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By Thompson Yamput Prof. Christian Ezeibe has called on the Federal Government to prioritise skills over certificates for employment and national development. Ezeibe, Dean, Student Affairs, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) made the call in his Convocation Lecture at the Kog State Polytechnic, Lokoja on Friday. He spoke on the topic: “Skills over Certificates: Repositioning…

By Emmanuel Antswen Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Church (DIGC), has advised Nigerian leaders to lead with human conscience. Enenche gave the advice on Thursday shortly after his arrival in Makurdi for a two-day healing and deliverance crusade with the theme ‘Mercy of God’. The senior pastor charged leaders of governments at…

By  Admin Residents of Tudun Wada, Sabon Gari, Mado, and Kabong in Jos North have expressed deep concern and frustration over the delay and poor quality of road construction work being carried out by Jolex Construction Company. The community alleges that government officials often visit the site and undermine their concerns, only allowing selected individuals…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, says the government is strengthening cancer prevention and control through increased public awareness and community health education. Baamlong said this on Wednesday in Jos, during a media briefing to commemorate the 2026 World Cancer Day , with the theme “ United by Unique”. The…

By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja A Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) retiree, Alhaji Mohammed Onipe Aliyu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate a holistic review of Nigeria’s pension policy, warning that the current CPS framework has inflicted deep and enduring hardship on thousands of retired public servants. Aliyu, the Managing Director of O&M…

By Admin The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed Nigeria’s ranking among the top 10 contributors to global GDP growth in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group described it as an affirmation of the great work of…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of farm inputs worth hundreds of millions of Naira to more than 10,000 farmers in Kogi. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), who inaugurated the distribution at the FMAFS office in Lokoja, described it as government’s deliberate efforts at boosting…

By Peter Akpah The people of Kanam Local Government Area are experiencing a healthcare revolution, thanks to the unwavering commitment of Executive Chairman, Hon. Ayuba Salihu Musa. His administration has demonstrated exceptional political will in translating campaign promises into tangible projects, bringing quality healthcare services to the doorsteps of hard-to-reach communities. Hon. Musa’s leadership has…

By Nicholas Dechi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has appointed the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, as Grand Patron of the association. Dr Andrew Amine, NVMA Chairman, Benue chapter, formally announced the appointment during an appreciation and courtesy visit on the traditional ruler by the NVMA leadership on Tuesday in Gboko. Amine…

By Thompson Yamput Alh. Umar Yusuf-Girei, Acting Managing Director (MD), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has pledged strong partnership with private companies to boost ease of business in the country. The NIWA boss made the pledge in a statement signed by Mr Suleiman Makama, NIWA Assistant General Manager (AGM), Corporate Affairs, on Tuesday in Lokoja….