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By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi has called on traditional rulers and other stakeholders to enhance community policing efforts to curb crime and strengthen security in the state. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) Abubakar Zubairu, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja by the command’s spokesperson, SP…

By: Lamara Garba Azare Seven decades of unity and brotherhood, A bond that’s strong, a tie that’s good. Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel, a radiant beacon, A shining example, in the dark of night’s uncertainty. With hearts united, they stand as one, Supporting each other, under the warm sun. Their selfless spirit, a wonder to behold,…

By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senetorial District, on Sunday distributed 2, 400 bags of grains to her constituents. Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, said the gesture was to alleviate their (constituents’) burden of purchasing food during the Ramadan season. The items distributed included 1,200…

By Dorathy Aninge   The President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Prof. Mathew Adamu, has urged all professionals in the livestock sector to imbibe the spirit of unity and collaboration rather than competition.   Adamu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sideline of the maiden edition…

  By Aderonke Ojediran The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture, And Creative Economy (OSAP-ACCE) has launched an initiative, “EmpowHERed,” dedicated exclusively to the growth and development of women in the creative economy. Mr. Ayomide Adeagbo, the Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, disclosed…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that President Bola Tinubu has a major responsibility to forestall further chaos and anarchy in Rivers State by proclaiming a state of emergency. The group argued that intelligence at the President’s exclusive disposal was sufficient justification for his decision to declare a state of…

3 police officers under discipline for misconduct in Akwa-Ibom By Thompson Yamput Three Police Officers in Akwa-Ibom State Police Command are under discipline for misconduct and unprofessionalism following a viral video that steered up controversy. The officers, who are currently under Order room trial are: Insp. Festus James, Insp. Edet Edem and Constable Akpan Lawrence…

By Zainab Oyekan Organisers of the Jos National Trade fair have introduced initiatives aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and encouraging exhibitors to boost growth, innovation, jobs, and market opportunities. Mrs Barshep-Amakiri, Managing Director and CEO of Anista Marketing and Events Limited, the consulting firm managing the event, disclosed this in an interview…

By Aderonke Ojediran The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture, And Creative Economy (OSAP-ACCE) has launched an initiative, “EmpowHERed,” dedicated exclusively to the growth and development of women in the sector.  Mr Ayomide Adeagbo, Special Assistant to the President on art, culture and the creative economy, disclosed this while unveiling…

By Isaiah Eka The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued a girl, Hope Umoren, trafficked from Akwa Ibom to Mali for sexual exploitation. The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in…