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Mangal Cement Industry has commissioned an additional solar-powered borehole in Iluhagba, it's host community in Kogi State, as part of its Community Development Agreement (CDA). Speaking at the event, which was well-attended by the community, the General Manager, Transport and Logistics, Muhammad Umar Sanda, reaffirmed the company's commitment to maintaining a cordial relationship with the host community and implementing all agreements to enhance living standards. He noted that the company has already delivered 6 solar-powered boreholes as outlined in the CDA, and the additional one is necessary to support the existing ones, ensuring access to clean, potable water. The elated monarch of the community, Oba David Samuel Olayemi, commended the company's generosity for aiding the community, saying the people are grateful for the support, especially during the dry season. He commended Mangal Cement Industry for its efforts, saying the company has lived up to expecta...

Calls for arrest of perpetrators. The National Executive Council of the Igala Cultural and Development Association ICDA has condemned in strong terms the recent  brutal killings of four Ibaji citizens by yet to be apprehended hoodlums. This is as it calls on the state government and security agencies not to leave any stone unturned until the perpetrators are arrested to face the full wrath of the law.   In a statement signed by the  President of the Association Commodore Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi rtd  and made available to Journalists today , decried the action of the marauders who derive pleasures in the killing and destruction of people's property even without provocations. The ICDA urge Gov. Ododo and security agencies to upscale measures to arrest the attackers and bring them to justice to serve as deterrent to indulgent in wanton destruction and killings of innocent people. While urging the government and law enforcement agencies to be vigilant and pay act...

Dr. Michael Onyilo,  representing the Director General,  Niger State Agency for the Control of AIDS, visited a partner organization to distribute condoms during the one day commemoration of International day of condoms at ACOMN state office.  This initiative is part of an ongoing collaborative effort to combat the spread of HIV in the region. International Condom Day The visit is to celebrate our partners and also celebrate with ACOMIN as they celebrate International Condom day, a global observance dedicated to promoting HIV prevention and safe sexual health practices.  Dr. Onilo emphasized that while condoms are a primary focus, the day serves a broader purpose of raising general awareness about HIV prevention. Strategic Timing (Valentine's Day) The speaker noted the strategic importance of the date, occurring just before Valentine's Day. He highlighted that:  * The agency aims to provide preventive measures ahead of celebrations that ma...

The Kogi State Police Command received the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan Ibrahim, on a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi psc mni, at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. During the visit, the National Chairman commended CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi psc mni for the remarkable and difficult feat he has achieved within just three months of assuming office. He noted that the visible improvement in operational efficiency, intelligence-driven policing, and strengthened community engagement clearly reflects purposeful leadership and strategic direction in tackling security challenges across the State. Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan Ibrahim further applauded the Command’s sustained efforts in combating criminal activities and enhancing collaboration with critical stakeholders. He emphasized that the progress recorded within such a short period has significantly boosted public ...

By DENNIS OTU  Like he did in the oil-rich of Warri on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at the Praise Day to kick start the celebration of his 50th, he did also in Abuja. The celebration of Engr. Matthew Tonlagha in the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 was massive,  awesome and amazing.  So many people streamed from all parts of the world to the International Conference Center, Abuja, venue of the great celebration to honour a great man from the Creeks of the Niger Delta Region. The ceremony attracted array of people and the hall had overflow for a Prince of Gbaramatu Kingdom that has touched millions of lives positively. The event to celebrate Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, Managing Director of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited started at 2pm was attended by who is who in the world. He is loved by the people and they were all there to celebrate a man who has impacted so many lives positively.  The truth of the matter is that Engr. M...

The Kogi State House of Assembly has urged the stated Government under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to urgently undertake the comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrade of Government Technical College, Ankpa, and other technical colleges across the state. The lawmakers called for the renovation of classrooms, workshops, laboratories, hostels and other auxiliary facilities to bring the institutions in line with modern technical and vocational education standards. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Ankpa I State Constituency, Hon. Lawal Akus. Moving the motion on the floor of the House, Akus expressed concern over what he described as the “severe infrastructural decay, inadequate equipment and non-functional facilities” at Government Technical College, Ankpa. “Government Technical College, Ankpa, established in 1976, was founded with the objective of utilising science and technical education to produce s...