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By Thompson Yamput The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has underscored the bold reforms and developmental strides of the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration over the past two years, describing it as “very impactful and hopeful. ” Audu made the assertion on Saturday when he hosted stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress…

By Thompson Yamput Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has urged Nigerians to live in peace with one another to attract development. Bello, in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his media aide, in Lokoja Friday, felicitated with the people of Kogi and President Bola Tinubu on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. The…

By Thompson Yamput Alhaji Sule Enehe, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), on Thursday urged the Muslim Ummah to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir. In a Sallah message to the management and staff of the service on the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir festival in Lokoja,…

By Thompson Yamput The Bagana Natives’ Forum (BNF) has issued a stern warning to ID Ijele over his consistent attacks on the revered stool of OnuIfe and claims of ownership of Bagana. The group urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo and Hon. Edibo Mark Ameh to disregard Ijele’s inflammatory statements and take decisive action to prevent him…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, Commissioner of Police in Kogi on Thursday ordered Division Police Officers,  Area and Tactical Commanders to beef up security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Dantawaye, in a statement signed by the Police Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja said that the order was to prevent any untold situation…

By Admin In a heartwarming gesture of service and community upliftment, Chief Dr. Moses Nwan, mni, Executive Private Secretary to the Governor of Plateau State and National President of the College of Education Gindiri Alumni Association (CEGAA), marked Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s second year in office by empowering underprivileged members of his hometown in Pushit…

By Admin The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has honoured Miss Victoria Oluwatosin Toluwaloju, a Mass Communication graduate from the University of Benin, as an Outstanding Corps Member for the 2024/2025 service year In Kogi. Toluwaloju’s recognition comes as a result of her dedication, remarkable contributions in community development, educational advocacy, and youth empowerment during…

By Isaiah Eka The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has urged stakeholders to embrace industry regulations in order to ensure safety and environmental soundness of vehicles in Nigeria. The Director-General, Mr Oluwemimo Osanipin, who made the call at a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday in Uyo, said that the council was committed to ensuring…

By Isaiah Eka Mrs Zubaida Umar, Managing Director, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has highlighted the need for stakeholder collaboration to mitigate flood impacts through early warnings. Umar made the remark at the stakeholder engagement event organised by NEMA to raise awareness and sensitise communities on flood mitigation in Uyo on Wednesday. The News Agency…

By Peter Amine The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday conducted medical outreach in Kanshio, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue, as part of activities to commemorate its 69th anniversary celebration. Navy Capt. Henry Ejeh Commandant, Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, who flagged off the exercise, said that the gesture was part of activities slated…