By Peter Awunah awunahpeter@gmail.com Any time that I listen to the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia speaking about the security situation in the state and the state’s resources, I ask myself how does this man sleep after telling such barefaced lies? I keep wondering if indeed the man was ordained as a priest….
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello presented himself voluntarily at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, headquarters at early hours of Wednesday. It is unclear why the law enforcement agency, plagued by corruption and inefficiency, failed to take him into custody or conduct any questioning, instead allowing him to return home The EFCC…
By Paul Mumeh Brigadier General B.B. Tete, who served as Defence Attache to the Nigerian Embassy in China, was buried in his ancestral home of Bakin Kogi, Kaninkon, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, with his funeral procession navigating through throngs of people, reflecting his esteemed legacy. The Kafanchan illustrious son passed away after a brief illness in…
Mr. Abubakar Idris Gegu, a notable stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi – Koton Karfe Local Government, has offered a glowing accolade to his elder brother, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in celebration of his 45th birthday Hon. Idris Gegu extolled Hon. Engr. Bashir Gegu…
By Wilson Macaulay Emevor community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State was agog with a grand celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as prominent dignitaries, traditional Rulers, political class, and members of the public gathered from all walks of life to honor the late Royal Majesty Johnson Ologho Erieyovwe, of blessed memory….
….Assures new appointees of Gov Ododo’s cooperation and support By Yahaya Idris, Kogi A delegation of newly appointed ward and local government assistants paid a thank-you visit to Chief Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi local government and Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in appreciation of…
Newly graduated medical doctors have formally recognized former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his significant contribution to their medical education through a full scholarship. This group of medical professionals, who were transferred from Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) to various universities nationwide after the initial institution lost accreditation before Governor Bello’s emergence, have…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF . It appears the over two decades of suffering by Nigerians to access petroleum products which the country is one of the major producers have just started with Dangote’s monopoly of all facets of our national life, and the pretences of bringing to an end many years of scarcity and energy crisis…
…Labaran Shafa, former legislator, visits camp in solidarity Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has openly supported the Toto Local Government contingent in the Nasarawa Governor Cup currently taking place in Lafia, the state capital. Rt. Hon Balarabe, now chairing the governing council of Federal Polytechnic…
The impressive legacy of Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, which predates his Senate service, reflects an unshakeable commitment to human development, economic growth, and the broad well-being of his people. His experience in the private sector, particularly in banking, has served as a catalyst for his ongoing impactful contributions as a public servant Historically, Echocho’s…