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By Thompson Yamput The Federal University, Lokoja on Thursday inaugurated its zoo to ease students’ practical learning in biodiversity, wildlife and recreation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the zoo and conservatory situated at the Field Main Campus of the institution, was inaugurated by the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim…

By Thompson Yamput Dr Chukwuemeka Agbasi, Managing Director (MD), Federal Emergency Road Management Agency (FERMA), on Thursday inaugurated “Operation Desilt Water Channels” to checkmate erosion in Kogi. Speaking during the inauguration at Ajegu, along the Itobe-Ayangba road in Ajaokuta Local Government of Kogi, Agbasi cautioned against indiscriminate dumping of refuge in drainages along the highways….

By Peter Amine The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau Chapter, Rev. Fr. Polycap Lubo, has scored the country’s unbroken democracy 50 per cent. Lubo, who spoke with newsmen on Wednesday in Jos, said that with the advent of democracy, Nigerians ushered in an era of freedom where people could speak their minds and…

Appeal Court Sets Aside Contempt Proceedings Against EFCC Chairman By Taiye Agbaje/Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside contempt proceedings initiated by the former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Joseph Oyewole set aside the proceedings in a unanimous judgment on Thursday…

  By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until June 27. Justice Emeka Nwite, SAN, fixed the date after counsel for the ex-governor, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, informed the court that the EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinhero, SAN, earlier informed the defence team…

By Peter Amine Prof. Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has applauded the Federal Government for the legal action taken against state governors to ensure local government autonomy. Dakum’s position was conveyed in a statement signed by his media consultant, Mr Shabul Mazadu, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday…

By Peter Amine The National Association of Pasture and Livestock Feed Producers, Processors, and Marketers of Nigeria, Plateau chapter, has been inaugurated. Chief Alhassan Yakmut, Chairman of the association, said that the chapter was established to be part of the agricultural system and programmes on the Plateau. Yakmut said that pasture production, processing, and marketing…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Olorundare Thomas, Ex-Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), says the Federal Government has not borrowed from the accumulated pension funds. Speaking on Monday in Lokoja in his lecture at a public lecture of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Thomas expressed concern about insinuations that the Federal Government tampered with  the…

By Patience Aliyu Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says he has not touched or misused local government funds since he became the governor of the state. Mutfwang said this on Monday in Jos at the swearing-in of the newly appointed chairman and members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The governor, a former…

By Taiye Agbaje Mr Olomotane Egoro, an Access Bank staff, on Monday admitted that Ali Bello, a co-defendant in the ongoing money laundering trial, neither lodged nor withdrew money in the bank statements tendered in the proceedings. Egoro, who is also an EFCC 2nd prosecution witness (PW2), stated this while being cross-examined by Bello’s counsel,…