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By Admin A former minister of education, Dr Oby -Ezekwesili and the Serving Overseers of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC) Pastor Thunder Bakare have identified corruption and leadership crisis as major challenges of Nigeria. The duo spoke on Saturday in Lagos at an onboarding ceremony of the pioneer class of Advanced Diploma in Public…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo  of Kogi on Saturday vowed to keep the people of the state  safe by deploying the needed Infrastructure to curb impending flooding and erosion threats. Ododo gave the assurance in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr  Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in Lokoja. The governor said…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud. The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in his message of felicitation called on all Nigerians to uphold the rule of law and unify for peace and development of the…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has turned the  state into a massive construction site, with landmark projects springing up across key sectors. Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information, said this  in a statement on Thursday in Lokoja. The commissioner said that completion of the multi-billion Naira Audit House, one of the…

By Thompson Yamput Security operatives in Kogi have successfully rescued the district head of Bagaji Odo, Omala Local Government Area, Chief David Akpa, from his abductors. SP Williams Ovye-Aya,spokesperson of the Kogi Police Command, disclosed this on Thursday in Lokoja. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that the  traditional ruler was abducted in the at Ojuwo…

By Blessing Odega The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has recognised and honoured members of its workforce who distinguished themselves through hard work, innovation, and dedication to duty. The Director-General (D-G), of the fund, Dr Afiz Ogun, on Wednesday in Jos, during the award presentation commended the awardees for their exemplary performance and commitment to the…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned food vendors against adulteration of goods and produce. The Executive Chairman, Mr Olatunji Bello, said this during a one-day sensitisation campaign on forced ripening of fruits, adulteration of palm oil, contaminated meat and grains, on Wednesday in Uyo. Represented by Dr Nkechi…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Daniel Nanlong, has raised alarm over mining activities in residential areas in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The assembly called on the state government to address the increasing solid mineral processing activities within residential areas to avoid grave consequences. The lawmakers’ resolution followed…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Tuesday congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, describing him as a dependable and loyal leader. In a message signed by his media aide, Ismaila Isah, in Lokoja, Ododo hailed the Vice President for his humility, courage, and deep sense of loyalty,…