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By Thompson Yamput A lecturer and Computer Scientist, Dr Damon Dashe, on Sunday urged the Federal Government to adopt the generative and Artificial Intelligence Application (AI APP) to boost internally generated revenue and Gross Domestic Production (GDP). The don made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone in Lokoja…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Thursday, received PDP defectors from Olamaboro Local Government Area, led by Sen. Attai Aidoko-Ali, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, while receiving the defectors in Government House, Lokoja, the state capital, expressed satisfaction with the level of unity existing among the various ethnic groups…
By Peter Amine The Emir of Wase, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Haruna, has said that love and dialogue are essential tools for conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence among people of the same or diverse faiths. Haruna, who is the Chairman of Jama’tul Nasri Islam (JNI) in Plateau, stated this on Tuesday in Jos at…
By Peter Okolie The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has said that its zero tolerance for accident policy will help to reduce boat mishaps in all the inland navigable waters in the country. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, said this at a one-day sensitisation and awareness campaign on safety for boat operators, passengers…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government on Saturday commissioned Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) in the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi, to boost food production and security in Nigeria. Commissioning the project in Lokoja, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, said the focus of the centre included enhancing production capacity, value addition, quality…
By Thompson Yamput The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Jordan Province 1, Kogi Region 24, on Sunday formally inaugurated Arise and shine parish amongst other new parishes established during the Easter Go-A-Fishing in the State. Pst Orewale Johnson, APICP in charge of Kogi province 1, while inaugurating the parish, expressed gratitude to God for…
By Perpetual Onuegbu Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the ministry under his watch will construct a flyover as a permanent solution to end the perennial flooding on the Abuja-Lokoja highway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this on Tuesday during his tour to inspect ongoing construction works on the…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, on Tuesday, presented additional 11 cars to judges in the state. Ododo, while presenting the cars to the state Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at Muhammad Buhar Square, Lokoja, promised to deliver the last batch very soon. The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command has assured workers of adequate protection during Tuesday’s protest over economic hardship in the country. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, gave the assurance during an engagement meeting with officials of both Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Command Headquarters, in…
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi says its operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel on Monday, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made the disclosure to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya attributed the feat recorded to the command’s continued onslaught against banditry, kidnapping…
