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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…
By Stephen Adeleye The Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the death of a retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, in the hands of his abductors after the payment of N10 million ransom by his family for his release. SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the spokesman of the command confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…
By Isaiah Eka A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Chief Don Etiebet, has said that the decision of Gov. Umo Eno to join the APC is very key to the development of Akwa Ibom. Etiebet said this on Sunday in Uyo when he welcomed the governor and members of the…
By Admin Sen. Ita Enang of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Akwa Ibom people to expect more developmental projects in the State with the movement of Gov Umo Eno into the APC as the party that controls the centre. Enang said this while speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Sunday in his reaction…
By Admin As part of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has taken significant steps to reinforce its partnerships with government authorities and host communities in Kogi State. To deepen these relationships, the Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, said the company was scaling up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around its catchment…
By Thompson Yamput The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has underscored the bold reforms and developmental strides of the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration over the past two years, describing it as “very impactful and hopeful. ” Audu made the assertion on Saturday when he hosted stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress…
By Thompson Yamput Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has urged Nigerians to live in peace with one another to attract development. Bello, in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his media aide, in Lokoja Friday, felicitated with the people of Kogi and President Bola Tinubu on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. The…
By Thompson Yamput Alhaji Sule Enehe, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), on Thursday urged the Muslim Ummah to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir. In a Sallah message to the management and staff of the service on the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir festival in Lokoja,…
By Thompson Yamput The Police in Kogi have confirmed the murder of an Okada man by a suspected bike snatcher in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the Kogi Command Spokesman, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya explained that the sad incident occurred around 8.30p.m. on Wednesday. According to the…
