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The Kogi Government and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have warned traders and motorists against traffic congestion within the international market, Lokoja. Dr Suberu Yusuf-John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety gave the warning during a joint road safety sensitisation exercise he conducted in collaboration with the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi, Mr Lawan Lalu-Fagge, and the Market Task Force on Wednesday. The SSA explained that the warning became imperative following traders and drivers’ encroachment on the roadway, causing congestion and obstruction of free flow of traffic around the market. Yusuf-John said that sensitisation exercise was aimed at improving road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and ensuring free vehicular movement within and around the market environment, which has become a major traffic bottleneck in Lokoja. He advised motorists to relocate to the designated spaces and parking areas...

A Senior Special Assistant (SSA)to the Governor on Road Safety Matters, Hon.Suberu Yusuf John PhD, has commended the Leadership if All Progressives Congress (APC) for successfully Screening aspirants for the House of Assembly seats in Kogi.  Yusuf, who served as a distinguished member of the screening committee for the Kogi State House of Assembly aspirants at the All Progressives Congress(APC) State Secretariat in Lokoja, made the remarks at the end of the Screening exercise on Saturday.  He said that it was the exemplary leadership style of Gov. Ahmed Ododo and the APC leadership that helped his sub-committee to have a hutch free screening exercise of the aspirants vying for H/Assembly seats. The SSA conveyed deep appreciation to His Excellency, Ahmed Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi, for providing him with the opportunity to serve and contribute meaningfully to what he described as a historic and transformative administration The governor's aide also expres...

The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has been screened by the All Progressives Congress, APC, State 2027 Candidates' Screening Committee in Lokoja on Saturday. A Press Statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed said the  screening took place in Lokoja with the documents and qualifications of other aspirants into the State House of Assembly in the 2027 elections also checked.  According to the statement, the Speaker described the process as seamless and applauded the leadership of the party in the state for its commitment towards ensuring a hitch - free process.  He also praised the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment towards providing the enabling environment for effective party governance. Rt. Hon. Umar also praised the state APC Chairman, Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu for his demonstration of expertise in party administration, noting that it has shown why the APC remains th...

***From a Historic Dental College to a Specialized University Driving Innovation, Research and Healthcare Excellence The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), has reaffirmed its determination to become a leading hub for healthcare education, innovation, and workforce development in Nigeria as the institution formally opened its doors to members of the press and stakeholders during a high-profile press briefing and facility tour. Addressing journalists, management staff, and invited guests, the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Emaimo, described the university as a transformative institution strategically positioned to redefine healthcare training and bridge critical manpower gaps in Nigeria’s health sector. According to the Vice Chancellor, FUAHSE, established in 2023, represents the culmination of more than seven decades of institutional evolution — transitioning from a modest diploma-awarding dental college into a specialized federal university dedic...

The number of Notaries Public in Kogi State increased by one yesterday when Iyamoye-born Barr. Bello Mohammed Musa was sworn-in at the state's Judiciary headquarters in Lokoja, the state capital, by the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi. Barr. Bello was sworn-in as a  Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the CJ after his appointment by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun JSC, was communicated to the CJ. In his charge, Justice Majebi reminded the new Notary that his new call was an "appointment guided with responsibility" just as he was also proud of the quality of members of the Bar branches in the state. "This appointment is a pointer to the fact that ours are very serious Bar branches in the state and it also points to our intellectuality, humility and transparency. I want to congratulate you and add that it is an appointment guided with responsibility.  "The issue of fraud was also m...

A youth group in Osun State, Igbimo Odo Ìjèsà, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently investigate the alleged freedom of a wanted suspect, Solomon Adefisoye, popularly known as Solo Iwara, who is reportedly still moving openly despite being declared wanted for serious crimes. In a statement issued by the group on Tuesday by its spokesman, Olumide Adedeji, members expressed shock and concern that the suspect, allegedly wanted for murder, kidnapping, and robbery, continues to move freely across Ilesa and other parts of Ìjèsà land without apparent restraint. “It is alarming and deeply troubling that an individual declared wanted for grave crimes can still be seen openly in our communities, moving about without fear or consequence,” the group stated. It will be recalled that Solomon Adefisoye has been declared wanted for the murder of some Ijesa youths.  The list of those allegedly murdered through Solo Iwara's activities include:  Gbenga Ogbara and ...