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By Thompson Yamput The Olu of Apata in Lokoja Local Government, Oba Fredrick Durojaiye Balogun JP, on Tuesday lauded Kogi SGS, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, for exemplifying the crucial role women play in leadership and nation-building efforts. In a statement signed in Lokoja, Oba Balogun congratulated Ayoade on her recent conferment with the honorary chieftaincy…

By Thompson Yamput Joint security team consisting the army and police on Monday rescued three kidnapped victims in Kogi, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye has said. A statement on Monday by the Police Command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, quoted Dantawaye as saying the victims were rescued unhurt after an exchange of gun fire…

By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised market women in Akwa Ibom to regularly clear drains and properly dispose waste in their vicinities to forestall flood disasters. Mrs Mmandu Aisueni, Head of operations, NEMA, Akwa Ibom gave the advice during sensitisation rally for traders in Akpan Andem market, Udo Umana, Johnson…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have applauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, for revolutionising the solid minerals sector in the country. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, TMV argued that the minister has succeeded in breathing life to an all-important sector that had over the years…

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has urged journalists in the state to acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to tap into the emerging opportunities in the maritime sector. Mr Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, made the call at a workshop to prepare journalists and…

By Emmanuel Antswen   The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday conducted free medical outreach in Benue as part of activities to commemorate its 61st anniversary celebration. AVM Patrick Obeya, Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Tactical Air Command (TAC) Makurdi flagged off the outreach at NKST Primary School Akile, Makurdi. Obeya who was represented by TAC…

By Stephen Adeleye   Dr Kennedy Obohwemu, a renowned UK-based Nigerian researcher has achieved a significant milestone in global mental health research with a fresh perspective on understanding emotional resilience and self-comforting behaviours. His feat is contained in the Self-Comforting Attitude Theory (SCAT) and the corresponding Self-Comforting Attitude Scale (SCAS). The outcome of his research…

By Thompson Yamput Rector of the Kogi Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Usman, has commended the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), for taking proactive steps to remedy outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Usman, described the decision by JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, as an uncommon show of courage, and a step in…

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor, Salem University, Lokoja, has praised the foresight of Archbishop Sam Amaga for the establishment of the institution. Johnson-Akubo gave the commendation during his speech at the institution’s 18th Anniversary celebration held at the Chapel of Peace in Lokoja on Friday. “Indeed, Salem University is a miracle God…