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By Thompson Yamput Experts from the textiles and other related sub-sector will discuss strategies for the revival of Nigeria’s textile and allied industries for economic renaissance at an international conference at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The conference bill led for Nov. 11 to Nov. 14 has the theme: ‘Empowering Tradition, Enriching the Future: Reviving Nigeria’s…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to prioritise the safety of commuters on state highways. Ododo gave the charge in Lokoja on Thursday, at the FRSC Town Hall Meeting as part of its Ember Months…

By Constance Athekame The  national grid again, suffered a partial disturbance on Thursday leading to blackout in some parts of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partial disturbance was the second within one  week. NAN recalls that the grid had partially collapsed   on Tuesday Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said…

By Thompson Yamput The Lugard TV has awarded an internship opportunity to Khadijat Blessing-Mohammed, the top graduating student of Federal University Lokoja’s Department of Mass Communication. The gesture was made on Thursday, in collaboration with the Kogi State Government, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing young talents and providing hands-on experience in the media industry. Ismaila…

By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)   What had been a hectic, rigorous and sometimes divisive campaign trail for months climaxed on Tuesday with former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election to become the country’s 47th president. Trump defeated his main rival and current Vice-President, Kamala Harris, who herself was only…

By Emmanuel Antswen A Social Cultural organisation, Shangev-Tiev Assembly (STA) has urged Gov. Hycinth Alia of Benue to constitute a judicial commission of inquiry into the ongoing Bonta and Ukpute crisis. The group, who made the call on Wednesday in Makurdi at a news conference, said only a true commission of inquiry can reveal the…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reports a significant decrease in road fatalities in Kogi State. Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kogi. Oyedeji credited the decline to intensive public education campaigns emphasising the dangers of high-speed driving and importance of obeying…

By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the EFCC lawyer, Abbas Mohammed, to confirm and report back to the court if an alleged “misleading” report on the court’s proceedings was from the commission’s website. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order after the defence lawyers in the money laundering trial of…

By Our Correspondent Five distinguished academics are to be conferred with the Fellow of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) during the 42nd annual conference of the Society scheduled to hold at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. ephemeralnews.com.ng reports that the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabiru Bala, is among the academics to be conferred with…

By our Correspondent Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja The Presidency on Wednesday announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja was 56 years, when he was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos…