Ephemeral News

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has urged residents of Akwa Ibom to avoid scooping petrol from crashed tankers. NOA Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, who made the call while speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Monday, said that such practice had negative consequences.. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…

By Thompson Yamput Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as an example of a patriotic Nigerian, who build bridges irrespective of tribe and religion. The Vice President made the disclosure at the one-year anniversary of Gov.  Ahmed Ododo’s administration in Lokoja. Shettima, who representated President Bola…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it has earmarked over Four  Billion  Naira  (N4 billion) for Malaria prevention  across healthcare systems in the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo made the disclosure at the inauguration of a Malaria Prevention Campaign at  the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday. Ododo  said the campaign was aimed at combating the…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Wednesday banned all forms of collection of daily revenue by various transport unions in all the 22 local government areas of the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kogi State Revenue House in Lokoja. Ododo, who was represented by Kingsley Fanwo,…

By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday, adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi , Yahaya Bello until April 3, April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify….

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that the worst days are over as available economic indices are showing positive signals indicating that the economy is fully recovering under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment, since…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Non-Governmental Network (KONGONET), representing a coalition of civil society organizations across Kogi State, says Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s developmental strides are laudable. Amb. Idris Muraina, KONGONET Chairperson, who made the assertion in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, said Ododo has done well for kogi citizens. “But KONGONET believes that…

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, screened and confirmed Dr Olufemi Bolarin as commissioner designate for the Ministry of Livestock Development, as presented to it by Gov. Ahmed Ododo.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Ododo had on January 10 approved the establishment of the Ministry…

By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Monday warned hotel owners and managers across the state against harbouring criminals terrorising residents of tge state. Mr Baba Azare, who gave the warning in his meeting with the hotel owners, urged them to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the…