By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has cautioned residents against being used by politicians to malign others or engage in actions capable of causing public disorder.   Ododo gave the warning on Sunday in Lokoja while reacting to a purported social media post by one Joy Sadiq, popularly known as “Mama Kogi,” alleging…

By Admin The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr Boniface Aniebonam has blasted Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and Elder Buba Galadima for what he described as people struggling over what doesn’t belong to them. Aniebonam, who is the Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees of the NNPP made this known in a statement…

By Isaiah Eka All is now set for the 87th birthday anniversary celebration of Obong Victor Attah, a former governor of Akwa Ibom. Attah’s aide, Mr Udeme Nana, who disclosed this at a press conference in Uyo on Friday, said that the event scheduled for Nov. 20, would feature the launch of a book on…

By Emmanuel Antswen Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and personnel of Joint Task Force Operation Zenda have clashed in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government of Benue. Our correspondent learnt that the incident took place on Wednesday evening near Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West LGA. A credible source from…

By Admin The Executive Chairman of Bassa Local Government Council, Dr. Joshua Sunday Riti has received a special award of excellence in recognition of his good governance and pragmatic approach to grassroots development. The award, courtesy of the Forum of Local Government Information Officers, Plateau State chapter, was also presented to the Director of Personnel…

By Stephen Adeleye The University of Abuja Centre on Thursday trained secondary school students in Kogi on leadership skills that could turn them into agents of national unity and good governance in the country. Prof. Philip Dahida, Director, University of Abuja Leadership Centre, said that the training was aimed at equipping young people with leadership…

By Peter Akpan Jos – Residents of the Amusement Park area in Plateau State’s Flat East have commended Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh  Mutfwang for awarding the construction of the Amusement pack road to Jolex Construction Company, describing the move as a “welcome development” that is already transforming the once‑decrepit thoroughfare. The project, an extension of…

By Edith Nwapi The sixth prosecution witness (PW6) in the trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and two others said that the third defendant was duly authorised to operate Kogi Govt’s account. The witness, Mshelia Arhyel Bata, said this on Thursday at the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Maitama, Abuja presided over by…

By Thompson Yamput A professor of Biotechnology, Emmanuel Ekundayo, has advocated the establishment of an institute of biotechnology at Federal University, Lokoja (FUL) to promote the nation’s biotechnology needs. Ekundayo made the call while delivering the university’s 34th Inaugural Lecture in Lokoja on Wednesday. Ekundayo’s lecture was entitled: “Biotechnology: The Science, the Products, and the…

By Martha Agas The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will not tolerate any illegal mining activities or unsafe practices within the territory that endanger lives, destroy the environment or undermine lawful operations. Mrs Nancy Nathan, the Acting Head of Service of the FCTA, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open a…