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By CHRIS GYANG In continuation of his engagement with key stakeholders, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau State Governor-Elect, undertook another visit on April 6, 2023. These are aimed at laying the foundation for the smooth take-off of his administration and providing a realistic template for the seamless conduct of government business towards the realisation of his…
By Admin and agency report Four out of the 11 remaining students of Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin-Yauri, Kebbi State, have regained their freedom from captors. Those released are Faiza Ahmed, Bilha Musa, Hafsat Murtala and Rahama Abdullahi. Alhaji Salim Ka’,one, the Chairman of Committee for the 11 abducted FGC, Binrin Yauri, made this…
A News Analysis by Thompson Yamput Political analysts believe that elections are preceded by activities of politicians in the areas of campaign, realignment in the political scheme of things, subterfuge and intrigues, among other strategies, to win. From the onset of the race to the exalted Lugard House, Kogi Governor’s Office, Lokoja on April…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday urged Nigerians to pray for the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, and his Vice, Sen. Kashim Shettima, and for a smooth transition. The governor made the plea in an interview with newsmen shortly after the Eid Prayer, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja. “We…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi has begun talks with Chinese construction giant, China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) for the construction of an inland transit port in Lokoja. The port will serve as a link between Burutu in Delta and Port Harcourt via Onitsha. Mr Onogwu Mohammed, media aide to Gov. Yahaya Bello, stated in…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Kogi has deployed 925 officers, 23 patrol vehicles and three ambulances to safeguard highways as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Corps Commander, Stephen Dawulung, in a statement on Thursday in Lokoja, warned motorists against reckless and drunk driving during the period. The FRSC commander said…
By Thompson Yamput Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to be committed to national integration and peaceful coexistence irrespective of political and religious differences. The governor made the appeal in a message issued on Thursday in Lokoja by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed. Bello said that the call became imperative for…
By Thompson Yamput Two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pleaded with an Abuja High Court to void the party’s Governorship Primary election which held on April 11. Mr Realwan Akpanachi and Yahaya Seidu-Nuhu, in an originating Summons filed by their Counsel, Mr Promise Ogbodu, sued six of the contestants as 1st…
BY CHRIS GYANG Plateau State Governor-Elect, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, certainly understands that the herculean task of restoring Plateau’s shattered glory is not going to be a leisurely walk in the park. After overwhelmingly securing the mandate of Plateau people to be their next governor, he promised them that he would hit the ground running…
By Thompson Yamput Dr Abdullahi Bayawo has emerged winner of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) primary election for the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship poll. Bayawo emerged winner of the the Party’s governorship primary election held in Lokoja understand supervision of Mallam Umar Onuja led 7 member of Indirect Mode Primary Election Committee. Onuja, who…
