By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. The kogi state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, has Commended president Muhammadu Buhari on the confirmation of the appointment of Folashade Yemi Esan as the substantive head of the Federal civil service. A statement signed by the Council chairman Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh and Secretary, Ademu Seidu said the President…
Idris Ahmed, Lafia. Nasarawa state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule has visioned that players at the Lafia Lawn Tennis club will be world-class in the nearest future. The Governor stated at the grand finale of the 2020 maiden Governor Abdullahi Sule Tennis Open held at the Tennis Club in Project Quarters Lafia on Saturday. Governor…
By Idris Ahmed, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has again reassured Nigerians home and abroad that his government is determined just like before to bring unparalleled infrastructural development to Nigeria. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces said amidst the challenges facing the nation, his priority will be to bring prosperity…
By Our Reporter, Abuja Despite resentments by well meaning Nigerians towards the absolving insurgents into the society, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday handed over to Borno State Government 25 members of the Boko Haram terrorist group who denounced the organisation and surrendered to constituted authorities. The Army gave them to the Borno State Government, the…
From Idris Ahmed, Lokoja Judges and other judicial officers in Kogi state have been admonished to be above board as the state judiciary has zero tolerance for corruption,. Chief Judge of Kogi state, Justice Nasiru Ajanah gave the advise on Monday in Lokoja while inaugurating newly appointed Magistrates and Area court judges. Justice Ajanah who…
By Idris Ahmed, Kogi . Kogi local government traditional council may suspend the Aguma of Tawari, Alhaji Yusuf Idris Tawari, over alleged fake news and inciting statements contained In an interview he granted press and the recent conversation he had with an Non Governmental Organisation captured in a video, capable of igniting ethnic hostilities in…
By Ali Abare, Lafia The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a philanthropist as one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy, with the latter being an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes. This definition aptly fits none other than His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, the…
Idris Ahmed, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has again reassured Nigerians home and abroad that his government is determined just like before to bring unparalleled infrastructural development to Nigeria. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces said amidst the challenges facing the nation, his priority will be to bring prosperity to…
Idris Ahmed, Abuja With the daily growing uncertainties, former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the country must address the issue of restructuring in order to prevent a serious problem. According to TheCable, Obasanjo said this at the first memorial lecture of Fredrick Fasehun, founder Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), in Lagos state, on Saturday. He added that…
By Our Reporter, Delta The traditional rulership tussle in Agbarho Kingdom, Ughelli North council area of Delta state escalated further last week as youths of the kingdom reportedly installed Chief Williams Onokpite as new Osuvie (monarch) of the kingdom. Before the reported installation of Chief Onokpite as new king, the youths had reportedly banished the…
From Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. As the processes for April 2nd Kogi state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), elections commenced, the incumbent Chairman Comrade Mommoh Jimoh Adeiza, popularly known as MJ has indicated his interest to seek re election and has therefore picked nomination form. Adeiza accompanied by supporters stormed the headquarters of the…
From Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. The Oworo Traditional Council in Lokoja local government area of Kogi state has reacted to the petition written by the Iwo-Masi ruling house to the Kogi House of Assembly through the member representing Lokoja 11 constituency, Hon. Idris Ndakwo, seeking for the dethronement and banishing of Olu of Oworo from his…
By Yahaya Idris, Toto Let me start with a quotation from one of world finest brains “If you love what you’re doing, you will be successful in life” Albert Scweitzer. Maikaya Development Foundation inline with the vision and mission to promoting sports at the grassroot and encourage unity of purpose, harmonious coexistence amongst diverse ethnic…
By Yahaya Idris, Lafia In his bid to show open love, support and solidarity on the outstanding outing of his brother and friend Comr. Idris Ojoko, an authored of a recent launched book “INSIDE TOMATO” in Abuja. Comr. Amos Eche, a Public Relation Officer in the Ministry for Youth & Sport Nasarawa State has taken…
By Our Reporter, Lagos The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health. Prof Akin Abayomi Commissioner for Health Lagos State confirmed it. According to him, the case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020 is the first…
By Yahaya Idris, Ijumu Stakeholders from Ijumu Oke axis has on Thursday paid a courtesy visit on the administrator of Ijumu LGA and Kogi State ALGON chairman Alh. Dr. Taufiq Isa to formally welcome him home from his recent ALGON National Assignment to the United Kingdom. The group who were in his office to also…
By Yahaya Idris, Lafia In their collective determination to ensure the best thing is done in order to record success in their legislative oversight functions and overall development of the State. The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology, has advised contractors awarded the contract for the construction and renovation of…
By Yahaya Idris, Abuja One of the most reliable, fastest growing Non Governmental Organization in the sub-Saharan Africa, Maikaya Development Foundation and Maikaya Farms Ltd collectively agreed to support the diversification drive of President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration. An initiative that is anchored on shifting attention from petroleum and developing other sectors of the economy…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The Administrator of Lokoja Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Dan’asabe Mohammed through his Special Adviser on media and publicity, Comrade Abubakar Muhammed, has described as untrue the alleged diversion of N5m meant for grand aids for some schools. A statement by the Media Aide, said some reasonable amount of money was released…
By Our Reporter, Lafia Against the backdrop of shortage of white collar jobs in the country, a director with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, has called on youths in Nasarawa State to embrace entrepreneurship. Mallam Bashir Muhammad, Director, Human Resources Management, at the FCTA, made the call on Wednesday, while hosting members of the Nasarawa…
