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By Aliyu Haidar Abubakar In an era where the demand for results-driven leadership in public service has never been greater, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate stands out as a shining example of what is possible when competence meets commitment. In less than two years as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare under President Bola…
By Thompson Yamput Non-Governmental Organisations Network (KONGONET) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday commended Nigerians for their collective resilience and unwavering commitment to democratic principles. KONGONET, in a testament issued by its Chairman, Amb. Idris Muraina, in Lokoja, lauded the enduring spirit of Nigerians for continuously upholding the rule of law in spite of…
By Admin As Plateau State marks two years of purposeful leadership under His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, one of his most trusted aides, Chief (Dr.) Moses Nwan, mni, Executive Private Secretary to the Governor and National President of the College of Education Gindiri Alumni Association (CEGAA), continues to distinguish himself as a symbol of…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has urged Nigerians to rekindle the democratic spirit of unity, civic responsibility, and engagement for development as the nation marks the 2025 Democracy Day. The governor gave the charge in his message marking the Democracy Day in Lokoja on Thursday. Ododo described June 12 as a defining…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, has charged senior police officers to maintain focus, discipline, and innovation in their security operations across the state. He made the call during a Command-Wide Strategic Conference on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Lokoja. In a statement signed by SP Williams Ovye-Aya,…
By Peter Amine, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged Gateway Games 2024 hosted by Ogun ended with pomp and pageantry but not without shortcomings. Suffice it to say that the biennial multi-sport event is organised by the Federal Government to bring together athletes from the 36 states and the…
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The abducted Traditional Ruler of Okoloke Community, Pa Dada Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi has regained freedom 27 days after in kidnappers’ den. The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Mr Tosin Olokun, confirmed the traditional rulers’ release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone call…
By Thompson Yamput, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Carved out of Benue and Kwara States in 1991, Kogi is one of the youngest states of the federation. As the case with the creation of other states, which dates back to the pre-civil war era, the creation of Kogi was meant to accelerate the development of…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Bola Oyebamiji FCIB, Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has bagged the “Icon of Diligence in Service Award” in recognition of his selfless service to the nation. The Award was specially presented to the MD by the Exposure Media at its 2025 Annual Lecture and Award ceremony in commemoration of…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday, warned against attempts by some politicians to politicise the security challenges of both the Federal and State Governments. Ododo gave the warning in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja. He reaffirmed the unwavering commitment to combating insecurity…
