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By Edith Nwapi Two Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witnesses told an Abuja High Court that none of the three defendants in the trial of a former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello paid money into their company account. This was the account of EFCC first witness, Fabian Nwora, who completed his evidence in an…

By Victor Okoye The Organisers of the World Soccer Legends (War Against Cancer) International Charity Football Match are set to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in fighting cancer in the country.   Jacob Onu, the National Coordinator of the charity match, made the remarks during a courtesy call on NAN’s Editor-in-Chief, Mufutau Ojo…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has said that its planned national campus debate initiative for tertiary institutions will promote national unity and integration. NOA’s Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom who made the statement while speaking to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, said that the debate would promote critical thinking. Mkpoutom…

By Blessing Odega The Rotary club of Jos, has built 6 toilet units in St Paul Township Primary school Jos, as a means of improving hygiene, sanitation and combating open defecation. Mr Frank Igboanugo, President, Rotary Club of Jos, on Tuesday in Jos, said that the club was focusing on one of its thematic areas…

By Thompson Yamput The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has organised an Emergency Preparedness, Response Stakeholders Engagement  toward addressing disasters and Improve risks management in the country. This entails embarking on effective data gathering towards strengthening disaster coordination at sub-national levels to help improve risk reduction and management in the country. Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA…

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 129 suspects and seized 280kg of illicit drugs in last six months in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, State NDLEA Commander, made the disclosure during a news conference in commemoration of the United Nations’ Day against Drug Abuse in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to…

By Thompson Yamput The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has embarked on effective data gathering towards strengthening disaster coordination at sub-national levels to help improve risk reduction and management in the country. Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA Director General, made the disclosure on the occasion of a 3-Day Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) Stakeholders’ Workshop in…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the death of one passenger in a foiled attempt to abduct passengers along the Obajana-Oshokoshoko road in the state. A statement on Tuesday in Lokoja by SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the command’s spokesman, said the feat was part of a series of bold operations carried out…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) in Kogi on Monday urged widows to embrace hope and strength to develop their homes for the well-being of their families. POWA Chairperson, Dr Bessie Dantawaye, gave the charge in Lokoja during the maiden edition of the International Widows’ Day Celebration in the state, themed “From…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it’s intensifying use of development as a strategic, non-kinetic response to insecurity in the state. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information made the assertion in a statement signed in Lokoja on Monday. He said that under the leadership of Gov.  Ahmed Ododo, the state is “investing heavily in…