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By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud. The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in his message of felicitation called on all Nigerians to uphold the rule of law and unify for peace and development of the…
By Peter Amine Plateau Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Ephraim Usman, has built and donated two classroom blocks for children learning under the trees in Garshei and Nangar communities. Usman, who inaugurated the classroom blocks on Thursday in Kanam Local Government Area of the state, said that the gesture was to improve…
By Thompson Yamput Protesting Resident Doctors (ARDs) in Kogi on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and save Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja from decay and failing in saving lives. Dr. Bauku Sola, the spokesperson of the aggrieved doctors of the hospital, told newsmen in Lokoja that the problems confronting the hospital deserved urgent…
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of the District Head of Bagaji Ado in Omala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state by unknown gunmen. The command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, confirmed the alleged abduction in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya…
By Thompson Yamput Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Monday commiserated with the Atta Igala, Alaji Matthew Ogwuche-akpa II, on the demise of his elder brother, Prince James Faruna-Opaluwa. Bello, in a statement in Lokoja by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, expressed his deepest sympathy to the Atta Igala, family members and the…
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has sought collaboration with the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army to enhance safety in state. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Edward Odiete, said this on Saturday when he played host to the Commander 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen Alexander Tawasimi,…
By Thompson Yamput Heavy Rainstorm has ripped off the roof of an office block in the headquarters of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Kogi. The Rain Storm, which occured between 8.30 p.m.and 930 p.m. of Thursday also wrecked havoc in some parts of Lokoja. Metropolis. Mr. Suleiman Makama, NIWA’s Assistant General Manager (AGM) Corporate…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has urged corps members serving in the state to exhibit high level of humility, discipline and loyalty throughout their service year as future leaders. Eno gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 11 orientation programme in Nsit Atai Local Government…
By our Correspondent Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja The Presidency on Wednesday announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja was 56 years, when he was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos…
By Thompson Yamput The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has commenced a needs assessment of 513 flood-affected communities in Kogi State. Mr Jimoh Haruna, N-HYPPADEC’s Director of Finance and Administration, expressed concern about the devastating flood effects in Kogi State, while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja. He assured residents affected by…
