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By Thompson Yamput The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Thursday inaugurated the newly elected Executive Committee (EXCO) of Kogi State Information Chapel with a charge on them to embrace diligence, unity and commitment in their course. The new EXCO has Mr Solomon Musa as Chairman, Olajumoke Ajani, Vice Chairman, Gloria Ojochogu Amodu Secretary, Salau…
Kogi, NITP Partner to Drive Sustainable Urban Development The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Kogi State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Kogi State Town Planning and Development Board (KSTPDB) to promote sustainable physical planning and orderly urban development across the state. This was contained in a statement issued to…
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave one of the suspected commander of Ansaru terrorist group, Abubakar Abba, up till July 20 to decide on whether or not to plead guilty to the terrorism-related charges against him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abba, a.k.a. Abu Bara’a, is…
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed Oct. 14 for the trial of five suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, in absentia. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date following an oral application by the Federal Government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, to the effect. The News Agency of Nigeria…
By Blessing Odega The Rotary Club of Jos- Utan, has supported environmental restoration efforts by planting 100 trees at St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Jos as part of its commitment to combating climate change and promoting a greener environment. The club’s president, Mrs Grace Aniah, on Thursday in Jos, said that the initiative was part…
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday further adjourned the alleged tax evasion case filed by the Federal Government against Binance Holdings Ltd until Sept. 24 for a report of settlement. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after the Federal Government’s lawyer, Moses Ideho, told the court that parties were still…
By Thompson Yamput Gov Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Thursday donated 10 Electric Power-bikes to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for effective traffic management on the Nigeria highways. The governor also promoted his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Special Adviser (SA) on Road Safety Matters, Dr Suberu Yusuf-John in recognition of in recognition of…
By Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Alhaji Bello Bodejo, National President, Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, on alleged money laundering to the tune of 2.63 million US dollars. Bodejo, who was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo on 12 counts, pleaded not guilty to the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/375/2026. The News…
By Admin *JOS* – The 2026 World Blood Donor Day celebration in Nigeria has sparked controversy following allegations of irregularities in the recognition of the country’s highest voluntary blood donors. The event, marked nationwide and attended by representatives of the World Health Organization, WHO, was meant to honour individuals with the highest number of voluntary,…
