Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Following the resurgence of criminals and their nefarious activities, Kogi State Government has assured residents and commuters of their safety in the state during the Yuletide. In a statement in Lokoja , on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the State Government will not…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi state government on Saturday commissioned the Chapel of Peace and Unity Church inside Government House, Lokoja. The Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who was represented by his Deputy, Chief Edward David Onoja, expressed joy and a deep sense of satisfaction for the successful completion of the project embarked upon 5 months ago….
Idris Ahmed, Karu. Karu Local Government Council Chairman Honourable Samuel Akala, has presented the budget proposal of N5.8 billion to for the year 2020 to the Legislative arm of the Council. Presenting the proposal tagged ‘Budget of Next Level Development, Akala urged the legislature to expedite action towards speedy passage. According to the Chairman, the…
The Obaseki/Shaibu Movement, a support group for the re-election of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki; and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, on Thursday rejected the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan-led All Progressives Congress National Reconciliation Committee. The committee was set up by the party’s National Working Committee to resolve the lingering crisis in the…
A former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, says if he reveals what is happening in the country, Nigerians will no longer sleep. He spoke yesterday at the University of Ibadan during the launch of a book, 70 Years of Progressive Journalism: The Story of the Nigerian Tribune and the presentation of Tribune’s…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi state Deputy Governor Chief Edward Onoja has called on the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to join forces with security agencies and other volunteers in the fight against crimes and criminality in the state. Chief Onoja who made the appeal on Thursday while playing host to the newly elected…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi State Government has expressed appreciation to the Legion of ex Servicemen for their bravery and sacrifices which have rendered for the corporate existence of the country. Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello made the commendation on Thursday in Lokoja at the launch of the Emblem for the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. The Kogi state Executive Council has been dissolved and some of the former Commissioners retained as Special Advisers. The Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello who announced the cabinet dissolution durning the Executive Council meeting as well as its valedictory session on Wednesday, expressed delight that lcitizens became more united irrespective of background during…
Our Correspondent According to An Associate, the Senator who represent Imo North, Sen. Benjamin Uwajumogu has been repeatedly death, this was disclosed to the press today being Wednesday. The late lawmaker reportedly slumped and was taken to a private hospital in Abuja where he was confirmed dead. The death of the senator is the second…
Idris Ahmed, Lafia Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commended those who challenged his election victory in the court as they were moved by patriotism and sincere concern for justice and genuine respect for democracy. Reacting to the verdict of the Supreme Court which confirmed his victory at the governorship election on Wednesday, Governor…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has signed into law the 2020 appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Prosperity”on Wednesday at the banquet hall of the Government House, Lokoja. The bill was presented to the House of Assembly by the Governor earlier this month in line with the constitutional provision for scrutiny and…
Yahaya Idris, Kogi Barr. Muhammed Tanko Musa Osuku, the incumbent Administrator of Kogi Local Government chairmanship ambition got a boost as the Omoko Community declared their support for his candidacy on Tuesday at the Omoko community primary school venue of the gathering amidst large turn out of people and Jubilations The youths, women and…
Group under the aegis of Igala Youth Development Congress (IYDC) consisting of members from all the Nine Local Governments of Kogi East, today paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward David Onoja (CIK) to felicitate with him and the Governor of the state, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya…
Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 PROTOCOLS 1. It is my pleasant duty, today, on my 77th birthday, to sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill into law. I thank the National Assembly, in particular, the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and indeed all the Distinguished and Honourable Leaders, and Members, for…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. The Kogi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Ohere has commended the 21 Local Government Administrators, Directors of Local Government and Treasurers in Kogi state for their unprecedented performance throughout their 3 years tenure. Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Engineer Abubakar Ohere who rated them high…
Idris Ahmed, Lafia Nasarawa state governor, Engineer. Abdullahi Sule has described the late All Progressives Congress (APC) former National Vice Chaiman, North Central Alhaji Zakari Abdullahi Idde as a man of unequal character that accommodated everyone both in politics and other aspects of life. The governor who was represented by his Deputy Dr Emmanuel Akabe…
The former special adviser on research and development to Kogi state Governor, Hon. Isa Yakubu Omade has been nominated as one the outstanding personalities across Kogi state who have proven to be amazing in their various field of work, according to the organizers of the meritorious award, ” Kogi Teen Iconic Award ” is designed…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi state Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, has been appointed as the Patron of the Igala National Prayer Conference (INPC), on Sunday at the “Garden of the Lord’s Prayer Camp”, Ojuwo Anyigba, Kogi state, where the annual Carol was held. Chief Onoja who expressed gratitude to God and the prayer camp for…
Contrary to the news making the round that the former Nigerian head of State, Gen. IBB is dead. His spokesman has debunked the news saying it’s not true. My attention has been drawn to a misinformation in public domain, just as I have been inundated with calls about the purported demise of General Ibrahim Badamasi…
Yahaya Idris, Lokoja. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Chikara North Ward, Zone B, have adopted Administrator of Kogi Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Muhammed Tanko Musa as their candidate for the yet to announce date for Kogi forthcoming council elections. Chairman, leaders and members of the party in the area also said they’re yet…
