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By Thompson Yamput Prof. Olalekan Salawu of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), says the Federal Government should proritise science education to transform Nigerian universities into engines of innovation. Salawu, a professor of inorganic chemistry, made the call while delivering the 33rd Inaugural Lecture of the university on Thursday in Lokoja. The lecture was entitled: “Èròjà…

By Isaiah Eka The National Pension Commission (PenCom), on Wednesday, says that it aimed at educating the federal workers and pensioners to deepen their trust in Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) reforms to reap benefits.   Ms Omolola Oloworaran, the Director General of PenCom, made the remark in Uyo during the sensitisation of stakeholders across the…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Naziru Kankorifi, the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in Kogi has warned terrorists and other criminals to stay clear of the State. The CP gave the waring when he assumed office on Wednesday at the Police Command headquarters in Lokoja. Kankorifi, took over from Mr Miller Dantawaye, now in Federal Capital…

By Martha Agas The Health Anti-Corruption Project Advisory Committee (HAPAC) has endorsed the joint management of Nigeria’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to promote transparency and accountability. HAPAC, which includes experts, civil society organisations, and media representatives, is a coalition focused on fighting corruption in Nigeria’s health sector. The Chairperson of HAPAC, Dr Idris Muhammad,…

By Admin Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week, an annual programme that features the company’s deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. In his remarks, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc Gboko Plant, Engr. Abhijit Dutta, said Sustainable Development means “meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of…

By Aisha Gambo Members of the 77-82 Class of Rimi( St. John’s) College, Kaduna, have elected new officials to run the affairs of the association in the next three years. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), who covered the forum’s Annual General Meeting in Kaduna, reports that Musa Shehu, former General Manager of…

By Aisha Gambo The Rimi College Class of 1977 to 1982 Old Boys Association has called on the Kaduna State Government to immediately halt further sale and encroachment on the school’s land. The outgoing Chairman of the association, Mr Peter Sofa, made the appeal at the group’s 2025 Annual Convention held on the school premises…

By Nicholas Dechi Veterinarians have been urged to always conduct proper diagnoses before prescribing antibiotics to animals, as wrong diagnoses often render all subsequent treatment efforts ineffective. The Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Prof. Abdullahi Elsa gave the advice while speaking on the topic “Practical Steps for Clinicians in…

By Thompson Yamput The combined efforts of Security operatives on Friday evening averted an impending disaster in Kogi as a result of  a fuel tanker accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja that the accident occurred…

By Emmanuel Antswen All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Benue chapter on Friday elected new state officials to run the affairs of the association. Declaring the result in Makurdi, the electoral committee chairman, Mr James Aloho, said all 30 candidates were returned unopposed. Aloho, who is the State Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small…