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By Dr Ibrahim Kaita In the heart of Katsina State, Nigeria, a ray of hope shines bright. Governor Umaru Dikko Radda has been transforming the lives of the people through his human capital development initiative. His altruistic endeavors have brought joy, relief, and opportunities to countless individuals across the state. Governor Radda’s commitment to education…
By: Abubakar Garba Katagum —A National Outcry on the Verbal Assault Against Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar By every reckoning of political decorum, the office of a state governor is expected to exemplify maturity, dignity, and diplomacy. Alas, when a man trades honor for hubris, and leadership for loud-mouthed lunacy, he reduces the sacred seat of…
By Thompson Yamput Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has urged Christians to uphold and promote Christ’s timeless values of peace and compassion to touch lives and stimulate development. Bello made the call in his Easter message, signed by his media aide Mr Ohiare Machael, on Sunday in Lokoja. The former governor felicitated…
By Dorathy Aninge A musical artist, Miss Precious Mbawav (aka “Presh”), has called on the government and citizens to redouble their efforts to end the ravaging insecurity. Mbawav stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Makurdi. Presh said that the government has the capacity to win the…
By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) has urged Christians to hold dear to the values of sacrifice, compassion demonstrated by Jesus Christ for humanity. The Lawmaker representing Kogi Central at the NationalAssembly gave the charge in a statement signed by Arogbonlo Israel, her Chief Press Secretary on Friday in Lokoja. Israel quoted the…
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi said it has began investigation into the alleged attack on the family House of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of the State. A statement signed by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, on Friday in Lokoja said that the investigation was…
By Thompson Yamput The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Kogi, Mr Miller Dantawaye, has assured residents of adequate security during the Easter celebrations. Dantawaye gave the assurance in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, on Friday in Lokoja. The CP said that the command had already deployed personnel and security equipment to…
By Isaiah Eka The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare, says the police will provide adequate security across the state during the Easter celebration. Azare gave the assurance in a statement by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, in Uyo on Thursday. The police commissioner said that personnel had been adequately …
By Emmanuel Antswen Mr Fidelis Mnyim, Benue Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, said the ministry under his watch has reformed the state judicial system for improved service delivery. Mnyim said this in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr Jacob Iormbagah, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in…
By Isaiah Eka The PTDF says it will collaborate with the Oil and Gas Industries in Nigeria to ensure that students trained through its scholarships scheme are employed into key positions in the industries. Mrs Bolanle Agboola, Head, Overseas Scholarship Scheme, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), disclosed this on Thursday in her keynote address at…
