ASP Salihu Oyiza Afusat The Kogi State Police Command is investigating a fatal shooting at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, on 23rd October 2026, in which two serving police officers died. The incident was reported at 11:04 p.m., and the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, led a team of police officers to the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that…
The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has reconstituted Students’ Union Government (SUG) Election Committee for the 2026/2027 academic session following the expiration of the tenure of the Comrade Rilwan Abubakar Obaje led Exco. The decision was prompted at a meeting held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, between the University Management and representatives…
The Kogi State Government has commenced investigation into the fire incident that gutted Pee Links, a major electronic store in Lokoja, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The State Consultant on Safety Standards, Regulations and Compliance, Elder Dr Friday Sani, disclosed this on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the inferno in…
Dangote Cement Gboko Commits Millions in Scholarship Scheme Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant has awarded multi-million-naira scholarships to tertiary and secondary school students from its six host communities in Benue State. The company also presented starter packs, working tools and certificates to graduates of its Youth Empowerment Programme to enable them to establish their own…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended firefighters, security agencies and youths in Lokoja for their swift response to a fire outbreak at PEELINKS Electronics Limited, which reportedly destroyed goods worth hundreds of millions of naira. The governor’s commendation was conveyed by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, who visited the electronics mall on…
Professor Lawrence Achimugu, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has called for improved teacher welfare, increased education funding and effective implementation of innovative teaching methods to strengthen science education in Nigeria. Achimugu made the call on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while delivering the university’s 30th Inaugural Lecture titled,…
The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. EDIBO Ameh Mark Peters, has announced the appointment of Hon. IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Omaye-Ebiloma, CTS, as Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman. In a statement he personally signed and made available to Journalists said the appointment takes immediate effect. The Executive Chairman congratulates Hon. IBRAHIM on…
More than 100 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onicha-Igo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The defectors declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, invites members of the University community and the general public to its Maiden Public Lecture, organised by the Directorate of Advancement, Support and Linkages. The lecture aims to promote intellectual engagement, institutional development, and strategic partnerships. Scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.,…
The attention of Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been drawn to reports circulating in the public space, particularly on social media, alleging an increase in school fees payable by students of the University. Management wishes to clarify that the University has not increased school fees; rather, it has adopted a uniform…
