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By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi and Alhaji Murtala Ajaka, the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 Governorship Election, on Wednesday buried their differences during a courtesy visit. The two 2023 political titans were all smiles at the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday, when Ododo received in audience…
By Dan Ron-Well The Tinubu Media Volunteers have applauded the deepening of cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in the areas of security and counter-terrorism cooperation. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group argued that it would go a long way toward addressing security challenges…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have warned traders and motorists against traffic congestion within the international market, Lokoja. Dr Suberu Yusuf-John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety gave the warning during a joint road safety sensitisation exercise he conducted in collaboration with the…
By Lamara Garba Azare There are deaths that bring sorrow, and there are deaths that leave wounds too deep for words to heal. The tragic killing of Honourable Abba Anas Adamu, fondly known as Laushi, belongs to the latter. His gruesome murder after abduction by men of the underworld along the Kaduna–Abuja express road…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday confirmed death escape by 16 persons in an auto crash in Kogi Mr Lawan Lalu Fagge, FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, made the disclosure to newsmen in Lokoja. Fagge said that 12 of the 16 survivors sustained bruises, cuts, and dislocations…
By Abah Benjamin-Eneojoh Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday tasked youths on peaceful political participation as the 2027 general elections draw nearer. The governor gave the charge while addressing a meeting with the Okun Youths Group for Tinubu and Ododo reelection in 2027 at the Government House, Lokoja. Ododo said that…
By Peter Amine The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the multiple achievements recorded in combating terrorism, banditry and other unscrupulous elements across the country are significantly attributable to improved personnel welfare. Shaibu stated this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Army Project Management Workshop held at the Nigerian…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has charged corps members in the state to exude discipline and patriotism in order to contribute meaningfully to their host communities. Eno made the call on Tuesday in Ikot Itie Udung at a ceremony to end the orientation course for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11…
By Admin A Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety Matters, Hon. Suberu Yusuf, has commended the Leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) for successfully screening aspirants for the House of Assembly seats in Kogi. Yusuf, who served as a distinguished member of the screening committee for the Kogi…
By Emmanuel Antswen The United Nations Women (UN Women) on Monday said only 3.4 per cent of men in Nigeria attend clinic visits with their spouses. Ms Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, disclosed this in Makurdi during a two-day training for traditional and religious leaders on addressing socio-cultural…
