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By Thompson Yamput A group, the Ichekpa OnuIfe kingmakers of Omala Local Government Area (LGA) has called on Gov. Ahmed Ododo to urgently intervene in the selection of the traditional ruler of Bagana to avoid breach of the community peace. Chief Noah Awodi, spokesperson of the group, made the call in a statement signed in…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi on Monday,  appointed ASP Saliu Afusat  as its  new  Public Relations Officer (PPRO). Afusat, who resumed duty on Monday, replaced  CSP William Ovye-Aya, who had been deployed to a new assignment by the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi. In a statement  on Monday, the commissioner of…

By Stephen Adeleye The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated two PH‑20 UAS advanced security drones and fleet of security assets procured by Kogi Government to boost military and security operations. The inauguration held at Chari Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, on Monday, was witnessed by top military officers, heads of security…

By Thompson Yamput The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Nigeria, has urged the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide more opportunities for its members for skills acquisition. Mr Solomon Yahaya, JONAPWD National Publicity Secretary, made the plea while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lokoja, Kogi….

BY Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has condemned the dangerous, irresponsible, and condemnable act of scooping fuel from a fallen tanker, as witnessed today at the Liverpool Bridge, Apapa area of Lagos State. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bala Musa, Director Communication and Media and made available to newsmen…

By Nicholas Dechi The Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME), Maj. Gen. Idongesit Ekpenyong, has urged remembrance of fallen colleagues, who paid the supreme price in defence of Nigeria.. Ekpenyong stressed the need for continued prayers as well as support for the families of these fallen heroes. He made the call…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the unprecedented Federation Account Allocations under the President Bola Tinubu administration in the aftermath of a new report on disbursements from the federation account. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, TMV noted that it has led to accelerated development…

By Thompson Yamput The Chief Judge of Kogi, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has sworn-in 17 new Notaries Public and charged them to uphold the dignity, integrity and public-trust of their new offices. The CJ gave the charge during the swearing in ceremony of the judicial officers at the judiciary Headquarters in Lokoja on Friday. The…

By Thompson Yamput The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness (PW9), Mr. David Ajomah, a compliance officer of Sterling Bank Plc, on Friday admitted limits of his evidence against former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello before a law court. Ajomah disclosed this in his evidence during a re-examination being carried out by the…

By Emmanuel Antswen The Nigerian Air Force School of Air Intelligence (NAFSAINT) Makurdi has graduated 18 personnel for the Basic Intelligence Officer Course 10/2025. Speaking during the ceremony in Makurdi, the Special Guest of Honour, Air Commodore Ali Idris, commended the graduands for their dedication and conduct during the four-month course. Idris, who is NAF…