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By Patience Aliyu Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says he has not touched or misused local government funds since he became the governor of the state. Mutfwang said this on Monday in Jos at the swearing-in of the newly appointed chairman and members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The governor, a former…
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…
By Admin The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday night suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The labour union announced the protest last week, citing the burden the tariff increase would place on Nigerians. But following a meeting tge union held with government…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Bethrand Onuoha on Thursday ordered for investigation into an alleged assault on a passenger by a police officer at a check point in a highway in the state. The CP gave the order after seeing the viral video showing the alleged unprofessional conduct, while…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday tasked citizens and communities on infrastructure development initiatives that could change the living standard of their people. The governor gave the charge on the occasion of 32nd Ekinrin-Adde Festival 2025 and launching of the N600m infrastructural development fund, held at Ekinrin-Adde, Ijemu Local Government Area…
By Polycarp Auta News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the run up to the 2023 general elections, political analysts identified Mr Caleb Mutfwang, a contestant to the Plateau governorship seat, as one candidate that was sure of victory. They hinged such optimism on the affection the lawyer enjoyed among Plateau residents long before he picked…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on Friday donated cars to 11 member Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), A’Ibom State Chapter to further strengthen his ties with the media community in the State. The governor made the donation while inaugurating an ultra- modern NUJ auditorium complex in Uyo Metropolis….
By Thompson Yamput Mr Habu Sani, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of security in the Kogi Governorship Election, says the election so far, is peaceful as no security breach has been reported. The DIG made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Saturday via a telephone…
Blessing Odega Two Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs) have trained 50 vulnerable farmers and artisanal miners in Plateau on the adverse impact of illegal mining activities on the environment and climate. The NGOs are the Centre for Earth Works and the Nigerian Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA). Mr Daniel Mark, the Programme Director of Centre for Earth Works, said…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Government has been ranked the 5th lowest in domestic debt among Nigerian states, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, disclosed. Idris made the announcement in a statement signed in Lokoja on Tuesday. He attributed the ranking to strategic economic and fiscal reforms embarked upon by…
