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By Admin The African Media Lawyers Network (AMLN) has been officially unveiled, marking a significant stride in the protection of press freedom within the African Union (AU) Member States. This pioneering initiative, a collaboration between the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) and the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), supported by the UNESCO Liaison Office to…
By Thompson Yamput Former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday said he won’t contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 because he has no presidential ambition. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, Bello expressed surprise and shock over a video post of his 2022 rally, claiming he had started…
By Edith Nwapi/Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has admitted the co-defendants in alleged money laundering charge filed against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to administrative bail. EFCC’s counsel, Jamiu Agoro, informed Justice Maryann Anenih of an Abuja High Court on Thursday upon resumed hearing in the charge. The…
By Blessing Odega The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has embarked on sensitisation of stakeholders in the transportation sector in Jos, on effective ways to tackle tanker fire emergencies. Mr Adebiyi Razaq, Zonal Coordinator, North Central Zone, on Tuesday in Jos, said the aim of the awareness creation and response workshop was to strengthen coordination…
By Admin The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Kogi State. The Commission also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. Spokesperson of PSC Ikechukwu Ani, announced this in a statement in…
PRESS RELEASE Plateau State Deputy Governor, Mrs Josephine Piyo has called on citizens in the state to embrace a renewed sense of peaceful disposition, love, and unity towards each other and humanity as the New Year begins. Piyo in a New Year message said that the New Year presents an opportunity for people to begin…
By Blessing Odega The president, Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev.Stephen Baba- Panya has appealed to Nigeria’s newly sworn in president Bola Tinubu, to tackle the menace of corruption, insecurity and revive the country’s economy. Baba-Panya, made the appeal on Saturday in Jos, during the installation of ECWA’s General Secretary, board of trustees and…
By Martha Agas Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have decried major challenges facing mining communities, like environmental hazards and the rising number of out-of-school children. The CSOs spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to them, mining communities should receive compensation for the minerals in their areas, and the…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, says that Nigerians can build a stronger and more prosperous nation through collective prayers and aspirations. Bello said this in his 63rd independence celebration message issued by his Media Aide, Mr Onogwu Mohammed, in Lokoja on Sunday. “I believe that Nigerians can continue building a stronger and…
By Okon Okon Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop and Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has advised the Federal Government to channel the funds it spent on palliatives to build industries. Ndukuba who gave the advice at the opening of the 14th edition of 2024 Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) on Tuesday in Abuja,…
