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Abiding to the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway – David Umahi

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Abiding to the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway – David Umahi

David Umahi, Minister of Works, reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to the timely completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda. Umahi made this statement during a courtesy visit from Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in Abuja on Tuesday. During the event, the minister mentioned that he had received a directive from President Tinubu to develop a program that would ensure the project's completion within the coming year. He assured the governor that the project, which was inherited from the previous administration, would be divided into three sections and initiated promptly. According to a statement released by the minister's special adviser on media and publicity, Uchenna Orji, Umahi said, "The first 38 ki...

The FRSC warns motorists to avoid carrying petrol in jerrycans while traveling

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The FRSC warns motorists to avoid carrying petrol in jerrycans while traveling

Motorists are being urged by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to avoid transporting petrol in jerrycans during their journeys to prevent fire disasters. During an event commemorating the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) day in Kogi State, Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC Sector Commander, emphasized the dangers of transporting fuel in jerrycans while on the road, pointing out recent fatal incidents in the state resulting from road traffic accidents. Expressing concern about the risks, the sector commander encouraged passengers and drivers to refrain from this practice, particularly considering the current fuel scarcity, to ensure their safe arrival at their destinations. WARSO’s 16th-anniversary event was aimed at promoting the exchange of information and experiences amon...

Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court

Expressing his dismay over the outcome of the Ondo 2024 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on April 20th, 2024, Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has labeled the exercise as a “mega fraud” that he intends to challenge all the way to the Supreme Court. During a press conference, Ibrahim highlighted that the primary election failed to take place in 159 out of 203 polling units scattered across the three senatorial districts in Ondo State. He accused Kogi State governor Ododo Ahmed Usman, who chaired the Ondo State Primary Election Committee, of colluding with former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege to incorrectly declare Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner through fraudulent means. Citing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rep...

Medical experts: Vaccination plays a crucial role in reducing cervical cancer risk

7May

By Linda IfeomaNo Comments

Health

Medical experts: Vaccination plays a crucial role in reducing cervical cancer risk

Dr. Mary Onoja Alexander, a consultant physician at the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), emphasized the importance of early detection in preventing cervical cancer among women in Nigeria. Speaking in Lokoja during a media dialogue on Cervical cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduction organized by John-Stow International (JSI), Onoja highlighted the impact of the disease and the role of vaccination in stabilizing the immune system to combat the virus. According to Onoja, the HPV vaccine is designed to protect against certain cancer types caused by the human papillomavirus by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the virus. She pointed out that countries like Australia, Canada, and the USA have incorporated the ce...

Civil Society Group Urges Tinubu to Avoid Interference in Kogi Tribunal Judgment

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Civil Society Group Urges Tinubu to Avoid Interference in Kogi Tribunal Judgment

In collaboration with the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI) has made an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from interfering in the judgment of the Kogi State governorship election tribunal and to uphold democratic principles. A statement titled “Exposing Attempts to Subvert Judicial Integrity in Kogi State Governorship Tribunal,” signed by Comrade Shuaibu Abdulkadir, the National President of NYAGGI, emphasized the necessity of ensuring that justice prevails to address alleged electoral malpractices in the recent Kogi State governorship election. Emphasizing the importance of justice prevailing, the group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a staunch advocate of democratic principles, to resist any...

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Kogi PDP chairmanship: 13 aspirants reject Anyebe as consensus candidate

A group of thirteen aspirants from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have formally objected to the alleged backing of Mr. Enemona Anyebe as the consensus candidate for the chairmanship position in Kogi State. An earlier report by NewsNow had stated that a committee consisting of former governors and party leaders had endorsed Mr. Enemona Anyebe as the consensus candidate for the PDP chairmanship role in the state. However, speaking at a national press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, spokesperson for the forum of Kogi State PDP Chairmanship aspirants, Aruwa Ismaila, highlighted that the supposed endorsement of Anyebe was baseless and misguiding. Representing the thirteen aspirants competing fo...

INEC’s findings on alleged irregularities during Ondo APC primaries spark concerns

6May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

INEC’s findings on alleged irregularities during Ondo APC primaries spark concerns

Uncertainty now surrounds the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa emerged as the party's candidate for the upcoming November gubernatorial election, amid questions regarding the integrity of the primary election process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) report highlighted various irregularities that tainted the shadow election held in different parts of the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa was declared the winner of the primaries by the Primary Election Committee chaired by Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State. Aiyedatiwa secured 48,569 votes, outshining 15 other aspirants. According to the report submitted by INEC electoral officials who monitored the primaries across 203 political wards in the state, irregularities were noted i...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

Expect sunny conditions with haziness from Monday to Wednesday nationwide, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. For Monday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy weather in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, with a possibility of morning thunderstorms in Taraba state. Localized thunderstorms are likely over Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states. In the North Central region, cloud patches and intervals of sunshine are expected, with chances of localized thunderstorms in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi states. Later in the day, localized thunderstorms may occur over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states. Over the Inland South and Coastal areas, cloudy skies wit...

Suspect’s Confession: Involvement in Ritual Killings of Cousin and Friends

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Suspect’s Confession: Involvement in Ritual Killings of Cousin and Friends

In a startling revelation, Dolapo Babalola, a 39-year-old fruit seller, has admitted to the gruesome murders of his cousin and four friends for ritualistic purposes in Okeigbo, Ondo State. During a parade of 18 other suspects, Babalola detailed how he carried out the heinous acts and used the victims' body parts for rituals. Recounting his actions to journalists, he shared that his modus operandi involved attacking motorcyclists, snatching their bikes, and ultimately killing them when they recognized him. Using stones and sticks, Babalola confessed to brutal attacks on individuals who identified him after the theft of their motorcycles. Engaged in this gruesome trade since 2021, he disclosed that the operations spanned across the town and neighboring states. “I have taken the live...

Dele Momodu: EFCC’s Alleged Misfire in N80.2bn Fraud Case Involving Yahaya Bello

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Dele Momodu: EFCC’s Alleged Misfire in N80.2bn Fraud Case Involving Yahaya Bello

A critique of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been put forward by veteran journalist Dele Momodu in the ongoing case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. Momodu suggested that the EFCC did not carry out thorough investigations in their pursuit of Bello. During an Instagram Live session, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart questioned the EFCC's assertion that Bello utilized government funds to pay advanced school fees for his children before the end of his tenure. Momodu criticized the EFCC's handling of the case against Bello and emphasized the need for the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to learn from the failures of his predecessors who were reportedly dismissed disgracefully. Expressing his views, Momodu mentioned, "Observing the EFCC chairman re...