Ododo Vows to Checkmate Flooding, Erosion in Kogi

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…

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Shadows Can’t Bury the Sun

By: Abdullahi Ibrahim Yakubu In the heat of Nigerian politics, it is not unusual for rumours to masquerade as truth. Groups with unclear identities and questionable motives often surface, claiming to represent public interest while in reality serving private or political agendas. Yet, as history reminds us, shadows cannot bury the sun. The truth, though…

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Security Operatives Rescue Abducted Kogi Traditional Ruler

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…

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ITF Rewards Excellence, Honours Outstanding Staff

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…

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FCCPC Warns Food Operators Against Adulteration

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…

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Plateau Assembly Raises Alarm Over Mining Activities in Residential Areas

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…

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Ododo Hails Shettima at 59

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,…

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