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By Thompson Yamput Kogi Government has approved 65 years as retirement age for teachers in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval was sequel to the passage of Retirement Age of Teachers in Kogi State and for Related Matters Bill, 2022 on Thursday by the House of Assembly. Speaker of…
By Peter Amine The Purgatorian Society of the Jos Catholic Archdiocese has expressed concern over the Unkempt nature of cemeteries in the state, especially Zaria Road Cemetery in Jos. Rev. John Chuwak, Chaplain of the Society, disclosed this during a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau chapter, Rev….
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Wrestling Association has honoured Alhaji Dada Ahmed, Publisher of the Reporter, and other distinguished individuals with prestigious Awards of Excellence. Other recipients of the awards include Mr. Obakachi Onipe Halli, Director of Sports; Mr. Akowe Adejoh, first secretary, wrestling 1992 to 1995, and Mallam Abubakar Mohammed, Stadium Manager of…
By Onogwu Muhammed The growing number of inmates on death row in Nigeria, currently standing at 3,833 has drawn renewed attention to a complex and deeply sensitive issue: the persistent reluctance of many state governors to sign execution warrants. These condemned individuals live for years, sometimes decades, in a state of psychological torment and uncertainty….
By Thompson Yamput Nollywood superstar Mercy Johnson was on Friday unveiled as the Brand Ambassador of RYD Learning, an innovative educational platform. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her appointment is aimed at inspiring and equipping African children with cutting-edge technological skills to thrive in the global technology industry. Mr Philip Etim, Founder…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo says security operatives are on the trail of Kidnappers and their collaborators operating in the state. Fanwo in a statement he signed on Sunday in Lokoja, said the state has launched a crackdown on criminal elements in order to rid the state of their…
By Thompson Yamput The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has organised an Emergency Preparedness, Response Stakeholders Engagement toward addressing disasters and Improve risks management in the country. This entails embarking on effective data gathering towards strengthening disaster coordination at sub-national levels to help improve risk reduction and management in the country. Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi on Monday flagged off another round of distribution of food palliatives to the residents of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution exercise is in continuation of Ododo administration’s commitment to cushion the impact of economic downturn on the people. Inaugurating the…
By Thompson Yamput The Bassa community of Kogi has expressed support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alh. Usman Ododo. The community’s traditional ruler, Alh. Idris Yusuf, made this known in Lokoja on Wednesday while thanking Gov. Yahaya Bello, for appointing one of their sons, Danlami Musa, as a Senior Special…
By Admin That there are subsisting litigations arising from elections conducted more than a year ago is not a good sign about the health of our democracy. For the avoidance of doubt, a national and state houses of assembly election petitions tribunal is currently sitting in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. Although seeking redress in…
