Uganda gets $300 million loan from African Development Bank to revamp rail network By Yahaya Idris The African Development Bank has provided funding to the Ugandan government, which will be utilized to address gaps and challenges, stated Brian Sempebwa, Principal Civil Engineer at the Uganda Railways Corporation. The funds will support the East African Railway…
Ere Kingdom residents urged to support new Elere, Oba Richard Olusegun By Yahaya Idris The community of Ere Kingdom in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State is encouraged to rally behind His Royal Highness Oba Richard Olusegun, the new Elere of Ere, to ensure his tenure is successful. The traditional ruler of Oke…
Katsina Governor awards Direct Employment to First-Class Graduate Turned sachet Water Vendor By Yahaya Idris Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD, CON, Governor of Katsina State, has provided immediate employment opportunity to Sham’unu Ishaq, an outstanding First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, formerly engaged in selling sachet water to support his family. A statement…
Our Frustrations Over War Against Crude Oil Theft – Tompolo ..Accuses Nigerian Navy of Aiding, Abetting Crude Oil Theft ….As NBA hails Tantita over attainment of 1.8mbpd, promises collaboration By Abdul Baiye Prominent Oil Security Maintenance expert and ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has accused the Nigerian Navy efforts…
Traditional Rulers, UPU visits to Okowa appropriate, laudable – Bureau Chief …Says Gov Oborevwori’s commitment to Deltans Unity Unwavering Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has commended traditional rulers, and the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, under the able leadership of Chief Ese Gam, for their show of love and…
Ex-Benue Gov Ortom Slams Criminal Claims Against Mkor Aondona …Demands Retraction & Apology By David Mzer The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom has demanded that the Special Adviser to Benue State Governor on Research and Documentation, Mkor Aondona Donatus should retract the allegations of financial irregularities he recently leveled against him…
Kogi NYCN Chairman commends Igalamela Odolu LG Chairman for prioritizing people’s welfare ….Urges Youth, women to support APC’s Cosmo Atabo administration By Yahaya Idris The people of Igalamela Odolu Local Government have been urged to continue supporting the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its Chairman, Hon. (Barr) Cosmos Atabo, to reap more benefits of democracy….
Maternal/Child mortality: NPC conducts survey in 67 Kogi communities IDRIS AHMED, Lokoja. As part of efforts to further ascertain circumstances leading to the Maternal and Child mortality, the National Population Commission (NPC) has declared that its field officers will be conducting Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) in 67 selected Kogi communities . Briefing Journalists in…
Sen. Karimi Begins Construction, Rehabilitation of 140 Boreholes Valued At N1.24billion Across Kogi West By Yahaya Idris Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, ha wills started constructing 75 solar-powered boreholes and rehabilitating 60 non-functional water schemes across Kogi West communities, at a cost of N1.24 billion. According to Sen. Sunday Karimi, the project spans the…
Kogi NYCN celebrates DG Protocol Govt House on his birthday, praising his impactful eloquence …Describes him as a highly effective communicator By Yahaya Idris On the occasion of his birthday anniversary on Monday, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, Director General of Protocol at Government House Lokoja, is being honored with praise from friends, National Youth Council of…