By Ruth Awi, ASP, Zonal Police PPRO The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 8, Headquarters, AIG Abubakar Zubairu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Zonal Command to partnership with relevant stakeholders in the fight against crimes and criminality. AIG Zubairu stated this when he received the Zonal Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Executive led […]
Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, wants the National Assembly to enact legislation to ban open grazing and provide ranching alternatives for herders. General Oluyede made the call in Abuja while speaking at the National Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Food Security organised by the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security. The […]
The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa has declared as illegal any admission outside the Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS. He stated this in Abuja at the opening of the 2025 Policy meeting on admissions into Tertiary Institutions. The Minister explained the CAPS was established to sanitize the admission process and any circumvention of the […]
By Uredo Omale. In a proactive move to enhance safety of lives and properties across tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration has has donated advanced security gadgets to Kogi State Polytechnic, covering both Lokoja and Itakpe Campuses. The gadgets donated includes installation of modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered torch lights […]
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasised a shift toward inclusive security where veterans, communities, and state actors collaborate. Mallam Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course held in Abuja. He delivered a lecture titled “Veterans As Significant National Assets” and proposed […]
The Federal Government has announced a N50 million venture capital grant to support student-led enterprises in tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, made the announcement in Abuja during the inauguration of the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee. He explained that the scheme, to be coordinated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in […]
Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye has called for stronger synergy with members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC in the areas of intelligence sharing and community engagement. CP Dantawaye made the call at a meeting with State executive members of the PCRC at the Command headquarters in Lokoja. He harped more […]
A young and vibrant life has been cut short in a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Lokoja, Kogi State Capital. Christiana Olatunji, a 21-year-old social media content creator and student at a higher institution in Lokoja, was found dead in a roadside gutter, sparking widespread outrage and mourning. According to eyewitness accounts, Christiana […]
Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, says professionalism remains non negotiable in force. CP Dantawaye stated this in at a strategic and selfless lecture on modern policing and weapon handling during Course 14 of the in-house combat training for officers across various divisions and formations of the command.held at the Police Mobile […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. This was confirmed on Monday night by the Group’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina. Chiejina said, “PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre effective 30th June.” The […]