NYSC Kogi Debunks Rumours of Corps Member’s Castration The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kogi Secretariat, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming a corps member serving in the state was castrated. The NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Femi Osungbohun, refuted the rumour in an interview with our Correspondent on Monday in Lokoja. Osungbohun described…
NCC orders telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor service The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network quality in areas where service falls below prescribed standards. In a statement issued on March 29 and signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nnena Ukoha, the…
NCC unveils framework to curb fraudulent SIM activities The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday launched consultations with stakeholders on a framework to block fraudulently registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) numbers by telecom operators. The regulator said the initiative aims to bring together industry experts, security agencies, financial regulators, government bodies, and consumers to build…
The Asiwaju Continuity Youth Movement 2027 (ACYM27), Niger State Chapter, has taken a bold and strategic step toward consolidating its grassroots strength with the successful convening of its State Executive Council (EXCOs) meeting, drawing participation from all 25 Local Government Areas of the state. The high-level meeting was ably led by the State Coordinator, Hon….
Hon. Suberu Yusuf John, aspirant for the House of Representatives, Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Kogi, has unveiled a four-pillar manifesto anchored on youth empowerment, education, healthcare and legislative reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Unveiling his manifesto in Abuja on Saturday, Suberu who is aspiring under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged…
World Forests Day: Dangote Cement Transport Rolls Out Large-Scale Tree Planting At Obajana As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has embarked on a large-scale tree-planting exercise and distribution of seedlings in commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Forests. In a statement, the company disclosed…
Gov. Ododo Congratulates APC National Chairman, NWC Members Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and other members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), following their election at the just-concluded National Convention of the party in Abuja. In a statement by…
AGILE, PIBCID Build Capacity of 200 Education Personnel to Improve Learning Outcomes in Kogi By Bishop Aturu No fewer than 200 Facilitators, Education Management Information System (EMIS) Officers and Area Officers across non-formal education sectors and vocational centres in Kogi State have been equipped with enhanced skills through a comprehensive refresher training aimed at improving…
Some prominent Chiefs, including the chairman of Egbe Council of chiefs, Chief Sunday Alabi and other community leaders from Yagba West have been arrested and detained at the Koton Karfe Prison on trumped-up charges of terrorism and conspiracy. According to sources, their arrest and detention followed a peaceful protest held in Egbe over the activities…
Palpable fears have enveloped kogi state polytechnic community over sudden deaths of lecturers and staff within an interval of few weeks. The latest death in a row is the passing of Mr Anselm Ahman Ojodomo Daniel on Thursday while delivery lecture in the class . His death which has dealt significant blow to friends…