From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja A total of 41 students graduated with First Class at the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this on Monday, at a press conference to announce the commencement of activities to mark the eighth convocation ceremony of the institution. Giving a breakdown of the performance of the students, Akinwumi disclosed that 461 bagged Second Class Upper, 974 got Second Class Lower, 384, Third Class and Three Pass. “In this year’s convocation ceremony, a total of 1,863 students will be conferred with first degrees, 117 students with diplomas, and 216 with…
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From $ani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has presented a certificate of occupancy and right of occupancy of 300 hectares of land to the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Agency (NEPZA) to support its activities in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Mamman Mohammad, DG press and media affairs to the governor, who said that presenting the certificates to the Executive Director of Trade and Investment of the Agency, Alh. Usman Bakori, Governor Buni urged the agency to use the land effectively and efficiently. “You should ensure efficient and speedy use of…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has approved the sum of N10,000 as a harmonization allowance for all pensioners in the state. The governor made the approval after the presentation of the pension report by the Head of Civil Service, Elijah Evenemi. The governor stated that his administration is committed to prioritizing the welfare of senior citizens in Kogi State. He appreciated the pensioners for their service during their active years in service. “My administration will continue to build on the achievement of the former governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Pensioners who earn less…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 3,867 Hajj seats to Katsina State for the 2025 pilgrimage season, according to a press statement issued by Badaru Bello, Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board. The statement signifies the commencement of registration for interested pilgrims in the state. It further announces that Governor Umar Dikko Radda has approved a minimum deposit of N8.4 million per intending pilgrim. Prospective pilgrims are advised to note that the deposit payment deadline is set for December 2024. Importantly, the statement emphasizes that all payments must…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure. During the report presentation, Governor Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations. He…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has sworn in about five special advisers at the Maiduguri Government House on Monday. The swearing-in was performed by the Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Kadafur, on behalf of the governor while Justice Bukar Malgwi, representing the state Chief Judge, Justice Kashim Zannah, administered the oath of office. The newly-appointed special advisers include Hassan Zannaboguma, Abacha Ma’aji, Ali Bolori, Bukar Lawan-Ngamdu, and Dauda Illiya, who will serve as the Special Adviser on Media, respectively. In his remarks, Mr Kadafur said the swearing-in of the new appointees marked a…
From Umar Danladi Ado Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the troops for their efforts in securing Kaduna State and making the Kaduna/Birnin Gwari road safe. The Minister made the commendation during his two-day operational visit to Kaduna, the Minister visited various military formations, including the Headquarters Sub-Sector 3 Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma Birnin Gwari, 1 Division Area of Responsibility, Pole Wire Military Camp, and the Air Training Command of the Nigeria Air Force. The Minister praised the troops for their resilience and hard work, which has led to significant security improvements in Birnin Gwari. “For…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday revealed that it has prohibited the use of vehicles with covered number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles and motorcycles throughout the state. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer SP William Ovye Aya who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha issued the order in response to intelligence indicating that criminals exploit covered plate numbers to engage in illegal activities. “This practice has hindered law enforcement efforts to combat crime in the state,” the statement emphasized. The Commissioner…
.. Unveils Fresh Enrolment for 2024/2025 Sesion for the 1,001 Foreign Scholarship Programme in Kano By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has recieved 29 Kano state students sponsored for posgraduate studies in India. The governor also announced a new round of foreign scholarship for postgraduate at both private and public universities within and outside the country. Governor Yusuf has received the 29 students who recently completed their master’s degrees at SR University in India, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ambitious foreign scholarship program. These graduates are part of a broader initiative by the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has called for a stronger collaboration among stakeholders under the One Health Approach in the implementation of the new National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to ensure improved Public Health, Food Security and Sustainable Development in the country. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abuja by Obe M. Mabel, Principal Information Officer for the Director, information in the ministry said speaking during the ceremony at the Headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare recently in…