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  The Coalition of Northern Groups CNG students wings has cried out over the indiscriminate use of illicit drugs among all classes of Nigerians. This is just as the group noted that from authoritative sources over 50% of Nigeria students across the campuses consume psychotropic substances. The National Coordinator of CNG , Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi made the remarks at a One Day Public Lecture with the theme" Advancing Ethical Student Leadership and Cohesive Drug - free learning environment, held at the Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja. The National Coordinator lamented that unless urgent actions  be taken by stakeholders of Nigeria projects, the future of this country would be in jeopardy as illicit and drug abuse have become prevalent across the campuses of educational most  expecially High Institutions. He said the youth as leaders of tomorrow should be guided through inculcation of ethical nuances in their lives , adding that the nation has a role to play in shaping ...

  The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched Campus Tech Queens Initiative (NCTQI), a national programme aimed at preparing female students in tertiary institutions for global digital excellence and technology leadership. The initiative, which was officially launched on Wednesday, at Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, is a hackathon-driven, mentorship-based programme that will identify, train, mentor, and showcase female tech talents across Nigerian campuses. Speaking at the launch, NIWIIT President, Dr Oluwakemi Ayodele, said the programme is designed to bridge the gender gap in the technology ecosystem. She emphasised that the initiative would promote gender inclusion, professional development, and technological advancement for women and girls in IT. According to her, NCTQI will run through six stages, including campus sensitization and registration, capacity building and training, mentorship and ideation. "The state-level hackathon competition, national gran...

  The Consultant International Market Lokoja Comrade Adams Babagida described the just concluded All Progressive Congress in wards, Local Government Areas and the state as successful  The Consultant Comrade Adams Babagida made the remarks while speaking with our reporter in Lokoja  The Consultant Comrade Adams Babagida described the exercise through out the state as peaceful and advised the new officials to move the party to the next level. He felicitate the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the new officials of All Progressive Congress in the state and charged the new officials to Walk in focus according to the idea of the present Administration . Comrade Adams Babagida described the local government Auditor general Yakubu Shaika Abenege as a party man working diligently to the progress of the present Administration and wishing the newly ward, Local Government Area and the state well in transforming the party. The Consultant International Market Lokoja prayed God to grant t...

  Kogi State APC Former Commissioners Forum Congratulates Engr. Ezzu’s Emergence as APC Chairman, Reaffirms Support The Kogi State APC Former Commissioners Forum has congratulated Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu on his emergence as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State. Prince Sani Ogu Salisu, Chairman of the Forum, officially extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ezzu, describing his emergence as a welcome development and a pivotal step toward strengthening the party’s structure and unity in the state. In a congratulatory message made available to the press through the State Media Directorate, Prince Ogu expressed optimism in the capacity of the new Chairman to consolidate on existing achievements and reposition the party for greater successes. He noted that Engr. Ezzu’s wealth of experience and commitment to progressive ideals would undoubtedly advance the interests of the party and its members across Kogi State. The Forum Chairman also placed on reco...

  As Ramadan fast continue worldwide, the State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Makadam Idirs Asiwaju with his Counterpart Zak Ola organized Breaking of Ramadan fast  for Okada Riders Association at their State Secretariat  Lokoja. Members and non member of the association joined in the breaking of the fast which is paramount to all Muslims Ulmar. Although the breaking of fast is not a speech making day however the association chairman invited all Muslims and non Muslims to join them during the period. The chairman Abubakar Abdulraman expressed satisfaction with those who comes to join them in the breaking of the fast. The chairman disclosed that the breaking of the fast  will continue everyday till the end of the Ramadan fast and called on individuals and organizations to to join them in the breaking of the fast. He advised Muslims to continue to uphold the virtues of Prophet Mohammed in their daily prayers at this period Ramadan fast. As Ramadan fast...

 Ramadan fast has been described as a period of restraint channeled towards spiritual rejuvenation. Chairman, Okun Community Forum in Crusher Area, Mr Umar Ashiru Oloruntoba stated this shortly after a meeting held at the residence of Okun Traditional Chief in Crusher community, Oba Josiah Olabiwonnu. Mr Umar who expressed appreciation to Allah for making Moslems to withness another Ramadan prayed Allah grant the blessings acrueable to both participants  and observers of the period. He commended the Okun Traditional Chief in the area, Oba Josiah Olabiwonnu for carrying everybody along as well as his sustenance of cordiality with other tribes. The Chairman of the Forum appealed for positive attention towards land acquired by the group, saying basic needs such as secretariate, buses and canopies will add value to the functionality of the group. He maintained that with collective efforts from all stakeholders, the group will be able to garner support for Ododo led administration ...