NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Strengthen Consumer Protection, Tackle Fraud Nigeria’s push toward a safer digital economy received a boost on Monday as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) formalised a partnership aimed at protecting consumers and curbing fraud across the telecommunications and financial sectors. The agreement, sealed…
They Don’t Belong in Society — They Belong Behind Bars It is time Nigerians stop turning a blind eye to the criminality within the National Assembly. Elected public officers are expected to serve with integrity and transparency, but instead, some have turned their offices into personal enrichment platforms. One of the most glaring examples is…
Food Security; Actionaid Nigeria tells Stakeholders to be innovative, proactive to end hunger. ActionAid Nigeria has tasked actors in the Agriculture value chain to chart way forward towards addressing food security challenges. The Executive Director of Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change Halima Oiza Sadiq, made the disclosure at the 2021 World Food Day Celebration…
Ogorians Celebrate 2024, Idu Yam Festival In Grand Style in LOKOJA A Socio-cultural organisation and the umbrella body for Ogorians living in Lokoja the Kogi State capital, The Ogori Descendants Union, ODU, Lokoja Branch have concluded arrangements to hold this year’s Idu and Award festival tomorrow in LOKOJA. A statement by the Chairman, ODU Lokoja…
Dangote Restoring Value To Agriculture, Sponsors 2025 Agric Show The Dangote Group has said that it is collaborating with strategic partners to revitalise and strengthen the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy. This development comes as the company sponsors the 17th National Agricultural Show, which opens on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Keffi, Nasarawa State….
* Adjudged 2nd Largest employer of Labour in Nigeria. The Dangote Coal Mines Limited has disbursed scholarship funds to members of host communities in Benue and Kogi States. This is coming barely one year into coal mining operation at Effeche Akpalli in Ugbokolo Ward of Okpokwu Local Government of Benue State. The Dangote Coal Mines…
Stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State have formally endorsed Hon. Umar Yahaya as their preferred candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, announced in a statement issued on behalf of Omala In diaspora and the Omala Home Base, described the move…
Ramadan : Kogi PDP Chairman Urges Religious Tolerance Peaceful Coexistence The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has called on residents of the state to uphold religious tolerance, remain vigilant, and foster peaceful coexistence as Muslims and Christians embark on the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent….
Bello pledges support for Security Agencies, as 101 Defenders train on Weapons handling. Yahaya Zakka Minna Niger State Government says it will continue to support Security Agencies in the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other forms of criminality in the State. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello at the Passing-Out-Parade…
* As Peter Obi commiserates AIT Ocheme over death of Mother. ATABOR JULIUS LOKOJA. As the appointments of headship of tertiary institutions in the country, have left much to be desired, the Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Ademu Adaji, has cautioned Gov’ Ododo to consider merits and integrity above political consideration in the appointment…
