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  The Socio Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC), has urged religious and traditional leaders to display an exemplary leadership worthy of emulation by their followers and be effective in tackling corruption in the public space. Mr Tijani Abdulkareem, the Executive Director of SERDEC, gave the advice at Anti-Corruption Conference in Lokoja, with the theme:…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The word “Honourable” in its truest meaning has nothing to do with those who peddle the title within the political spheres. This is because there is absolutely nothing ‘honorable’ about most Nigeria politicians whose sole intent of seeking elective position is to leverage on such positions to amass illegal wealth….

  Lokoja, Feb. 22, 2020 The National Council of Women Society in Nigeria (NCWSN), has urged government at all levels to comply with 35 per cent affirmation policy of according women their rightful place as their male counterparts. Mrs Gloria Shoda, the NCWSN National President, made the appeal at the inauguration ceremony of the newly…

  A group in Ajaokuta Local government, Concerned Ajaokuta Forum, has declared their support for the chairmanship ambition for Salami Abdulraheem Prince as chairman of the council. In a statement signed by the leader of the group, Shaibu Ajimasi, said as youth president, Prince has demonstrated high level of integrity and purposeful leadership, saying that…

  Edo State All Progressives Congress, APC, alleged on Monday that Governor Godwin Obaseki was training militia groups in the state. The party, which also said Governor Obaseki was responsible for the violent political atmosphere being experienced in the state at present, also accused the governor of creating crisis and maiming APC leaders due to…

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi State, has intercepted a vehicle in lokoja kogi state capital conveying one thousand three hundred kilograms of substance suspected to be compact cannabis. The state commander, Alfred Adewumi, confirmed this While addressing newsmen in his office in Lokoja. He said the interception of the J5 van with…

  By Othman Hamidu The Administrator of Ijumu Local Government, Hon.Taufiq Isa has earlier today, dispelled the rumor been carried about by Hon.Fehinti Dada and his cohorts on social media platforms that he have been endorsed by the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Bello to contest as the Executive Chairman in the forthcoming Local…

  The Kogi Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, has assured the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) Abuja of effective collaboration with the State Government in order to improve students’ performance in mathematics. The Commissioner gave the assurance when a team from the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) Abuja, paid him a courtesy visit…

  The Administrator of Okene Local Government, Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad this evening visited the innocent boy rescued by the officials of the Local Government from Agassa Junction at Okene Zonal Hospital. The Administrator who appreciated the show of commitment by the medical personnel of the hospital also thanked his Administrative team and security agencies who…

  By Carl Umegboro The Supreme Court on February 14 shocked the nation by its decision on the Bayelsa pre-election petition in which it nullified the declaration of the APC candidate, David Lyon as governor-elect, and ordered his replacement with the next candidate with highest votes and geographical spread. By the verdict, the PDP candidate,…