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By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has commended Rep. James Faleke (APC/Ikeja Federal Constituency) for his contribution to the security and well-being of his home state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, gave the commendation when he briefed newsmen on Sunday Lokoja in Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Faleke recently…
By Thompson Yamput The Nigerian Army has pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI), Lokoja, on military innovations and national development. Brig.-Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, Commander, 12th Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, made the pledge while on an inspection visit to the institute on Monday in Lokoja. Fadairo described the facilities’ at the NKFI as…
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,…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his dedication to implement transformative policies in the state’s communities. Dr Yunusa Alhassan, Managing Director of the Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA), made this remark on Tuesday while inaugurating the rehabilitation of community roads in Omala Local Government Areas of the state. Alhassan stated…
By Admin Éric Sékou Chelle is now the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Chelle’s appointment followed the approval given by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee. The new coach appointment was formally endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on Jan. 7, following the recommendation of the…
By Thompson Yamput The Wife of Kogi Governor, Amina Bello, has urged the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kogi to sustain their committment towards defending the rights of women and children. The governor’s wife made the call at the opening of the 2023 FIDA Week in Lokoja on Thursday. The week is with…
By Thompson Yamput The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring thugs to evade its rally at Ejule Kogi, Ofu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state chasing away supporters. Mr Faruk Adejoh-Audu, the Director, Communications, Muri/Sam SDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council stated this in a statement in Lokoja. “Earlier…
By Admin Mr Baba Mohammed-Azare, Akwa Ibom State, Commissioner of Police, has tasked Fulanis and farmers to embrace peaceful coexistence for the growth and development of the State. The Commissioner gave the tasked on Thursday when he convened a crucial meeting with representatives of cattle dealers and the Farmers Association in the state. He emphasized…
By Peter Amine The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sensitised stakeholders on waste management to mitigate flood currently ravaging some parts of the country. The North Central Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Eugene Nyelong, said at a one-day stakeholders workshop on Tuesday in Jos that the initiative was part of NEMA’s preparedness against floods as…
By Thompson Yamput Stakeholders in Okunland of Kogi, have endorsed Alhaji Usman Ododo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as their preferred candidate for the Nov.11 poll. Speaking at an enlarge stakeholders meeting convened by the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi at his palace in Kabba, Mr Erick Fiki, a stakeholder,…
