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From Gold Rahman, Lokoja Kogi State Pension Commission (PENCOM) says it is concluding plans to migrate from the Defined Benefits Scheme to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with full implementation expected to begin next year. The Director General of the Commission, Hajia Mariam Abedo disclosed this during an official engagement with the Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismail Isah, in her office in Lokoja. She explained that the Commission had already commenced the preliminary phase, including data collection and registration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), in preparation for the transition. According to her, the Contributory Pension Scheme…

The UK Government has announced that it will unveil digital eVisas for most Nigerian nationals applying for study or work visas from July 15. This is contained in a statement by the British High Commission, Abuja, signed by Onyinye Madu, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. It explained that under the new system, successful applicants will receive a secure online eVisa instead of a physical visa sticker in their passport. The statement said that applicants would still need to visit a Visa Application Centre to provide biometric information, adding that if a vignette is…

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved N7.7billion for procurement of two aircrafts to combat banditry, kidnapping and other forms of security threats in the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. Oyelade said the procurement of the aircrafts was approved during the weekly meeting of the council held on Tuesday. According to him, the approval was in accordance with the renewed determination of the government to secure the state from the influx of bandits and the perpetration of their enterprise. “The two light…

Mrs Helen Aisowieren, wife of Edo Representative in the NDDC Board, has urged the Federal Government to enact stiffer laws to address the increasing cases of domestic violence against women. She made the remark in a statement issued by NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. According to the statement, Aisowieren spoke at the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration jointly organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Jesse Halliday Global Initiative in Benin, Edo. She stated that women had, over the years, been relegated to the background, leading to their continued perception…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that 217, 980 voters in Ibadan North Federal Constituency in Oyo state would elect a new representative at the National Assembly, for the constituency. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo state, Dr Adeniran Tella, said this on Wednesday at the stakeholders meeting with political parties ahead of the by-election slated for Aug. 16. The member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Mr Olaide Akinremi, died on July 10, 2024, which necessitated the conduct of a by-election. Tella said that Ibadan Federal Constituency comprised of 12 wards with…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja Ahead of the bye election to fill the vacate seat for Dekina Okura State Constituency in Kogi State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has warned against spreading fake news that would hamper the success of the exercise. The newly deployed INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kogi State Oliver Agundu gave the warning in Lokoja during an interactive session with party leaders in the State. Agundu argued that spreading fake news will further fuel the already fragile situation in the Country, adding that, the Commission remains committed in conducting a transparent, free, fair, credible and acceptable…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday undertook a working visit to Eika, Ihima, and several communities in Okehi Local Government Area to evaluate the extent of the devastation wrought by the June 16th rainstorm in the area with the intention of addressing its challenges. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, during the scene inspection, expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims of the rainstorm, describing it as a catastrophic event that resulted in the destruction of properties valued at hundreds of millions. He stated that having assessed the number of…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja. Tragedy struck on Monday in Lokoja, as two-year-old Godwin Kumfa drowned in the Meme River near his home in Phase Two area. The incident reportedly happened at about 7:30 a.m. behind the Navy Quarters, Phase Two Extension, in Lokoja. His father, Mr Mamtip Kumfa, told journalists that he received a distress call from a neighbour around 7:30 a.m. that the boy was missing. Kumfa, a security guard at a private school, said he returned home to find his wife searching frantically at the riverside. He explained that his wife had left Godwin sitting by the river…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja In furtherance of the bid to boost security of life and properties across tertiary institutions in Kogi State, the Kogi State Government has donated advanced security gadgets to Kogi State Polytechnic covering both the Lokoja and Itakpe Campuses. The donation includes installation of modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered torchlights and rapid response scooters, all aimed at strengthening campus security infrastructure. This initiative reflects the Governor’s commitment to the safety of students, staff and educational facilities across Kogi State. The items were formally handed over to the Polytechnic management on Thursday 3rd July, 2025 by Engineer Sani…

By Zarumi Mashood The African Procurement and Supply Chain Summit, 2025, has presented an award of excellence to the Kwara State Government in recognition of the government efforts in driving local participation in Public Procurement in the State. The General Manager of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, QS Raheem AbdulBaki received the award on behalf of the state government at a colourful event recently held in Lagos. The State also received an award of public procurement reforms champion, highlighting Kwara’s excellent performance in efficient public procurement. While receiving the awards, the General Manager described collaboration and the creation of…