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By Raji Rasaki A chieftain of the APC in Ondo State, Akogun Olutoye, says the APC should consider a candidate from Okitipupa as replacement for Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim (APC- Ondo South district). The call came on the backdrop of Senate’s confirmation of Ibrahim as a non-career ambassador-designate. The APC chieftain made the call in a…

By Agency reports The Women Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government in Kaduna State, on Saturday held its last quarter Congress. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the Congress, which attracted a lot of women leaders from the six wards of the Chiefdom, was chaired by…

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced that the state civil service will be fully digitalised by next year, marking a major leap toward efficient, transparent and technology-driven governance. The governor made this known at the end-of-year thanksgiving and award ceremony organised to honour retired civil servants of the…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. Mr Tenimu Etuku, The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria…

By Thompson Yamput   The Kogi Government on Friday pledged commitment to partner with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on  enhancing water safety and economic growth across the state and the nation at large. Gov. Ahmed Ododo made the pledge during a courtesy visit on him by the NIWA  Chairman, Muktar Shagari and members…

By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), on Thursday, donated a solar-powered borehole facility to the Uyo custodial centre. Speaking during the donation, the Chairman, Dr Uju Agomoh, said that the water facility was the organisation’s way of promoting the welfare of the inmates. Agomoh further said…

By Thompson Yampu   The Chairman of the Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Muktar Shagari, said the safety of lives on Nigeria’s waterways is crucial for professionalism, efficiency, and national development. He made the declaration on Thursday while delivering his first address to the NIWA management and staff at the Authority’s…

By Thompson Yamput Farmers in Kogi have been urged to strengthen synergy and teamwork to boost food production in the state. The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr Farouq Rabiu-Mudi, gave the charge while inaugurating the Kogi chapter of the association. It was led by a retired Deputy Clerk of…

By Angela Atabo Two anti-graft groups have commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for adopting their petition against the “massive misappropriation” of statutory allocations meant for the five local government areas of Kogi State The groups demanded an immediate and full scale investigation into the 2024/2025 financial dealings of Adavi, Bassa, Dekina, Idah…

By Thompson Yamput   Sterling Bank Plc.  has tasked media practitioners on self and national sustainability toward stimulating economic growth and development of the country. Mrs Bunmi Ajiboye, Chief of Staff to the Executive Director, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, gave the challenge at a two -day workshop for media practitioners held virtually across the country…