By Peter Amine Dr Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to President Bola Tinubu on North Central Community Engagement, says that a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria is achievable through unity and strengthened social cohesion. Essiet, who made the assertion on Thursday in Makurdi at a community workshop and inauguration of community-based peace structures, said enduring…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Polytechnic is investigating a syndicate of nine suspects, for alleged certificate racketeering and document falsification. Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector of the Kogi Polytechnic made this known while addressing a news conference on Friday in Lokoja. The rector said five of the institution’s staffer members had already been placed on suspension…

By Thompson Yamput Jos Community Film Festival (JOCOFFEST) says 200 Plateau youths have been selected for various trainings and empowerment for self-sustenance. Prof. Eddie Ossai, Founder and Coordinator of JOCOFFEST, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lokoja. The founder, who is a lecturer in the…

By Admin A recent report by Protect the Child Foundation (PCF), with support from the French Embassy, has revealed alarming findings that two out of every five girls in Kogi State have experienced some form of sexual abuse. The shocking statistics, contained in a 2025 research report, highlight the growing prevalence of sexual and gender-based…

By Martha Agas and Kennedy Sheyin Stakeholders have called for greater accountability in the management of public water infrastructure, power and waste management in Nigeria. The stakeholders, drawn from trade unions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), made the call at the National Public Utilities Summit held on Wednesday in Abuja. The summit, themed ‘Promoting Transparency…

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Olalekan Salawu of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), says the Federal Government should proritise science education to transform Nigerian universities into engines of innovation. Salawu, a professor of inorganic chemistry, made the call while delivering the 33rd Inaugural Lecture of the university on Thursday in Lokoja. The lecture was entitled: “Èròjà…

By Isaiah Eka The National Pension Commission (PenCom), on Wednesday, says that it aimed at educating the federal workers and pensioners to deepen their trust in Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) reforms to reap benefits.   Ms Omolola Oloworaran, the Director General of PenCom, made the remark in Uyo during the sensitisation of stakeholders across the…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Naziru Kankorifi, the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in Kogi has warned terrorists and other criminals to stay clear of the State. The CP gave the waring when he assumed office on Wednesday at the Police Command headquarters in Lokoja. Kankorifi, took over from Mr Miller Dantawaye, now in Federal Capital…

By Martha Agas The Health Anti-Corruption Project Advisory Committee (HAPAC) has endorsed the joint management of Nigeria’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to promote transparency and accountability. HAPAC, which includes experts, civil society organisations, and media representatives, is a coalition focused on fighting corruption in Nigeria’s health sector. The Chairperson of HAPAC, Dr Idris Muhammad,…

By Admin Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week, an annual programme that features the company’s deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. In his remarks, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc Gboko Plant, Engr. Abhijit Dutta, said Sustainable Development means “meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of…