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By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Friday said that the state is targeting  N86.8 billion in four months from the production of Cashew alone. The governor made the disclosure at  the Inauguration of the 2026 Cashew Season and Unveiling of the Kogi Cashew Procurement and Trade Policy, 2025, held at the Government…

By Thompson Yamput Death penalty is said to be the best option in tackling all corrupt officials in Nigeria if the country’s corruption crusade is anything to take serious. Prof. Salusu Usman, Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, made the assertion during the 37th Inaugural Lecture of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) held at the Adankolo Campus on…

By Admin Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the passing of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed. Ododo, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, in Lokoja, described Mohammed…

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa United Football Club has urged players to maintain hard work, so as to conquer the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026, and enter next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chairman of Akwa United FC, Joseph Eno, gave the charge on Wednesday, during a media chat in Uyo. The News Agency…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom citizens to support the Federal Government’s new tax reform to enhance economic development of the country. The Akwa Ibom Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said this while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Monday. Mkpoutom said that the new tax reform was a…

Blessing Odega The Director-General (D-G) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has described the NYSC as a unique pool of human capital capable of driving national development. Nafiu said this on Monday in Jos at the NYSC 2026 Annual Management Conference with the theme “NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development:…

By Blessing Odega Mr Solomon Kyemut, the newly elected National President of the Bukuru Old Students Association Technical (BOSAT), has pledged to provide visionary, unified, and value-driven leadership. Kyemut, who made the pledge on Sunday in Jos, stated that the mandate of the new administration was to preside over the affairs of the association with…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Government has presented relief materials to victims of attacks in some communities from the Quaanpan, Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of the state taking refuge in neighbouring Nasarawa State. Executive Secretary, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA) Mr Sunday Abdu flanked by chairmen of the affected local governments…

By Thompson Yamput Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) on Saturday matriculated 9,570 new students during its 27th Matriculation Ceremony. The Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Marietu Tenuche, congratulated the students and assured them of the university’s commitment to quality education. Tenuche strongly warned the new intake against vices like cultism, rape, and cybercrime, emphasising zero tolerance for…

By Thompson Yamput Former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, joined members of the Obaro family, political leaders, traditional rulers, and residents of Kogi Central at the 40th day prayer ceremony held in honour of the late Senator Isa Abonyi-Obaro in Okene. A statement signed by Michael Ohiare, Director of Bello Media Office, in Lokoja on…