Author: Hillcrest TV News

Federal Government: We intend to Turn NYSC into an Organisation that Generates Revenue The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme is being reformed by the federal government to become a business that generates income. The modifications, according to Minister of Youth Jamila Ibrahim, were intended to get corps members ready for the workforce following their time serving the nation. She made this announcement on Sunday during a show that was broadcast on Channels Television. She added that the government is considering the corps members’ allowance and that it is suggesting a comprehensive financial plan for the programme. As you are…

Biography of Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege (The Auditor General for Local Governments Kogi State) Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, known more fondly as “Fancy”, is a distinguished chartered accountant from Okehi, Kogi State. Born to Alhaji Siyaka Abadenege and Hajiya Hawau Siyaka on September 3, 1981, in Okaito, he has grown to become a prominent figure in the city of Rocks and Steel. In 1985, Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege began his modest educational journey at Niomp Staff Nursery and Primary School Itakpe. He was a young and vibrant pupil, vocal and flamboyant from his early days. He obtained his first school leaving certificate in…

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo Pledges to Open Up Kogi For More Investments Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his commitment to turn the Confluence State into an investment hub by opening it up for both national and international investors The Governor made this known recently given abundant mineral deposits present in commercial quantities in virtually all the 21 Local Government Areas of the State. Hillcrest News reports that Alhaji Ododo who had earlier in his inaugural speech noted that his administration will take decisive steps to complete all critical infrastructural projects of the immediate past administration…

Grammy 2024: Davido and Ayra Starr congratulate Tyla, a South African, on winning the Grammy Singers Davido and Ayra Starr, who are also nominated for Grammys, congratulated their South African colleague Tyla on winning the Best African Music Performance Grammy in 2024. The pair sent their best wishes on their own X accounts. “Congratulations on your win, A big win for Africa. Continue to rise @Tyllaaaaaaa!” Davido wrote on his wall. “Congratulations to my babesssss @Tyllaaaaaaa,” wrote by Ayra Starr on social media. According to a report from Hillcrest TV, the female rapper and singer won her first Grammy prize…

Grammy: Tyla Wins the Grammy Category Over Davido, Burna Boy, and others Tyla of South Africa has won the 66th Grammy Awards in the Best African Music Performance category. Tyla defeated a group of Nigerian musicians that included Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr. Tyla triumphed with the hit song “Water.” With the publication of her 2023 single “Water,” which peaked at number 10 in sixteen countries, including the US and the UK, Tyla became well-known throughout the world. Tyla wins a Grammy Award, making her the eleventh South African to emerge as the winner.

After receiving the appointment letter, Gov. Ododo’s COS guarantees efficient coordination. After being sworn in, Hon. Ali Bello, the newly appointed Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, received his employment letter from Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, the State Government’s Secretary. At their brief meeting on Friday at the SSG office in Lokoja, the Chief of Staff received well wishes from the SSG, who also asked him to fulfil his duties to the best of his abilities. The SSG expressed confidence that Hon. Ali Bello would do a fantastic job of carrying out Governor Ododo’s mandate.…

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo: The Blossoming Flower of Hope for the Confluence Through the thick and thin, he weathered the known and unknown storm of politicking, traversed the nooks and cranny of Kogi State, consulted widely beyond party affiliations and today, he is the fifth democratically elected Governor of Kogi State. Such encapsulates the inspiring story of the former Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo who polled a total number of 446,237 valid votes cast in the November 11, 2023 governorship election to clinch the coveted seat at Lugard House. When Alhaji Ododo, who was…

KOGI SOCIAL MEDIA AWARDS: DR USMAN BAGS KOGI BEST INSTITUTION HEAD AWARD, COMMENDS CONVENERS OVER CONSISTENCY The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman has been awarded as “Kogi Best Institution Head”for his outstanding performance and in recognition of his consistent presence online and numerous impacts created through the Kogi Social Media Space. The award, in its Seventh edition held on Saturday 3rd February, 2024 at the Majesty International College Hall, Lokoja was presented to Dr. Usman along with winners of other categories. Dr. Usman who was represented by Mr. Tairu Momoh chaired the annual event themed…

ABRIDGED CITATION OF SALISU OGBO USMAN, PhD, FCIA, FABEN, RECTOR, KOGI STATE POLYTECHNIC, LOKOJA Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman was born in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. He obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and Senior School Certificates from Ankpa LGA. He obtained B.Sc in Political Science and MSc Political Science from Bayero University, Kano and University of Ilorin, respectively. He obtained PhD in Political Economy and Development Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Dr. Usman Ogbo, as he is fondly called, started his public service career with the University of Ilorin as an Administrative Officer from where he…

Aside from school construction and renovation, our main focus in this new era is monitoring and supervision, according to the Kogi Education Commissioner. Hon Wemi Jones Kogi State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, says his Ministry’s job in this new administration will be to focus primarily on school monitoring and oversight. The Commissioner made the remark in an interview with Newsmen, saying that after achieving so much in terms of educational infrastructure, the Ministry will work to improve the Inspectorate division. Hon Wemi Jones Kogi State Commissioner  stated that the State Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Usman Ahmed…