service (CDS) Group at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Asaya, Kogi State. Speaking during the inauguration on Friday, KDI’s Kogi State Partner Representative, Mr. Attah Solomon, that partnership was aimed…
By Admin The Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Friday described the court ruling by a Federal High Court in Lokoja as alleged plot to stop his 2927 ambition. Obi made the remarks during a visit to Madonna University in Anambra State, while speaking with newsmen. He alleged that the court…
By Admin A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, the presiding judge held that all relevant parties must be heard before any substantive decision can be made in…
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has impounded a 45, 000-litre tanker laden with a product suspected to be ethanol, acquired illegally. The Commandant, NSCDC, Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, made the remark while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Friday and said that three suspects were arrested…
By Isaiah Eka The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says it will insist on competence and merit in the ongoing recruitment exercise. The Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (Rtd) made the expression in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Thursday. Jibril stated that the physical screening…
By Peter Amine The Nigerian Army says it has arrrested three suspected drug dealers in Benue, pursuant to its mandate to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking and cultism in the state. The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt.-Col. Sunday Agwom, said the army, working in collaboration with other relevant security and law…
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue Deputy Governor, Sam Odeh, has assured the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that reproductive health kits donated for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state will be distributed transparently. He said the state government would ensure the items reach the intended beneficiaries and are used strictly for the purposes for…
