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  A Professor of Industrial and Food Microbiology, Kwara state University (KWASU), Malete, Sunday Awe, has recommended the use of locally available fruits to produce wines that are comparable lo imported ones. Professor Awe, who stated this while delivering the 11th Inaugural Lecture of the University, said Nigeria would be able to save, and also…

  There was jubilation in Kogi Local Government as Engr. Bashiru Gegu today reunited with his Leader, Hon Saidu Akawu Salihu (SAS), former Commissioner For Budget and Water Resources in Kogi State. The Commissioner who was reunited with the former House of Assembly Member, described the reunion as the signpost of greater things to come….

  The Micheal Imodu Institute of Labour, the highest Labour Institute in Nigeria, has conferred an award of the Fellow of the Institute on the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comr. Onuh Edoka. The award conferred on Comr. Edoka is the highest honour in the labour struggle, a struggle the former NLC…

  The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kogi Command, has arrested a 41-year old father for allegedly defiling and raping his 16-year old daughter. Speaking after parading the suspect on Wednesday at NSCDC Command Headquarters, Lokoja, the state’s Commandant, Ahmad Gandi, said the command received a complaint lodged by an NGO on May…

  It was celebration galore, penultimate Wednesday for an active member of the Kogi Central Think-Tank Forum, Hon. Bode Ogunmola who won the election into the Kogi State House of Assembly, Ogori-Magongo Constituency . The occasion drew many distinguished personalities from far and near.They include Heads of Service,former permanent secretaries, businessmen and politicians of Ebira…

  The House Of Assembly Member Elect, Mopamuro State Constituency, Hon Sam Olawumi Jacob visited Kogi State Internal Revenue Services to familiarise with his former boss, Alh. Saliu Sule Enehe and other colleagues after emerging the winners of the State House of Assembly election. The Chairman of the Service while expressing joy over the success…

  The Management of the Kwara State Polytechnic (Kwarapoly), Ilorin, has appealed to the alumni of the institution to facilitate the approval of the licence for the Kwarapoly Microfinance Bank through their various connections in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking during activities marking 50 years of establishing the institution in Ilorin on Thursday,…

  The Presidential Election Petition Court on Thursday in Abuja fixed May 18, 2023 for hearing of a motion on notice seeking live telecast of the proceedings of the Court. The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar alongside his party, filed the motion. At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel to Atiku, Chief Chris…

  The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kogi Command, has arrested two robbery suspects for criminal conspiracy, robbery, attempted homicide and receiving stolen property and cheating. The Command also arrested a suspect for Child trafficking, unlawful and compulsory labour. Speaking after parading the suspects on Thursday at NSCDC Command Headquarters, Lokoja, the state’s…

  The Kogi Assembly Service Commission has appointed Mr. Adebayo Micheal Aka as its new Deputy Clerk. The announcement was contained in the appointment letter presented by the Speaker of House, Rt. Hon. Kolawole Matthew on Thursday in Lokoja. The appointment letter placed Mr. Aka in charge of Administration and General Duties. Until his appointment,…