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Kogi Varsity Gets 4 New Professors, 26 Readers By Thompson Yamput The Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Anyigba, Kogi, has promoted four lecturers to full professors and 26 others to readers in pursuance to academic excellence. The upgrades, contained in a statement in Lokoja on Sunday by Vice Chancellor, Prof Marietu Tenuche, were approved by…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilised 925 personnel, 25 patrol vehicles, four ambulances and towing trucks on highways for an accident free Sallah celebration in Kogi. Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, the Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, who made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, said the…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Isiaku Mohammed, a media expert, has called on journalists in Nigeria to apply maximum professionalism in their duties for the good of the society. He advised the media practitioners to put journalistic conscience in their reportage to avoid fake and damaging reports of negative impact in the country. Mohammed, the…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday signed into law the law establishing Kogi State University (KSU) Kabba as the 3rd state university. Signing the law, which was passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday, in Lugard House, Lokoja, Bello said that the master plan for the take off…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has appealed to the Federal Government to increase its annual budgetary allocation to flood control in Lokoja and other flood-prone parts of the country. The appeal is contained in a Communique issued at the end of the first International Conference on Flood and Sustainable Development…
By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Tuesday donated N5 million and assorted food items to the 2022 Kogi flood victims. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the food items were handed over to the State Government for distribution to the victims. The items included 250 bags of rice,…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Monday announced plans to raise N15 billion for the establishment of a third State University to be sited in Kabba. Mr Wemi Jones, State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Lokoja. Jones said…
By Thompson Yamput Gunmen on Monday kidnapped the Oba of Idofin and his Wife in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the traditional ruler, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni, and wife were said to be kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5 p.m. Mr Abdulrasak Asiru,…
By Thompson Yamput Alh. Abdulkadir Fakai-Abdullahi, the Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kogi Command, on Sunday congratulated Gov Yahaya Bello on his 48th Birthday Celebration. The Commandant in a statement issued to Journalists in Lokoja described Gov Bello as an “astute leader” and “very vibrant youth’ worthy of emulation. Fakai-Abdullahi said that the…
By Thompson Yamput The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Friday, issued certificates of Standardisation and Quality assurance to four companies in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the certified companies include Unicane Industries Ltd., Mewobi Nigeria Ltd, Famzz Golden Grain and Kumxy Crunchien Nig. Ltd, all operating in Kogi. Mr Olowo…
