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…
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When my wife was carrying my younger son Zillion in her womb, she asked me to promise her a gift when she puts to birth. 2months after, Zillion came. A month later when I was sure she could go out with the baby, I took her to a big phone shop. She had asked me for a particular phone. My mother inlaw went with us. I didn’t know she was listening to our conversation with the dealer. When she heard the price, her mood changed immediately. The front desk guys noticed it but couldn’t ask why. Standing right there, I…
The President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN),Prince Akintoye Adeoye has urged Christians to prioritize prayers for Nigeria’s prosperity, peace, and unity during the Easter celebration. In his Easter message delivered in Abuja, Prince Adeoye emphasized the significance of the Easter season as a period for spiritual reflection and national prayer. He extended warm Easter greetings to all members of REDAN and to Nigerians across the nation, highlighting the importance of embracing peace, unity, and hope as the country commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Prince Adeoye stressed the importance of unity and optimism for…
By Ahmed Rufa’i Dutse The Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion (ELIP) Initiative has commended the Jigawa state government for reflecting 548 citizens’ inputs in the 2024 approved budget with N47.07 billion cost of improvement of the projects. This report on comparative analysis of citizens’ inputs in to 2024 approved budget conducted by ELIP-Initiative which was obtained by the National Update indicated that there are more citizens’ inputs in 2024 budget than ever before. The National Update checks indicated that there is consistent reflection of citizens’ inputs in the Jigawa state annual budget where people in the state through Civil Society…
***Urges Presidency, Security agencies to wade in 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 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 to wade into the urgly development In the National interest According to him, “We wish to formally report that immediately after the Testimonies at the…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha has assured people of the State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property before, during and after the 2024 Easter celebration. The Commissioner gave the assurance in a statement issued by SP William Ovye Aya, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Friday in Lokoja. According to the statement, the CP had earlier in a meeting directed the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), their Supervisory Area Commanders as well as Tactical Commanders to ensure security of lives in their various areas of…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has applauded the extraordinary dedication of President Bola Tinubu’s determination to stir up the hope of Nigerians in their country as he turns 72 today. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah in a statement said the governor joined other Nigerians to celebrate the achievements of President Tinubu and his unwavering commitment, wisdom, and leadership in steering Nigeria towards greater economic prosperity. He added that the president has brought about significant improvement in the security of lives and property under very challenging circumstances. Ododo described the President as a steadfast, determined, focused…
The Senator, representing Kogi East senatorial district Jibrin Isah Echocho has sent a message of felicitations to Christians in Kogi state and Nigeria at large as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a statement he personally signed and made available to National Update admonished the christain faithful to imbibe the spirit of love as they celebrate the Crucifixion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter season. He called on all his constituents to draw spiritual inspiration from the message of Easter, while urging them to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in his suffering on the Cross…
President Bola Tinubu has admonished doom and gloom merchants who denigrate their own country in the guise of religious sermons as leaders to refrain from such forthwith Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of reiterated leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense of unity among citizens. He urged the leaders to be more constructive in their criticism of those in elective positions. President Tinubu also declared that his administration is determined to turn Nigeria’s challenges into opportunities for prosperity. He declared…
The senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sent a message of felicitation to Christian faithful and all Nigerians as they mark Easter Celebration The Senator who lauded the selfless love of Christ for humanity, urged Nigerians to emulate His virtues, and live in peace and love. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by her Chief Press Secretary Arogbonlo Israel. The statement quoted the senator to have admonished Nigerians to use the occasion to seek the face of God for continuous peace and harmony in Nigeria. “Let us emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by…