By Ehichioya Ezomon Pre-celebration on November 11, 2018, of first anniversary of the Armistice – what is known as “the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” that ended First World War on November 11, 1918 – John Hubbel Weiss, associate professor of history at Cornell University, in an opinion piece, “WWI ‘fake news’ made truth the first casualty,” published on news.cornell.edu on November 7, 2018, writes that the current notion of “fake news” can be tied back to this period, when the public began mistrusting the press narrative about the real state of the war. Weiss…
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By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. The Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC), Kogi State Sector Command has confirmed that 13 persons died while two others were injured in a Sunday evening auto crash at Obajana in Kogi. Kogi Sector Commander of the FRSC, Samuel Oyedeji, told newsmen on Monday in Lokoja that the sad incident occurred at about 7: 30 pm on Sunday. He said that the accident involving a commercial Volkswagen Sharan mini Bus and an articulated Cement Truck, occurred by Obajana Market on Obajana-Lokoja highway in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi. Oyedeji said that the Sharan bus had…
***Donates N20million to build ICT center for community in Nasarawa From Daniel Abel, Lafia In order to overcome the challenges confronting the Nation, David Ombugadu has tasked residents of the state and Nigerians on peace, unity as they commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was coming after he made donation of N20 million to Wangibi Community to build and furnish ICT centre within the community to help train the youths. Ombugadu, who was the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic party, in 2023 governorship elections, who joined the community to celebrate their cultural day at Agwa kuya…
1: I send hearty Easter greetings to all Nigerians. I am sure that many Nigerians are already used to the fact that during the annual celebration of the two most important events in the Christian calendar – Christmas and Easter – I have the practice of writing a national Message in which I reflect on the meaning of the Christ-event for us as a People and Nation. While I am aware that many people look forward to reading my Messages every year, as I have done over the past many years, there are those, I believe, who must be wondering…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja ALHAJI Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Kogi State has called on Christians to personify all the virtues and significance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ajaka who made the call in the Easter message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lokoja, felicitated with the Christians in the state, Nigeria and worldwide. “The historical occasion of today is rooted in the christian faith in remembrance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross and his Resurrection. “As…
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman has called on Christian faithful to let their lives and conduct conform with Christ’s teachings, be submissive to God Almighty, radiate love, peace and humility. The Rector gave the admonition while felicitating with Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of the 2024 Easter celebration on Sunday in Lokoja. Dr Ogbo Usman said, “On behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board, Management, staff and students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, I wish to felicitate with all the Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Easter…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party(LP)in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has taken many Nigerians by surprise when he hinted about the possibility of dumping the party ahead of the 2027 election season if the leadership of the party failed to toe the part of integrity. This is coming against the backdrop that the Labour Party held what was described by stakeholders as a kangaroo convention that even the Electoral Umpire; the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has discredited. Obi had advised the leadership of the party to tarry a while for proper consultation before the convention,…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has sent a message of felicitation to Christians in the state on the occasion the 2024 Easter celebration urging the people to remain united and resilient in the face of economic challenges. The governor in the message noted that the promises of renewal and hope that is associated with Easter will usher in greater prosperity for the people of the state. Special Adviser on Media Ismaila Isah in a statement issued on Sunday quote the governor to have assured the people that their sacrifices and prayers for the success of the leadership of…
The Kogi State Government has countered the accusation by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) that its witnesses in the ongoing election petition tribunal were attacked by agents of the state government. The Social Democratic Party (SDP), on Friday raised the alarm over alledged massive clamp down on its members who appeared as witnesses before the on going Kogi State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal holding at National Judiciary Institute, Abuja. The National Chairman of the Party, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam who addressed newsmen in Abuja over the incident, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the heads of the nation’s security Forces…
The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of felicitations to Dr. Tunde Olusunle, an accomplished journalist, on his birthday. Tinubu’s message was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale The statement indicated that Olusunle joined the Daily Times conglomerate in Lagos in 1990 and rose to the membership of the Editorial Board of the media organization. “He had stints in the Kogi State public service between 1992 and 1997 and was, at various times, information, public affairs, and media director to three chief executives of the state. “The veteran journalist served…