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Dangote: We’ve lost dollars to sell cement in Nigeria
The Dangote Cement Plc. has denied selling its products at higher rates in Nigeria than elsewhere, saying it has instead lost dollar earnings to meet local demand.
Ekiti airport project: Ebira community begs governor for compensation
The Ebira people living in Bolorunduro, a farming community in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti have cried foul over the way their farms and houses are being demolished to give way for the airport project being constructed in the area.
Kogi polytechnic student nabbed with revolver, ammunition
Shehu Teminu Mohammed, a National Diploma II Public Administration student of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, must have over prepared for his final examination when he was nabbed at the school gate by security agents in the morning of Friday, 9th April, 2021.
Lagos, Ogun lead as 964,387 Nigerian residents get coronavirus vaccine
Nigeria has so far vaccinated 964,387 people in 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, against COVID-19, with Lagos State topping the chart with 164,434 people vaccinated.
Kogi gets 16,900 doses of coronavirus vaccine
The Federal Government has delivered 16,900 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Kogi State.
Nigerian government to complete Abuja-Lokoja highway by December
Smiles will soon come on the faces of commuters and motorists as the Federal Government has given end of December this year to complete the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of Abuja-Lokoja Highway.
Easter: CAN urges Nigerians to imbibe sacrificial life of Christ
Bishop John Ibenu, Chairman, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi chapter, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Christ to guarantee peace and security in the nation.
CAN urges Kogi residents to accept vaccines, says coronavirus is real
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday urged residents of Kogi State to accept the reality of COVID-19 and take the vaccine, saying it is safe.
Yahaya Bello: Why Asiwaju Tinubu will support my presidential ambition
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has insinuated that the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu is likely to support his bid to emerge as Nigeria’s next president.
Kogi polytechnic bans end of examination celebrations
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has banned end of examination celebrations on its campuses with immediate effect, to forestall the break down of law and order in the institution.
DPR seals five filing stations in Lokoja over sharp practices
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has, on Thursday, sealed five petrol stations in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital for carrying out underground tank repair works without due authorisation from appropriate quarters.
Kogi: Miyetti Allah members resolve to remain peaceful
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kogi state chapter, has resolved to remain peaceful, law abiding and lend their support to growth of the State.
Minimum wage: Kogi workers put industrial action on hold
The organised labour in Kogi has suspended its industrial action slated for March 22, following the state government’s decision to resume negotiation with it on the N30,000 minimum wage.
Kogi criminalises hawking by children during school hours
Kogi Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jones, says it is now an offence in the state for a child of school age not to be in school or seen hawking during school hour.
Federal high court redeployes judges nationwide
The Federal High Court has reshuffled its judges across its 36 divisions in the country.
Minimum wage: NLC gives Kogi government ultimatum
The Kogi State chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC on Wednesday gave the state government 12-day ultimatum to resume negotiations with it on the new N30,000 minimum wage or face an industrial action.
CAN: There can’t be peace without justice
President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Ayokunle, has said without justice, fairness and equity, there can never be peace.
Lokoja-Abuja Road: Shame of a Nation – CAN president
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle, has slammed the federal government for its inability to complete the 200km Abuja-Lokoja highway that has been under construction since 15 years ago.
INEC organises capacity building workshop for voter education staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has concluded arrangements to conduct a capacity building workshop for its Voter Education and Publicity staff at its headquarters and across the country.
Isa Yuguda: Fulani herdsmen have right to defend themselves
Former Governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda, has said that Fulani herdsmen have the constitutional right to defend themselves, but not with AK-47.
Isa Yuguda: Nigerian government is supporting agric, it must subsidise herdsmen’s businesses
A former Bauchi State governor, Isa Yuguda, has stated that Nigeria has treated Fulani people unfairly, pointing out that for the herders crisis across the country to be addressed, justice must be done to them.
IGP decorates three newly promoted DIGs
The newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Tijani Baba, Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, and Moses A. Jitoboh, were Monday decorated with their new ranks.
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Senate passes bill to establish national food reserve agency
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Migration raises tension in Texas border town
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Lagos first lady: People may appear physically fit but are mentally unwell
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UNFPA provides marginalised communities with SRHR information
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Hong Kong suspends order for AstraZeneca vaccine
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Senate confirms Halilu Shaba as NASDRA chief
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Halilu Shaba as Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).
Family of SARS victim demands N250 million compensation
The mother of Kabiru Arekemase, a 24 years old man allegedly murdered by operatives of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. Arekemase has demanded for N250 million compensation from the Nigeria Police Force.
Nigerian government receives stolen Ile-Ife artefact from Mexico
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday in Abuja received a stolen Ile-Ife artefact recovered from Mexico.