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By Admin Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has emerged as “The Plateau Man of the Year 2024 Award” of Coa Media Group. Amb. Cletus Akhimien, Principal Coordinating Executive, Plateau Man of the Year Awards, made the announcement in a statement issued in Jos on Wednesday. Akhimien said that the governor was nominated for his…
By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), says it’s set to hold its Annual Management Retreat for better performance in the year 2025. Mr Suleiman Makama, its Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lokoja. Makama said that the 2-Day management retreat scheduled for Feb. 7,…
By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has neutralised members of a notorious kidnap gang terrorising parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. John said the gang was responsible for most kidnapping operations in Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim,…
By Thompson Yamput The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) in Kogi on Monday urged widows to embrace hope and strength to develop their homes for the well-being of their families. POWA Chairperson, Dr Bessie Dantawaye, gave the charge in Lokoja during the maiden edition of the International Widows’ Day Celebration in the state, themed “From…
By Isaiah Eka Fidelity Bank Plc through its Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, on Friday, presented cheque of N500, 000 each to two serving corps members in Akwa Ibom. Mr Osita Ede, the Divisional Head of Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the initiative is designed to reward loyal customers with…
By Thompson Yamput The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) and the Power Equipment and Electrical Machine Development Institute (PEEMADI) are set to collaborate on developing manpower and sharing technical knowledge. Engr. Yakubu Adaaja, PEEMADI’s Managing Director, made the disclosure on Thursday, when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit thr Vice Chancellor…
By Admin Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has been making efforts to woo investors to develop the solid mineral resources in the State. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah made this known on Monday while speaking on a Radio Interview Programme on Classic FM 94.3 Abuja as part of…
By Thompson Yamput The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented certificates of return to the Kogi Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo and his Deputy, Joel Salifu. Ododo and Salifu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had won the Nov 11 Off-Cycle Governorship Election in Kogi with 446,237 votes, to beat their closest rivals, Murtala…
By Zainab Oyekan The Women Peace and Security Networks have elected new leadership in Plateau to promote peace and work for the security of women, children, and the general public. The newly elected coordinator of the network, Mrs Bridget Dakyes, outlined her team’s strategic priorities, emphasising the need to strengthen network membership through effective…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo on Thursday signed seven bills into law with a charge to the residents to embrace the new laws and be law abiding to move Kogi forward. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seven bills signed into law include: A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi…
