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By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday, Preached peace, love and compassion for the less privileged as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2024 Christmas. Ododo, in his message to the people of the state, described Christmas as a joyous occasion that brought families together to celebrate boundless…
By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in Kogi State by arresting 284 suspects between January and December 2024. During this period, the agency also seized 5, 232,575kg of illicit drugs and counterfeit currency worth 2 million U.S. dollars and N20.4 million in various denominations. Mr Mustapha Yahuza,…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Sector Command, has deployed 520 personnel to man the roads in the state during and after Christmas and New Year festivities. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Lokoja on Monday. Oyedeji said that the…
By Nicholas Dechi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Benue Chapter has commended Gov. Hyacinth Alia for creating the Bureau for Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases. Dr Andrew Amine, Benue NVMA Chairman, gave the commendation on Monday in Makurdi when he led officials of the association on a courtesy call on the Director-General of…
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has lifted ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara, after five year of its suspension. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja. Alake said the move was made following significant improvement on the security situation in the state. The News Agency…
By Musa Usman A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Showunmi, has advised Nigerians against money politics for the country to move forward and fulfil its potential as one of the most endowed nations on earth. Shwowunmi, who is the National Coordinator of the National Opposition Movement Coalition (NOMC), codenamed “The Alternative,”…
By Thompson Yamput A State High Court in Kogi on Thursday sentenced to death one Muhammad Ali-Shaibu over March 28, 2022 Kabawa old market Cults clash that led to the lost of lives and destruction of properties. Delivering his judgement, Justice M. Esu, of High Court IV, Lokoja,Kogi, discharged and acquitted 12 other persons tried…
By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday, admitted the immediate past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, to bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on Dec. 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial…
By Peter Amine The Benue State Agricultural Development Company (BSADC) says it will build sustainable agrotechnology systems and inspire the teeming youths to venture into large-scale commercial agriculture production to boost the state economy. BSADC’s newly appointed Managing Director, Dr Donald Akule, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Makurdi at a two-day retreat organised…
By Admin The management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has approved the appointment of Mr Mufutau Ojo as Editor-in-Chief (EIC). He succeeds Mr Ephraims Sheyin, who retired on Dec. 11 after 35 years in the service of the agency. The NAN MD, Ali M. Ali, middle, Mr Mufutau Ojo, new EIC,…
