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The Kogi State Government has confirmed two cases of cholera in Lokoja and Omala local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Abdulazeez Adeiza, who disclosed this on Tuesday, said the government has unveiled a comprehensive infection prevention tools as a quick response to ensure a cholera-free…
dividuals seeking to get admitted to the Nigerian Open University of Nigeria and other open distance learning centres are now mandated to register via the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board. The candidates are also expected to register with their unique National Identification Number. This move, our correspondent learn t, was…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark move, the National Unity Pathfinders has announced the emergence of Engr. Saleh Alhassan as its Pioneer National Secretary, a significant milestone in the organization’s quest to promote national unity and harmony. Engr. Saleh, a visionary leader and seasoned professional, brings a wealth of experience…
A Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG) in collaboration with Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM) have called on President Bola Tinubu and all relevant government agencies to ensure that leaders, whether present or past, involved in corrupt practices are prosecuted. The Co-Converner of the Group, Comrade Okpanachi Jacob…
Justice James Omotosho, of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Fundamental Human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government. Kanu, in the suit, is seeking N1 billion in damages from the Attorney-General of the…
The European Union has called on the Federal and State Governments to increase financing for social protection interventions, “as it is critical to reducing poverty across the country.” According to a statement by the commission on Saturday, the Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo…
Business Mogul, Ukachukwu Inducted As NIPR Fellow, Vows Greater Human Capital Development A business mogul and philanthropist, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu was on Thursday, inducted as a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR. Ukachukwu, was inducted alongside many other distinguished Nigerians at the 60th Diamond Anniversary celebration of…
[6/28, 2:13 PM] nwekewendy: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted between June 21 and 22, 2024. This board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to JAMB,…
The National Youth leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party, Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC investigation on the former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a political witch-hunt. He told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna that the action was instigated by some political rivals…
In their ongoing fight against illegal oil bunkering in Abia State, the Nigerian Army raided illegal mining sites at Obeaku in Ukwa West Local Government Area on Monday evening, arresting 17 suspects involved in the illicit activities. This is in addition to seven other suspects arrested by the military on…
