Ephemeral News

By Blessing Odega The Rotary Club of Jos Central, has donated birth kits to 200 expectant mothers in Jos . The newly invested 42nd president of the club, Mrs Vivian Abara, on Monday in Jos, said the donation was in line with the thematic areas of Rotary club international aimed at serving humanity Abara, said…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Assembly on Friday pledged to strengthen laws to protect and accommodate Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in its activities and other sectors of governance. The Speaker, Yusuf Umar, made the pledge during an engagement with the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) strategic and Award Presentation in Lokoja. Umar,…

By Thompson Yamput Experts from the textiles and other related sub-sector will discuss strategies for the revival of Nigeria’s textile and allied industries for economic renaissance at an international conference at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The conference bill led for Nov. 11 to Nov. 14 has the theme: ‘Empowering Tradition, Enriching the Future: Reviving Nigeria’s…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to prioritise the safety of commuters on state highways. Ododo gave the charge in Lokoja on Thursday, at the FRSC Town Hall Meeting as part of its Ember Months…

By Constance Athekame The  national grid again, suffered a partial disturbance on Thursday leading to blackout in some parts of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partial disturbance was the second within one  week. NAN recalls that the grid had partially collapsed   on Tuesday Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said…

By Thompson Yamput The Lugard TV has awarded an internship opportunity to Khadijat Blessing-Mohammed, the top graduating student of Federal University Lokoja’s Department of Mass Communication. The gesture was made on Thursday, in collaboration with the Kogi State Government, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing young talents and providing hands-on experience in the media industry. Ismaila…

By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)   What had been a hectic, rigorous and sometimes divisive campaign trail for months climaxed on Tuesday with former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election to become the country’s 47th president. Trump defeated his main rival and current Vice-President, Kamala Harris, who herself was only…

By Emmanuel Antswen A Social Cultural organisation, Shangev-Tiev Assembly (STA) has urged Gov. Hycinth Alia of Benue to constitute a judicial commission of inquiry into the ongoing Bonta and Ukpute crisis. The group, who made the call on Wednesday in Makurdi at a news conference, said only a true commission of inquiry can reveal the…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reports a significant decrease in road fatalities in Kogi State. Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kogi. Oyedeji credited the decline to intensive public education campaigns emphasising the dangers of high-speed driving and importance of obeying…