By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, popularly known as Radio Kogi (FM 94.1), is set to commence 24-hour uninterrupted broadcasting, thanks to the financial support and commitment of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Director-General of the corporation, Princess Nana Hauwa Yusuff, made the announcement during the 2025 Budget Defense session of the Ministry of Information and Communication at the Kogi State House of Assembly. She disclosed that Governor Ododo had approved and released funds for the acquisition and installation of a Studio Transmission Link (STL), a key component necessary for continuous transmission. She added that the installation…
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By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a bid to boost economic activities and improve livelihoods in his constituency, Senator Mustapha Khabeeb, representing Jigawa Southwest Senatorial District, has distributed 900 goats to 300 beneficiaries. The empowerment program, held at the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Secretariat in Dutse, is part of the senator’s ongoing initiatives to address economic challenges and create sustainable income opportunities for his constituents. Speaking through the PDP Zonal Chairman for Jigawa Central, Hon. Idris Ilyasu Danlawan, Senator Khabeeb explained that the initiative is designed to equip beneficiaries with the means to enhance their economic stability. Before the distribution,…
Eleojo Samuel, Jalingo The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University, on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of her Services to the university and embark on an indefinite strike. Comrade Bitrus Joseph Ajibauka, the chairperson of the association who announced the Union’s decision in a press statement said, the action follows, both the state government the and university management’s failure to meet her long overdue demands. The union noted in the statement that it has been shortchanged, neglected and left out by the University Management and the Taraba State Government by failing to address their challenges. “This is…
Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of its chairman, Hon. Danlami Abdullahi Saku, in a fatal car accident on the Minna-Suleja Road. The accident occurred on Tuesday evening at Kwakuti village, a notorious spot on the deteriorating highway. Hon. Saku was traveling from Minna, the state capital, to Abuja when his vehicle, a newly allocated jeep, collided with a trailer around 7:00 p.m. Reports indicate that while his body was being transported to a nearby hospital, the rescue vehicle was involved in another accident, leaving four good Samaritans injured. The…
Eleojo Samuel Jalingo Another tragedy has struck the family of Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas following the sudden death of the driver who drove the Bus that conveyed the Governor’s Mother and Sister, late Atsi during the attack on their convoy along Wukari-Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area last week. The driver, who’s name is simply given as Abraham was said to have slumped and died instantly on hearing news of the death of Mrs. Atsi Kefas, younger sister of Taraba State Governor who died in Abuja on Tuesday as a result of an accidental discharge from one…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Jigawa State office of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) has signed a bond with over 41,790 beneficiaries of the Fadama Programme, aimed at ensuring the proper utilization of the support facilities provided to them. The State FADAMA CARES Coordinator, Dr. Aliyu Inuwa, made this announcement during the distribution of incubators to beneficiaries in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area. He explained that the bond was designed to ensure that the resources provided to beneficiaries are used effectively, aligning with the goals of economic recovery and long-term sustainability. “This agreement serves as a…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has publicly defended Governor Monday Okpebholo after he was ridiculed for a mistake during his budget presentation for the 2025 fiscal year. On Tuesday, December 10, Okpebholo presented the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Edo State House of Assembly. However, the presentation was marred by the governor’s repeated struggles to accurately state the total budget amount. In a now-viral video, Okpebholo was seen flustered as he stumbled over figures, initially stating the budget as “6 billion…650…605 billion,” before apologizing and attempting to correct himself. He repeatedly…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has presented the 2025 budget proposals to the House of Assembly. In Edo, Okpebholo presented the 2025 budget estimate of N605.7 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,’ the governor listed five points including security, infrastructural development, healthcare, food sufficiency and education. He also added that the budget was prepared with the aim of achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government. Okpebholo said the budget estimate was 25 per cent higher than that of 2024. He said the sum…
The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has called on young people to be vigilant against the negative influences of social media and focus on making positive choices that will secure a prosperous future. Hajia Ododo made the appeal in Okene during the 16 Days of Activism and Awareness Campaign on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, which took place at the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland on Monday. The First Lady expressed concern over the growing moral challenges faced by youth, particularly young women, on social media. She advised them to avoid engaging…
In a major step to address food insecurity and reduce post-harvest losses, the Federal Government has pledged its support for the Cold Storage Initiative, aimed at improving food storage and enhancing the country’s food security. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this announcement during a meeting in his Abuja office with a delegation from the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), GENESIS Energy Group, USAID, and KPMG. Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement indicated that the meeting focused on establishing a strategic partnership to implement solar-powered cold…