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By Admin The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has bagged a Lifetime Achievement Award on Media Empowerment by the national body of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. The award was bestowed on him on Saturday, at the 70th anniversary of the Union and book presentation held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua…

By Peter Amine Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has promised to immortalise late Pa James Asemakaha by executing a community project at Mbaduku, Vandiekya Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Alia made the promise on Saturday at the burial of late Asemaka at Tsar, Mbaduku Vandiekya LGA. The governor, who was represented by Mrs…

By Thompson Yamput Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been honoured by the people of Ogidi Community in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi with prestigious “Legend of Resourceful Democracy Award.” The award was said to be in recognition of his (Bello’s) substantial impact on the state’s development strides. The award was presented to…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday tasked citizens and communities on infrastructure development initiatives that could change the living standard of their people. The governor gave the charge on the occasion of 32nd Ekinrin-Adde Festival 2025 and launching of the N600m infrastructural development fund, held at Ekinrin-Adde, Ijemu Local Government Area…

By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, June 19, 2025 (NAN) Dr Oliver Agundu, the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, on Thursday warned INEC staff against absenteeism, laxity, and indolence in their duties. Agundu issued the warning during a meeting with management and Electoral Officers at the INEC state office, Marine Road, Lokoja. He said the…

By Zainab Oyekan Prof Oluwafunmilayo Para-Mallam, the National Coordinator of Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigerian Society (CWEENS), has called for immediate action to end the growing cases of sexual violence in conflict Para-Mallam, a gender advocate, made the call in Jos on Thursday at an event to commemorate the International Day for…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive, qualitative and accessible healthcare services to sickle cell patients in the state. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, the Plateau Commissioner for Health, said this on Thursday in Jos, while commemorating the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day. The day has the theme “Global Action, Local…

By Blessing Odega The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has unveiled a debt validation and discount promo for its indebted customers. JEDC acting Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Saratu Daudu, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Jos. Daudu said that Alh. Mammanlafia Umar, Managing Director (MD) of JEDC, announced the decision during…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi High Court of Justice is to unveil a new Civil Procedure Rules to guide court proceedings, effective from the next Legal Year. The Chief Judge (CJ) of Kogi, Justice Josiah Majebi, made this known during the inauguration of the second quarter Appeals Session of the Court at the judiciary headquarters…

By Isaiah Eka Baba Azare, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, has assured of adequate security during the grand reception in honour of Gov. Umo Eno who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Azare who gave the assurance at a press briefing in Uyo on Thursday, said that police personnel would be…