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By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has remained focused and diligent in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities under the current Management led by Hon. Bola Oyebamiji says Dr Meshach Musa, an economist based in Lokoja. Musa, who made the remarks in a statement signed on Sunday in Lokoja, said that…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has charged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to be good ambassadors of the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Asiwaju Asiru-Idris, gave the charge in a statement signed on Sunday in Lokoja. Asiru-Idris described…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has solicited the collaboration of all stakeholders to ensure safety and security on Nigerian roads. The FRSC Sector Commander, Akwa Ibom Command, Mr Francis Ajatta, said this on Saturday during the 2025 Special Marshals Sectoral Workshop in Uyo. Our Correspondent reports that the theme of the…

By Zainab Oyekan The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with African Film Institute, has commenced six months of training for 300 youths on creative media and technical skills in Jos on Friday The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the training is under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Friday urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure free-flowing traffic and to reduce accidents during the Yuletide season through increased public awareness. Ododo made the call during a town hall meeting organised by the FRSC sector command in Kogi as part of its Ember…

By Emmanuel Antswen Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) to end post-harvest losses in the state. The Group Managing Director (GMD) of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, who signed the MoU on Friday in Makurdi, said the partnership would significantly reduce post-harvest…

Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has said that no fewer than 6,000 unclaimed driver’s licenses were in its possession. The State Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, made the disclosure during the 2025 ember months sensitisation campaign on Friday in Uyo. Ajatta said that out of the unclaimed number, about…

By Admin The Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Christopher Audu Manship, has been conferred with an Award of Excellence for his “Outstanding Performance in Grassroot Development” by the Forum of Local Government Information Officers, Plateau State Chapter. The award was presented to the Chairman by the National President Forum of Local Government…

By Thompson Yamput Gov Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Friday inaugurated 80 revitalised Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state provide quality healthcare services to residents. The governor, while speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Government House, Lokoja, described the event as crucial and historic. Ododo said that the inaugurated centres were the first…

By Thompson Yamput The Vice Chancellor of Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, has hailed the university Chancellor, Archbishop Sam Amaga, on the successful commencement of the 2025 Salem outpouring conference. The VC, who gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen on Friday in Lokoja, described the conference held in Abuja as an “impactful annual…