WTO DG: US endorses Okonjo-Iweala

The United States Government has endorsed Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for the office of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. The endorsement was contained in a statement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The statement said: “The Biden-Harris Administration is pleased to express its strong support for…

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Engineer Farouk Bags MOPEGON Award Of ‘2020 CETIFICATE OF CREDENCE/COMMENDATION WARD’

Director / Head of Lokoja Local Goverment Administration,Engineer Yahaya Muhammed Danladi Farouk,On Tuesday 2, February received MOPEGON award of 2020 Certificate Of Credence/ Commendation from a non governmental Organization, Movement For Peaceful And Equitable Governance In Nigeria (MOPEGON). Director General /CEO of the organization,Comrade Counsel Bello Omeiza who led the delegation to the office of…

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Labour Slavery in Kogi; Group Petitions FG Over Alleged Anti-Workers’ Activities By BN Ceramics

A group, Pan African Youth Development Network has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige to look into alleged slavery and injustice meted on Nigerian youths by the management of BN Ceramics Nigeria Limited in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The Group’s President, Habib Mohammad, during a visit to BN…

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Hashim dies

The death has occurred of Hon. Alhaji Alhassan Hashim Rimi. Hashim died today Saturday 30, January 2021 at his Madabo residence Lokoja.Hashim was a former member Kogi state House of Assembly from 1999-2003.The funeral prayer which was attended by thousands worshipers was conducted by Imam Dahiru he has since been buried according to Islamic rate.

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