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By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi says his administration is committed to building and transforming the state for the benefit of its citizens.   This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Kogi by the governor to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation.   Ododo, who congratulated the people of…

By Isaiah Eka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch on Tuesday joined nationwide protest called by its national leadership over Federal Government’s failure to complete 2009 renegotiated agreement. The ASUU national leadership had ordered its branches across the country to shut down campuses and suspended all academic activities within the…

By Thompson Yamput The Dangote Cement Plc on Tuesday marked the International Youth Day with a pledge to open employment opportunities for more  youths in Nigeria. The Plant Director, Mr Nawabuddin Azad, made the pledge during the celebration of the United Nation’s  Youth Day in its plant at Obajana, Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria…

By Admin Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the decision of the President Bola Tinubu administration to expand access to subsidized kidney dialysis to more hospitals nationwide as commendable step towards ensuring a more affordable and high-quality healthcare for Nigerians with kidney-related ailments. This, according to the group, is in the aftermath of the…

By Blessing Odega A member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Dickson Chollom (APC/Barkin Ladi), has empowered more than 1,300 constituents in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) through scholarships and agricultural support. Speaking on Monday during the distribution exercise in Barkin Ladi, Chollom said the initiative, the first phase of his constituency…

By: Lamara Garba Kano’s destiny has always been tied to the soil. On Monday, 4th August, 2025 that bond deepened as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveiled an army of 1,038 young agricultural extension workers, a new force tasked with reviving farms, feeding families, and fighting hunger across the state. From the bustling grain markets of…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command has sought collaboration with the State Medical Service and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS) to reduce road traffic fatality and injury response time in the State. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, said this on Friday in Uyo during a courtesy call on him…

By Peter Bem The Idoma Youth Patriotic Movement (IYPM) has cautioned Governor Hyacinth Alia against alleged moves to replace his deputy, Dr Sam Ode, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement signed by James Ochoga, President, and Friday Adah, Secretary, the group reiterated its support for the governor’s administration but warned that dropping…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Ministry of Justice says it has repositioned itself to adopt technology and digital transformation to enhance justice delivery in the country. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice said this on Thursday at the ongoing Top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Justice,…

By Isaiah Eka The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, says that the present administration will continue to guarantee the independence of the anti-graft agencies in the fight against corruption. Fagbemi said this while speaking with newsmen on the sideline of a Top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry…