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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 Francis Onyeukwu A medical expert, Dr Ejike Oji, on Wednesday in Abuja, called on Nigerians to see family planning beyond mere health intervention, but as a transformative tool to empower individuals, strengthen families and accelerate national development. Oji, who is the Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2024, made…
By Admin Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday presented his Maiden State Budget proposal of N582.4 billion for the year 2025 to the state to the House of Assembly. The budget tagged “Budget of Inclusive Development” is the first annual appropriation bill presentation by the governor to the House of Assembly since he assumed…
By Admin The former Nigerian President, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, retired, has urged Christians to prioritize Love and unity of purpose for effective growth and development of the Country. Obasanjo gave the charge on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the Church of Christ In Nation (COCIN) Headquarters, Jos, organized by the 16 Plateau PDP House…
By Admin A devastating boat accident occurred on November 29, 2024, in Kupa Local Government Area, Kogi State, leaving multiple passengers unaccounted for. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered for an immediate investigation into the devastating boat accident that occurred on Nov. 29 in Kupa Local Government Area, Kogi. the IG,…
By Blessing Odega The Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Plateau branch, has advised the state government to leverage property or land taxation to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Mr Emmanuel Adeleke, Plateau NIESV Chairman, gave the advice on Friday in Jos at its annual lecture with the theme “Evaluating the Current…
By Peter Amine The Cow and Beans Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association, has appointed Mr Vitalis Tarnongu, as coordinator of its Benue chapter, with the promise to boost production in the state. Mr Sunday Ojonugwa, National Secretary of the association, announced Tarnongu’s appointment in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, turned down the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to arraign ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the absence of his lawyers. Justuce Emeka Nwite while delivering a ruling on the oral application by the EFCC’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, held that such…
By Stephen Adeleye Salem University, Lokoja, has conferred awards on five distinguished individuals, including Mr Thompson Yamput, an editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and James Onoja, a philanthropist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The awards were presented during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, which featured a public lecture by Prof. Sam…
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS8.3 Kogi Command has commemorated the Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) Remembrance Week with prayers and gifts for victims. The staff of the Command, in conjunction with the Road Safety Wives Association (ROSOWA), held interfaith prayer and thanksgiving services at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)…
