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The federal high court in Abuja on Friday admitted the 109 foreign nationals allegedly involved in Cybercrimes to bail in the sum of One Billion Naira (N1Bn). They were granted bail following the application to that effect argued on their behalf by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Ogwu James Onoja. Justice Ekerete…
The Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, OON, has announced the approval of the payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000 to staff of the University from December 2024, as a measure to encourage industrial harmony and boost the commitment of staff to the vision of…
The Nigerian Army (NA) has urged the nation’s youths to use social media to promote responsible online conducts that enhance national security initiatives. The call was made at the 38th Edition of the NA Social Media Seminar organised for Kogi youths in Thursday in Lokoja, with the theme: “Cultivating a Culture of Security Awareness…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has restated his government’s commitment to investing in technical and vocational education of youth to produce skilled professionals who will not only seek but create jobs. The Governor spoke in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun local government at the 5th graduation ceremony of the International Vocational, Entrepreneurship and Technical College (IVTEC). Of…
In a bid to enhance healthcare delivery, the Kwara State Government has procured advanced medical equipment for the Eye Clinic section of Sobi Specialist Hospital, Ilorin. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the hospital. While assessing the quality of work done at the…
The Arewa Grassroots Network (AGN) has commended the Senate for passing the Tax Reforms Bills for second reading. The group said this landmark achievement demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to promoting economic growth, fairness, and transparency in Nigeria’s tax system. In a statement signed by its President, Danladi Usman, the Arewa group commended President Bola…
Salem University, Lokoja, has conferred awards on five distinguished individuals, including Mr Thompson Yamput, an editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and James Onoja, a philanthropist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The awards were presented during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, which featured a public lecture by Prof. Sam Egwu on Thursady…
The Kogi State Government has flagged off the 2024 Measles Supplementary Immunization campaign targeted at stopping the spread of measles infection in the escalating dry and harmattan period. The Wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, who flagged off the campaign on Thursday in Lokoja, urged parents to avail their children of the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Justice have resolved to tackle the rise in judgment debts against Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government. They made the resolution so as to curtail the sporadic rise in garnishee cases threatening the availability of funds for development of the…
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize the state’s urban and housing landscape. The Governor announced this development during a 2-day symposium themed “Modern Housing & Urban Development” held at the Glass House, Government House in Lokoja. Representing the Governor, Hon. Joseph…
