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By Blessing Odega The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to employee wellbeing by rolling out a nationwide fitness and wellness drive across its franchise states of Plateau, Benue, Bauchi, and Gombe. The Managing Director of JED, Plc, Mr Sediko Douka, stated this in a press statement, signed by the company’s Head…
By Thompson Yamput On Jan. 23, 2026, history was amazingly made at the 7th combined convocation ceremony and the 25th anniversary of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba. Kogi State, following the emergence of a poor, calculated, determined and resilient female student as the overall best amongst the 26,160 graduands. That brilliant female student…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has ordered a temporary closure of some selected markets and motor parks in Kogi West Senatorial District as part of measures to intensify and coordinate security operations. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja. Fanwo explained that the action of…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday, inaugurated a sensitisation campaign against road traffic crashes in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the first campaign train was taken to the ECWA Goodness Church at 200 unit Lokoja, where the team declared “No to…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi State Polytechnic on Saturday conferred Fellowship Awards on Gov. Ahmed Ododo, late Prince Abubakar Audu (post-humous) and four others for their contributions to the development of the institution and society. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other recipients are Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir-Markarfi IV, the Maigari of Lokoja, late…
By Isaiah Eka Commodore Mohammed Manga, on Friday officially assumed duty as the 14th Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee, Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Manga reaffirmed his commitment to the vision, mission and philosophy of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). He reiterated his commitment to strict compliance…
By Thompson Yamput Prof. Christian Ezeibe has called on the Federal Government to prioritise skills over certificates for employment and national development. Ezeibe, Dean, Student Affairs, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) made the call in his Convocation Lecture at the Kog State Polytechnic, Lokoja on Friday. He spoke on the topic: “Skills over Certificates: Repositioning…
By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi says it seized 7,746 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs between January and December 2025. Mr Mustapha Yahuza, the Assistant Commandant-General of Narcotics, who heads the NDLEA Strategic Command in the state, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lokoja on Friday. …
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi says eight suspected criminals have been arrested in a joint bush combing operation by security operatives in the state. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Afusat, on Friday in Lokoja, said that the operation was a resolve to deny criminal elements any safe haven…
By Emmanuel Antswen Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Church (DIGC), has advised Nigerian leaders to lead with human conscience. Enenche gave the advice on Thursday shortly after his arrival in Makurdi for a two-day healing and deliverance crusade with the theme ‘Mercy of God’. The senior pastor charged leaders of governments at…
