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  The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called on the state governments across the country to assist the agency with the provision of operational vehicles to enhance its fight against illicit drugs and substance abuse at the various commands . Marwa also urged…

  In its renewed efforts to fish out local and foreign collaborators depriving the country of huge sums of revenue and causing serious environmental hazards to the people through illegal mining activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has arrested 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks allegedly containing different types of…

  The member representing Ankpa I state Constituency, Hon. Akus Lawal has given 24 students in his constituency scholarship. Akus, who disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday said the scholarship worth N4.8M. Addressing Assembly correspondent on this laudable gesture, Akus disclosed that, he remains committed in complimenting Government efforts in educational development in Kogi State….

  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has met with different segments of the state on developments in the country, including efforts of the government to ease things for the people. Held in different sessions, the engagements involved labour union chiefs, transport sector leaders, artisans, leadership of the market unions, and students drawn from varying backgrounds…

  In yet another step to broker lasting peace between herders and famers, the Caretaker Chairman of Mopamuro LGA Hon. Ademola Bello Destiny summon another peace and security meeting at the council secretariat between farmers and Fulani/ myetti Allah groups in order to put a final stop on destruction of farmlands in mopamuro LGA. The…

  In a warm atmosphere in the office of the Caretaker Chairman Mopamuro LGA were the presence of the TIV people from their various settlements on a courtesy visit to Hon. Ademola Bello, led by one Mr kelvin. The leader of the group appreciated the Chairman for his relentless effort to bring lasting solution to…

  The former senator who represented Adamawa North in the Senate, Elisha Abbo has been issued with an ultimatum to establish his allegations of bribery receipt by the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban- Mensem or be prepared to face court action for false allegations. In the alternative, Senator Abbo was directed…

    The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones, (FCIB), has warned teachers against arriving late to school in the state. Jones gave the warning when he led a team from the Ministry on an unscheduled Monitoring and Supervision to Crowther Memorial College Lokoja on Tuesday. The commissioner who arrived…

  Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP, Bethrand Onuoha has urged governments at all levels to accord priority to security of life and property of the citizenry. Onuoha made the call on Wednesday in his office while receiving officials of the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ). He said the current…

  The Founder of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji Chief (Dr) Abdulraheem Oladimeji, has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to, in conjunction with governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), create counselling units and centres to help the crusade against drug abuse in the country. Oladimeji, who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Humanities…