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By Taiye Agbaje Mr Mshelia Arhyel-Bata, the EFCC’s 4th prosecution witness (PW-4), on Friday, denied allegation that he was harassed by security aides attached to former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. Arhyel-Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja shortly after Bello’s lawyer, Joseph…

By Thompson Yamput No fewer  than 2,310 youths are undergoing training on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion techniques organised by the Kogi Government. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lokoja. Fanwo said the development was in line with the government policy of  tackling unemployment in the…

By Thompson Yamput) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, embarked on a road walk with other organisations in Lokoja, Kogi capital,  to sensitise  residents on the dangers  of illicit drugs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NDLEA Commander in the state, Umar Yahuza, Wife of Gov. Ahmed Ododo, Commissioner…

By Taiye Agbaje There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, as Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), described the charge preferred against former Gov. Yahaya Bello as “a political case.” Pinheiro stated this while arguments were being raised before Justice Emeka Nwite…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million Naira Smart Police Divisional Headquarters, built by Police Trust Fund (PTF) in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of the State. The governor described the PTF Special Intervention Project as a clear statement of safety for the people of Ijumu and its environs….

By Edith Nwapi Two Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witnesses told an Abuja High Court that none of the three defendants in the trial of a former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello paid money into their company account. This was the account of EFCC first witness, Fabian Nwora, who completed his evidence in an…

By Victor Okoye The Organisers of the World Soccer Legends (War Against Cancer) International Charity Football Match are set to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in fighting cancer in the country.   Jacob Onu, the National Coordinator of the charity match, made the remarks during a courtesy call on NAN’s Editor-in-Chief, Mufutau Ojo…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has said that its planned national campus debate initiative for tertiary institutions will promote national unity and integration. NOA’s Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom who made the statement while speaking to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, said that the debate would promote critical thinking. Mkpoutom…

By Blessing Odega The Rotary club of Jos, has built 6 toilet units in St Paul Township Primary school Jos, as a means of improving hygiene, sanitation and combating open defecation. Mr Frank Igboanugo, President, Rotary Club of Jos, on Tuesday in Jos, said that the club was focusing on one of its thematic areas…