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By Admin Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji ahaya Bello, CON has paid tribute to the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, at the eight day prayer for the reposeof his soul. Bello, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mohammed Onogwu, described the Islamic scholar as an upright, God-fearing, compassionate, and…
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Presenting the Appropriation Bill in Lokoja, Ododo said N470 billion was proposed for recurrent expenditure, while N350.5 billion was allocated for capital expenditure….
By Thompson Yamput The Olu Apata-Oworo Oba Frederick Balogun on Tuesday congratulated the Maigari of Lokoja, HRH Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV on his 61th Birthday. Oba Balogun, in his congratulatory message signed in Lokoja, described the royal father as a God fearing leader worthy of long time to continue with the dissipation of leadership…
By Thompson Yamput The first and second sets of graduates from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, have been charged to serve as good ambassadors of the institution as they venture into the larger society. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, CUSTECH Osara, Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, made this charge during…
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. A letter conveying the nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday for confirmation. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The retired general’s nomination…
By Thompson Yamput No fewer than 1,000 residents of Idah Local Government Area, Kogi State, are set to benefit from a two-day free medical outreach organised by the Nigeria Navy Out Post (NOP) in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the end-of-year medical initiative, which began on Tuesday, includes free consultations,…
By Thompson Yamput The Troops of 12 Brigade Nigeria Army have arrested a man in a vehicle conveying huge quantities of illicit drugs in Kogi. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Lokoja by Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations,12 Brigade. Abdullahi said the man was arrested with a total…
*A Professor, a Podium, and a Promise to the Poor… By Abimbola Tooki Convocation lectures are usually remembered for polished grammar, polite applause, and the ritual dash for refreshments. The one delivered at Federal University of Wukari was remembered for something else entirely: it stirred the head, touched the heart, and then, most unexpectedly,…
By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed its determination to drive public support for the effective implementation of the tax reforms of the Federal Government whose implementation kicks off in Jan. 2026 when the new Tax Act comes into effect. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by…
By Peter Bem A social-cultural organisation, Mbatiav Unity Forum, has strongly condemned the continuous exclusion of representation in the Benue State Assembly. This was contained in a press statement on Sunday signed by their president, Barr Terwase Gbasha, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The group who claimed to be the maternal kinsmen of…
