NUC approves 8 new courses for Salem University The National University Commission (NUC) has approved eight new courses for Salem University Lokoja. The Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, made the disclosure in an interview with the newsmen in Lokoja on Friday.   The VC said that the university intends to commence the courses in…

Agitation for Okura State Gains Steam as National Chairman Inaugurates Conveners Committee The quest for the creation of Okura State out of the present Kogi State on Thursday gained more steam as the National Chairman of the Movement, Chief Robert Audu inaugurated the Okura State Movement Special Conveners’ Committee in Abuja. The Committee, which is…

  A group, Movement for true federalism has called for the scrapping of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC) claiming the institution was founded on illegality and for long being used to legally fight illegality. Spokeperson of the group, Abdullahi Sanusi in a statement on Friday noted that the anti-graft agency has been operating…

    The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) and the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate for the successful conduct of the upcoming local government elections. During a meeting today, the Chairman of KOSIEC, Hon Mamman Nda Eri welcomed the NUJ executives to discuss strategies…

KOGI POLY RECTOR LAUDS GOV ODODO’S N72,500 MINIMUM WAGE IMPLEMENTATION, HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME INITIATIVE FOR WORKERS … Reiterates Polytechnic Management’s Support for Ododo Government The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman has, on behalf of the Management, staff and students of the institution, commended the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji…

Hon. Marknoble assures sweet victory, attends Kogi East strategic meeting. By Bash. The APC chairmanship candidate for Omala Local Government Council election, Honourable Mark Ameh has assured his supporters that the 19th October, 2024 shall be a sweet victory for all the candidates of the party. Honourable Mark Ameh gave the assurance on Thursday when…

  Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Kwara Governor’s Wife, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq are among Africans to be honoured at the 2024 Afro Award in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer of the Afro Awards. Oduala, a Film Director,…

  By Media  and Publicity Committee,* *Omala APC Campaign Council Women and youth empowerment stand as cornerstones of Hon. Mark’s transformative vision, with unwavering commitments to swift, decisive action upon his election. Building upon the groundbreaking legacy of former Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who catalyzed unprecedented youth engagement and pioneered revolutionary strides in women’s leadership,…

    By Stephen  Overcomer   The Nigerian Army (NA) has donated a newly built and well equipped model Primary Health Care (PHC) facility to Oziokutu-Ogaminana community, in Adavi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. The NA also renovated the existing facility buildings in the community with perimeter fence, and also provided convenience, a…