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Governor Ododo Begins Bursary Disbursements to 8,750 Tertiary Students

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By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

In a bold move to empower education in Kogi State, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions.

The Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja.

The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families.

A total of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000

The Governor, in his words, “Education remains a critical tool in combating crime and driving development in our society,” Governor Ododo emphasized, highlighting his administration’s commitment to providing quality education.

A total of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000.
Law students from Kogi State will also receive a higher bursary allowance of ₦300,000 each.

The governor also presented a ₦5 million complementary scholarship to Miss Favour Oluwatimilehin Adebayo, a distinguished student who secured the prestigious European Union ERASMUS+ Scholarship.

Governor Ododo encouraged students to stay focused, shun distractions, and participate in driving Kogi State’s development.

He also announced a policy to grant automatic employment to the best-graduating students from all tertiary institutions in the state.

The governor expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to education, particularly the Student Loan Initiative.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Kogi State students, promising to continue working closely with student union bodies.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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