Author: Our Reporter
The member representing Omala state constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect) has commiserated with the families of victims who lost their lives in the fatal road accident that occurred on Tuesday along the Gidan Bassa axis of the Ajaokuta–Lokoja road. Describing the incident as tragic and heartbreaking, Yahaya said the accident has plunged the entire Omala Local Government Area into mourning, noting that no fewer than five persons, including children, reportedly lost their lives in the accident. In a condolence message, the Lawmaker expressed deep sympathy with the bereaved families and the people of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the release of the list of shortlisted candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025, inviting successful applicants to attend the selection and enlistment interview scheduled to hold in Kaduna. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force said the shortlisted names have been uploaded on its official recruitment portal, urging candidates to promptly check their status and prepare for the exercise. According to the statement, the DSSC 34 Enlistment Interview will take place at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna, from January 12 to February 8, 2026, with…
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on Saturday recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across forests in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. According to the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the operations followed actionable intelligence on the movement of armed bandits He said troops swiftly deployed and laid a deliberate ambush at bandit identified crossing point. The bandits subsequently ran into the troops’ ambush position and were engaged, forcing them to withdraw with indications of casualties as blood stains were observed…
Kogi State House of Assembly at plenary on Wednesday passed four key bills to strengthen Public Finance Management, boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and promote transparency in governance. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf who described the bills as critical to good governance passed the bills following the third and final reading after a clause-by-clause consideration at the Committee of Whole. They include the Repeal and Re-enactment of the Kogi State Public Audit Law to strengthen the powers and independence of the Office of the Auditor-General of the state in line with constitutional provisions. The Lawmakers also…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, ensuring they are swiftly brought to justice. He also directed security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently. President Tinubu issued the directives on Sunday in response to the recent killings of villagers in Niger State by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara following the United States’ air strike on…