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By Thompson Yamput The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola on Wednesday pledged Federal Government’s commitment in ending the unnecessary loss of lives and properties on Nigerian waters. The Minister gave the pledge during the handing over and distribution of life jackets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Oyetola, who was represented by…

By Thompson Yamput In a significant stride toward universal health coverage, the Kogi State Government has revealed that 220,495 citizens are now enrolled in its Health Insurance Scheme. This landmark achievement aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable across the state. The Information Commissioner, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement signed in…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal and Kogi Governments are set to build four multi-billion Naira Housing Estates in the state. Mr Taiye Abanika, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Wednesday. Abanika said that the planned mass housing projects by…

By Isaiah Eka Mr Clement Jimbo, the member representing Abak/Etim and Ekpo/Ika constituencies in the National Assembly, says President Bola Tinubu is reviving the economy through courageous implementation of policies. Jimbo made the statement in Uyo on Tuesday while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the president’s performance after two years in…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Government announced on Monday that preparations are complete to commence operation of buses for intra-city transport to improve movement within the Lokoja metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Victor Atuluku, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Atuluku said the intra-city transport service…

By Peter Amine Joy Yakubu of Team Benue has won three medals to strategically place the state on the medals table at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Yakubu did the state proud by winning three bronze medals in the weightlifting super heavy +87kg category at the ongoing NSF-tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024’….

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that no fewer that 19 persons died and eight others injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday along Lokoja-Obajana road. Mr Kumar Tsukwam, state Sector Commander of the corps confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on…

By Thompson Yamput  Kogi Government on Saturday reiterated its unwavering commitment in taking decisive steps against criminals and security threats to safety of lives and property of residents. “This government is not paying lip service to the security of the people of the state, ” the information Commissioner, Mr Kingsley Fanwo has declared while speaking…

By Peter Amine A 17-year-old Benue-born tennis player, Kater Kpum has solicited support of the Benue Government, corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to represent the country at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in the U.S. Kpum told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abeokuta that he was picked by the Nigerian…

By Thompson Yamput A Security expert, Dr Charles Omole, has advised the Federal Government to keep exploring and harnessing the use of technology for effective security and safeguarding the lives and properties of Nigerians Omole gave the advice while speaking at the 17th Distinguished Public Lecture organised by the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Friday….