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By Taiye Agbaje A group of Kogi indigenes, on Friday, described the immediate-past Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello, as a transformational leader. The group, under the auspices of Kogi Collective Interest Group (KOCIG), stated this in a statement signed by its chairman, Abdulganiyu Yusuf, in Abuja. The group’s statement was in reaction to a protest staged…

By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Friday said empowering women will unlock their vast potential and talent for national development. The only Kogi female lawmaker made the assertion in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Arogbonlo Israel, in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD)….

By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare management Agency (PLASCHEMA), has taken sensitisation to the informal sector, on the benefits of enrolling into its health insurance programme, to curb out of pocket expenditure. The Director-General (D-G) of PLASCHEMA, Dr. Agabus Manasseh, disclosed this on Thursday in Jos, at a meeting with the leadership of…

By Stephen Adeleye Kogi Government has enrolled 32,000 civil servants and 41,597 vulnerable population into its health insurance scheme. Gov. Usman Ododo said this during the official inauguration of the scheme in Lokoja on Wednesday. According to him, the government has enrolled 32,000 beneficiaries in the formal sector plan and 41,587 under the Basic Health…

By Philomina Attah The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has pledged to collaborate with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publishers of PRNigeria, on fact-checking, to promote credible news and couner misinformation. The Managing Director of NAN, Ali M. Ali said this when officials of IMPR paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday….

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, said on Wednesday that 30 graduates of the university had been called to Bar by the Body of Benchers (BOB) in Nigeria. The VC described the development as a “cheering and encouraging news” to the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

By Stephen Adeleye The Federal Government through its Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF), on Monday distributed inputs  to 534 farmers to boost rice production in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports I. Lokoja that the programme/Initiative was being assisted by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).e The items distributed include: NPK and Urea…

By Blessing Odega The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has organised an inter-schools parade competition for primary and secondary schools in Pankshin Local Government, to promote peace and unity in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 27 schools comprised of  13 Primary and 14 secondary schools participated in the competition held…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command on Sunday announced 17 Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres for the 2022 Nigeria Police Force Recruitment in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, who dropped the hint in a statement issued in Lokoja, said that the recruitment scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, was only for Police Constables….

By Uchenna Eletuo Faithfuls of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday celebrated the General Overseer (G O) of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 82nd birthday. Adeboye, born March 2, 1942, has been described as a Gospel revivalist and good home advocate for the contemporary generation. The News Agency of Nigeria…