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By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has embarked on the sensitisation of printing press operators, highlighting the need to comply with the Copyright Act in order to curb piracy in Akwa Ibom. Speaking after the exercise in Uyo on Thursday, Mrs Cordelia Ibanga, Coordinator of NCC in the state, said that the sensitisation…
By Thompson Yamput The Idoma Community in Kogi says it deserves due recognition and assistance from the state government, considering its immense contributions to the development of the State. Chief Joefrank Olotu, Newly elected President, Idoma Development Association, Kogi chapter. made the called in his acceptance speech, shortly after his election on Thursday in Lokoja….
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has confirmed the killing of a female lecturer by a hit and run articulated vehicle (Truck) in the State. Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander, who confirmed the killing of the lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Mrs Kemi Emmanue, described her death…
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has fixed Oct. 17, 2026, for the conduct of the local government area election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Nderi Mamman, made the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting held on Wednesday in Lokoja. Mamman said that the commission was very ready to…
By Chioma Ugboma A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on Wednesday gave an assessment of frontline 2027 presidential hopefuls, insisting that the best candidate should be chosen based on policy outlook. Our correspondent reports that Agbakoba stated this at a news conference tagged: “Devolution is the Solution. Foundational…
AgDEG, Lower Benue Organise clCommunity of Practice to Boost Agriculture By Emmanuel Antswen A non-governmental organisation, Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), in collaboration with Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, has organised a Community of Practice (CoP) – Agriculture in Benue. AgDEG Country Director, Mr Joseph Unogwu, said in Makurdi that the community…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Wednesday urged its residents not to panic but to remain calm and vigilant over alleged planned terrorist attack in parts of the state and Ondo state. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi Commissioner for Information gave the assurance in a statement in Lokoja. Fanwo said that Kogi is in possession…
By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the dissolution of its volunteer arm, the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to constitute the Citizens Values Brigade as its replacement. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bala Musa, Director, Communication and Media…
Dear Distinguished Sen. Abba Moro, Da James Stephen Pam and family extend deepest condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your beloved son, Victor Moro Jnr., and your grandchild. The news of their passing in a motor accident on October 19th is a painful tragedy, and our hearts go out to…
By Emmanuel Antswen A non-governmental organisation, Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), in collaboration with Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, has organised a Community of Practice (CoP) – Agriculture in Benue. AgDEG Country Director, Mr Joseph Unogwu, said in Makurdi that the community of practice is a forum created for agricultural stakeholders to…
