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By Thompson Yamput Ajaokuta (Kogi) Jan. 31, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the gas-to-power initiative . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that thr initiative, which was launched in 2021, aims to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030 through a series of policy reforms, infrastructure development, and investment…

By Thompson Yamput The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kogi Chapter, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s achievements on the occasion of his one-year anniversary in office. The association, in a communique issued after its congress on Thursday in Lokoja, however, called on the governor to do more in the area of sports development. The…

By Admin The Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner, Mr Baba Azare, has seek for the assistance and support of traditional to the police in their fight against crime and criminality in the State. Azare made tge xalk on Thursday when he  paid a courtesy visit to the President-General of the Akwa Ibom Supreme Council of…

By Isaiah Eka Sen. Ita Enang has urged the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom, Mr Udom Emmanuel, to respond to the corruption allegations being made against him instead looking for who to blame. Enang said in a statement in Uyo on Thursday that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio should not be dragged into the…

By Isaiah Eka The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Chief Sylvanus Okon, has reassured youth corps members posted to Akwa Ibom of their safety. Okon said this on Tuesday when the Akwa Ibom Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Sam Pepple, paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Uyo.. The royal…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has urged residents of Akwa Ibom to avoid scooping petrol from crashed tankers. NOA Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, who made the call while speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Monday, said that such practice had negative consequences.. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…

By Thompson Yamput Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as an example of a patriotic Nigerian, who build bridges irrespective of tribe and religion. The Vice President made the disclosure at the one-year anniversary of Gov.  Ahmed Ododo’s administration in Lokoja. Shettima, who representated President Bola…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it has earmarked over Four  Billion  Naira  (N4 billion) for Malaria prevention  across healthcare systems in the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo made the disclosure at the inauguration of a Malaria Prevention Campaign at  the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday. Ododo  said the campaign was aimed at combating the…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Wednesday banned all forms of collection of daily revenue by various transport unions in all the 22 local government areas of the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kogi State Revenue House in Lokoja. Ododo, who was represented by Kingsley Fanwo,…

By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday, adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi , Yahaya Bello until April 3, April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify….