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By Odoga Charles The Democratic Front (TDF) has condemned what it described as the hypocritical and emotional blackmail of the federal government by governors elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF argued that it was…
By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on Nigerians to use the Eid el-Kabir to intensify prayers against drugs and criminality in the country. Kogi NDLEA Commander Umar Yahuza made the call in his message issued to journalists on Sunday in Lokoja. Yahuza said: “The way and manner youths are…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Assembly on Friday vowed to end all forms of gender-based violence and child labour in mining industries in the state. Mrs Comfort Egwaba, the Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made the pledge during the inauguration of the committee at the assembly chambers in Lokoja. Egwaba…
By Lamara Garba Azare Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Jigawa State with the unveiling of the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program. This initiative is a key part of the governor’s vision for the state’s future, and it highlights his commitment to investing in the education…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Bethrand Onuoha, Kogi Commissioner of Police, on Saturday said President Bola Tinubu needs more time to fix the economy of Nigeria. The commissioner made the remark during a meeting with the Executive of “TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT” Kogi State Chapter, at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. The meeting was in view of…
By Admin Mr Ayoola Lawal, former secretary, Committee of APC Diaspora Chairmen, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for their dedication to the advancement of education in Nigeria. Lawal, a former APC chairman in the Scandinavia countries, gave the commendation in a statement on Thursday against the backdrop of the amendment and…
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring real-time, automated, and centralised extractive sector data. The Executive Secretary, Dr Orji Orji, said at the 2025 National Extractives Dialogue in Uyo on Wednesday, that NEITI had already established a data centre to automate and centralise extractive sector data….
By Thompson Yamput A former Nasarawa United Football Club Goalkeeper Trainer, Michael Jatau, has threatened to drag the State Government and the club to court over alleged unpaid N19.7 million entitlement. Jatau made the threat in a 30-Day Pre-action Notice/Letter addressed to the government and the club and made available to the News Agency of…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Police Commissioner, Mr Miller Dantawaye has ordered a watertight security across the State to ensure a hitchfree Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Dantawaye gave the order in a statement signed by SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the Command’s spokesman, on Sunday in Lokoja. The CP also ordered for the deployment of personnel and resources…
By Peter Amine The Executive Director, International Organization for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ), Ishaya Durkwa, has condoled with the Kamwe Youth Connect Association and the Higgi Development Association over the abduction and killing of their members. Durkwa, in a statement on Thursday, expressed sadness over the tragic loss of Nuhu Zacharia, Kwaji Dauda,…
