By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has begun the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500KVA transformers to improve electricity supply and enhance rural development in 30 communities. The governor inaugurated the distribution of the transformers at the Government House, Lokoja on Monday. Ododo described the event as a major step in…

By Thompson Yamput The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment and commencement of postgraduate programmes and the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) for SALEM University Lokoja (SUL). Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, SUL Vice Chancellor, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Monday. Johnson-Akubo…

By Martha Agas The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF), under its Back to School Initiative, has distributed school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other essentials to 300 indigent pupils in Lagos. The distribution took place across public primary schools in the Ejigbo and Isolo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Founder, Segun Tomori, who is…

By Chinedu John K. Okponwa Dear Arc Timothy and Anastasia, Chinedu John K. Okponwa (KSC), CEO of Jolex Construction Company, Jos, extends warmest congratulations to you on your wedding! May God bless your union and fill your marriage with love, joy, and peace. We pray that your wedding marks the beginning of a beautiful journey…

By Emmanuel Antswen The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Tactical Air Command (TAC) Makurdi on Saturday conducted a 10-kilometre walk/jog exercise to boost personnel fitness. Speaking at the end of the exercise at the TAC playground in Makurdi, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC) AVM Patrick Obeya said over 700 personnel participated in the…

By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested 10 suspected persons, who specialised in using tricycles to dispossess innocent residents of their valuable items. The Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner, Mr Baba Azare, disclosed this during a press conference in the police headquarters in Uyo on Friday. Azare said five of…

By Peter Amine The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Friday welcomed into its fold 78 personnel who graduated from various intelligence courses to strengthen its air operations and tackle Nigeria’s insecurity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the 78 personnel graduated from the Nigerian Air Force School of Air Intelligence (NAFSAINT) in Makurdi….

By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs (KOSEDA) has urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the six per cent recruitment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Executive Secretary of KOSEDA, Mr Yakubu Abdulhakeem, made the call in Lokoja during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the National…

By Peter Amine The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi, Prof. Joseph Kortor, has lauded medical consultants for surmounting increasing patient loads, resource constraints and infrastructural issues to deliver quality healthcare services. Kortor gave the commendation on Thursday in Makurdi at the annual scientific conference organised by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of…