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By Thompson Yamput Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has reopened for commencement of academic activities after three weeks shutdown over students’ protest. Dr Rebecca Okojie, the Registrar and Secretary of Council of the University, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Lokoja. Okojie said that the university would reopen on Tuesday, March 11, while…

By Thompson Yamput VOWE Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has empowered over 100 women farmers with farm implements in Enugu State. The gesture was extended to only women in Nkerefi Community, Nkanu East Local Government of Enugu, was in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day Mrs Sophia Uzodimma-Onovo, Founder and Chairperson, Board of Trustees,…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) on Saturday called for urgent action on gender equality and girls’ education to drive the nation’s socio-economic transformation. POWA National President, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, made the call in Lokoja at an event to celebrate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme, “Accelerate Action!” She was…

By Dan Nandom The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the recent drop in food prices across the country as a reflection of the success of government efforts to stem the tide of food inflation. In a statement signed by its Chairman Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group noted that the drop…

By Admin The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reiterated its dedication to fostering community engagement and ensuring peace and security across the State. Alhaji Baba Mohammed-Azare, State Commissioner of Police, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to him in his office in Uyo by the Core Community Elders Forum of the state. The…

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8 for ruling on the admissibility of a judgment of the FCT High Court sought to be tendered by former Gov. Yahaya Bello in defence of his case in the alleged money laundering trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter on Friday after…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are building capacity and creating new opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy and will facilitate global competition for the country. The TMSG said in a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo that expanding the digital…

By Isaiah Eka Team Paci from Regina Pacis Secondary School, Onitsha, Anambra, has won the 2025 National Pitch Diamond Challenge for High School Entrepreneurs.   The announcement was made in Uyo on Thursday at the end of the high school competition.   The event was organised by the House of Diamond Challenge Initiative in partnership…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Government has condoled with the management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) over the tragic deaths of five students recently crushed by an articulated vehicle along the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene road. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Works Spokesperson, Mrs Gloria Ojochogu-Amodu, in Lokoja on Thursday. Ojochogu-Amodu…

By Taiye Agbaje   Mrs Abimbola Williams, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, on Thursday, said that former Gov. Yahaya Bello’s name did not feature on the Kogi Government House Bank account. Williams told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja during cross examination by the former governor’s lead counsel,…