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In a historic milestone, the Nigerian Army Women Command celebrated the promotion of Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu on Friday, January 3, 2025. Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, decorated Egbunu with her new rank badge during a ceremony held at the Command Conference Room in Abuja. This landmark achievement makes Egbunu the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain the prestigious rank of Army Warrant Officer. Lieutenant Maureen Ogbuka, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Nigerian Army Women Command, highlighted in a…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area. According to a statement by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer of the Taskforce, the incidence happened on Thursday, 2 January 2025 in a significant counter-terrorism operation. “The arrested suspect, identified as Mr Murktar Alhaji Chari (28), confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area for a…
Omala Youth For Noble unanimous passed vote of confidence on the Chairman Omala Local Government Council The support group Executives and all the members of the group has passed a Vote of Confidence on the Executive Chairman in their end of the year last meeting today 29th December The decision which came at the end of the year last meeting 29th, December 2024 is in commendation of the efforts and commitment of the Chairman to stabilize peace, unity and to reposition Omala The Chairman assures of his commitment to promote peace, unity and ensuring the continued stability, growth and development…
In the spirit of Christmas and giving back to the community, Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah, MD/CEO of Anarock Global Services Limited, has donated ₦1,000,000 to the Holy Rosary College Alumni Association, Class of 2001, to support their Christmas celebration. The event, hosted at the Ogah family house in Idah, was organized by Mrs. Afor Ogah, the wife of Peter Ogah, brother to Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah. The gathering provided an opportunity for former classmates to reconnect, celebrate the season, and discuss initiatives aimed at giving back to their alma mater. Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah, known for his unwavering commitment to…
A prominent politician of Kogi East extraction, Hon. Chief Dr. Alih Ajuh, has congratulated Christians across the state and the nation on the joyous occasion of Christmas. Dr. Ajuh, a two-time Commissioner in Kogi State and a celebrated accounting expert, in his Christmas message, emphasized the essence of the season, urging unity, love, and a renewed commitment to collective progress. Speaking particularly to the Igala race, Hon. Ajuh called for steadfastness and greater unity, both politically and socially. “The future holds tremendous opportunities for us as a race. It is only through unwavering unity and shared purpose that…
The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Edibo Peter Ameh Mark, has flagged off the distribution of rice palliatives provided by the Kogi State Government to support the community during this festive period. In his remarks, the Chairman emphasized the importance of ensuring that the palliative get across the intended beneficiaries while urging recipients to deliver the palliatives to the people they represent. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Ojogba of Ife, HRH Chief Boniface Musa, who commended the Governor of Kogi State for his kindness and the Chairman for his transparency in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral fake news that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones. According to a statement credited to the Force PRO: “This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued any such directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he has called on citizens to report instances of police misconduct through appropriate channels. This approach underscores the importance of accountability and maintaining the rule…
If hunger was a person, it would have been rated as one of the best linguist in the world because of its abilities to understand and communicate in a universal language transcending age, race or colour. Regrettably, hunger is a respecter of no man; it can better be explained by the victims. While some ailments can be hidden, no living thing – including plants and animals – can pretend to withstand the negative effects of hunger. In plants, it causes it to wither and dry. In humans and other other animals, it causes malnutrition, confusion, sickness and if not properly…
A statement by the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu hints that the Army Council on Thursday, 19 December 2024, approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, respectively. According to the statement: “A total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels have also been elevated to the rank of Brigadier General accordingly. Those promoted to the rank of Major General include, Brig Gen A Garba Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army, Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration,…
By Usman Bashir Under the guidance of Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area in Kogi state, Hon. Edibo Peter Ameh Mark, a delegation of Omagede (OTUTUBATU) youths, led by the Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters, Hon. Ikani Reuben, embarked on a community cleaning exercise. The initiative is aimed at restoring their ancestral home to its former glory, paving the way for their safe return after years of abandonment due to communal clashes. The event was marked by an outpour of joy and gratitude from the participating youths, who sang praises and chanted the name of the Executive…