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By Thompson Yamput A delegation of Council of Ulama in Kogi on Tuesday visited the new State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, and offered prayers for the peace and unity in the State. Mall. Zakariya Zak, the Council’s Public Relations Officer and Spokesman, said that the visit was aimed at strengthening community relations, fostering dialogue,…

Your Excellency, On this remarkable milestone, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as you celebrate your 60th birthday. Your unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and selfless service have not only shaped the destiny of Plateau State but have also inspired countless individuals across our great nation. You have been a beacon of hope, a…

By Olawunmi Ashafa The African Union (AU) has nominated Malam Mohammed Kabir, immediate past Registrar of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, as Ambassador to promote the AU Agenda 2063. The nomination was conveyed in a letter signed by Amb. Amara Thecla Orakwe, Chairperson, Nomination and Screening Committee of the AU. “This nomination acknowledges and celebrates…

By Admin In a move to uphold fundamental human rights and adhere to global best practices in policing, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the ban on the public parade of suspects by the Nigeria Police Force. Egbetokun said that the directive, which prohibits the public parade of criminal suspects before…

By DanNandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the recent stance of the British Policy Institute, Chatham House, on the Nigerian economy as yet another resounding endorsement of the economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration. It said that the latest view of the credible British think tank on the current success…

By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has laid several buoys in Niger and Kwara States to enhance navigational safety for all water users. Mr Bola Oyebamiji, NIWA Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by Mr Suleiman Makama, Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, NIWA. Oyebamiji said…

By Admin An interest group, Arewa Revival Project (ARP), has rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) to reverse the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.   The ARP Project Coordinator, Mr Muttaka Ibrahim, stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.  …

By Emmanuel Antswen AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has lauded mentor mothers for the roles they played in the reduction of HIV/AIDS transmission from mother to child in rural communities.   Dr John Ugboji, Senior Regional Manager overseeing Benue, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom states, gave the commendation during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration…

By Isaiah Eka No fewer than 17 events will feature at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports festival scheduled for April 1 and 8, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The 17 sports include; athletics, basketball, boxing, canoeing, chess, football, handball, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, scrabble, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling among others. The…

By Thompson Yamput The constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have filed a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and two others before the Code of Conduct Bureau. The two others are the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, and Senator Nelda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The petition, signed…