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By Blessing Odega Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau Commissioner for Health, says the state government has included preventative measures against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth into its school health programme. Baamlong made the disclosure on Friday in Jos, when he briefed the press to commemorate the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day….
By Adekunle Williams Dr Chris Okafor, Televangelist and Founding Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry has decried what he described as cyber bullying , and sought for regulation of the nation’s cyberspace. Okafor made the call at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, called to explain his displeasure with most bloggers…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has charged Ibom Air to sustain its impressive standard and quality service delivery to passengers. Eno said this while speaking with newsmen on his arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport on Thursday. The governor described Ibom Air, the State-owned airline, as the most excellent in…
By Abah Benjamin-Eneojoh Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been honoured with a prestigious national award of the Ambassador of Safety and Best Safety Governor in Nigeria, by the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON). Presenting the award, the ISPON National President, Chief Dr. Udezi Ste, on Wednesday in Lokoja, said it was in…
By Abdulkadir A. Ibrahim, FNGE., (Kwakwatawa) Politics is not merely the contest of power; it is the discipline of choice. It is a terrain where patience is tested, loyalty is strained, and leadership is measured not by noise but by consequence. Within this demanding landscape, the delayed defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf did not…
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has procured world class equipment aimed at boosting sports in the state. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Uyo on Tuesday, Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports, said that some of the equipment were sourced from outside the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that items…
By Thompson Yamput Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, on Tuesday inaugurated the multi-billion-naira Kogi State Audit House Complex in Lokoja. Ibori, while speaking at the inauguration, commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for what he described as impactful leadership within his first two years in office. He noted that the project reflected the commitment of…
By Zainab Oyekan SOS Children’s Villages, Nigeria, an NGO, on Monday called for inclusive, youth-driven educational systems to better prepare children and young people for the future. The NGO made the call in a statement in Jos to mark the 2026 International Day of Education themed: “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education.” Its National…
By Thompson Yamput Dr Fredrick Balogun, JP, the Olu Apata-Oworo, has commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for what he described as qualitative and impactful leadership in his first two years in office in Kogi. Balogun gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lokoja. The traditional ruler described…
By Stephen Adeleye Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for significant improvements in security and infrastructure within his first two years. KONGONET gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by its Chairperson, Mr Hamza Aliyu; and Secretary, Reuben Joshua in Lokoja on Monday. “Ododo’s administration has made significant impact in the…
