Mr. Abubakar Idris Gegu, a notable stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi – Koton Karfe Local Government, has offered a glowing accolade to his elder brother, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in celebration of his 45th birthday Hon. Idris Gegu extolled Hon. Engr. Bashir Gegu…
Forbes Journalist arrested for allegedly spreading fake news about Russian army Freedom of the press and speech are essential in a healthy democracy. However, spreading fake news can be harmful, and journalists have a responsibility to fact-check and verify information before sharing it. If a journalist is arrested for spreading fake news, it’s important to…
Bayo Onanuga in the eyes of a mentee By Desmond Utomwen My first face-to-face meeting with Mr Bayo Onanuga was in 2005 in Lagos. He asked: “Who are you, how may I help you?” “I am Desmond, sir.” “Oh, the man from Abuja, you’re so young?” “Thank you, sir,” I responded as he waved me…
Ex-PS, Kogi Government House Administration, Reverend (Dr) Ilemona John Passes On. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The immediate past Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Lokoja , Reverend Dr. Ilemona John Omagu is dead. Ilemona John started his early civil service career from Radio Benue Makurdi, before the creation of Kogi state were he moved to Radio Kogi…
Sen. Tunde Ogbeha, the Lakpini of Lokoja, will be conferred with a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to Kogi State, with particular emphasis to his impact to the people of Lokoja. Sen. Ogbeha was singled out amongst the builder of modern Kogi State for his invaluable contributions to the creation of the State. Sen….
Nasarawa State University Inaugurates Committees to Tackle Climate Crisis By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. Nasarawa State University (NSUK) has achieved another milestone with the inauguration of three committees to implement the Amina Mohammed Center for Climate Change (AM3C). The ceremony, held at the university’s council chamber, was attended by members of the Nasarawa State Executive Council,…
Monetisation of the IGBO culture Why do some Nigerians not consider the the implications of what they are doing when driven by greed. Igbo culture is sacred. In the Western World, and the UK in particular, the watchword in public service is accountability. Someone would claim that they are running Charitable organisations in the UK…
Frailing, Vanishing of Edo PDP — By Elempe Dele The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, seems to be vanishing by the day, and this was acutely evident in its recent bye-election outings held last Saturday. It has thinned down to the level it can no longer pose as a formidable opposition…
NBS bill scales second reading at Nasarawa Assembly. ….As members divided over appointment of DG, move to totally separate the outfit from ministry of information. ….Speaker Jatau commits bill to Information Committee, seeks wider consultations, slates May 6, for submission of report. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has today Monday passed into second reading “A…
Australian-born American business Mogul, Rupert Murdoch engaged for the 6th time. A 92-year-old Australian-born American Business Mogul, Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova, 67-year-old, are engaged to be married in June 2024. Their wedding invitations have been sent out, according to the New York Times. https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/burna-boy-dazzles-fans-in-sold-out-capital-one-arena-concert/w8lv04l?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pulsenigeria247-profile Murdoch is believed to have been dating the retired Russian…