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By Peter Okolie The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has said that its zero tolerance for accident policy will help to reduce boat mishaps in all the inland navigable waters in the country. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, said this at a one-day sensitisation and awareness campaign on safety for boat operators, passengers…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi says it has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in Itamah area of Kogi. The crisis occurred after the assassination of the community traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has warned officers against indolence and extortion of motorists on the highways. FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi Samuel Oyedeji gave the warning while declaring open a workshop for heads of operations held at the command’s head office in Lokoja. He warned that any officer…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Wednesday mourn the death of Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who passed on after a brief illness. Gov. Usman Ododo, in a statement in Lokoja by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, expressed the state government’s deepest condolences to the deceased family….

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his dedication to implement transformative policies in the state’s communities. Dr Yunusa Alhassan, Managing Director of the Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA), made this remark on Tuesday while inaugurating the rehabilitation of community roads in Omala Local Government Areas of the state. Alhassan stated…

By Thompson Yamput Students of tertiary institutions in Kogi have commended Gov. Usman Ododo’s accomplishments during his short time in office. Mr Gomina Kabiru, Kogi State Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja. Kabiru highlighted Ododo’s achievements, including sustaining free education at…

By Thompson Yamput A Political Economist, Prof. Sam Egwu, has urged the Federal Government to stop listening to International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in the interest of Nigerians. The political economist made the call on Tuesday while presenting his paper at the First National Conference organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University…

By Chioma Ugboma Mr Tope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, says Bola Tinubu has made the right choices that will deliver for Nigerians. Ajayi made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ajayi noted that the choices made by the President would deliver significant gains for the…

By Peter Amine The Plateau Government is collaborating with the International Organisation for Peacebuilding and Social Justice (PSJ) to entrench religious tolerance and freedom in the state. Special Adviser to Plateau Governor on Security, Gen. Gakji Shipi (Rtd), said that the collaboration was imperative to re-orientate the people to accept each other’s religion and live…

By Thompson Yamput No fewer than 20 female undergraduate students on Monday won  scholarships awards of VOWE Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to advancing the education and empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria The award was reportedly the 2nd edition of the Sophie Uzodimma Onovo Women Undergraduate Scholarship. The Foundation, in a statement, revealed…