“Chief Asuku is a philanthropist of great repute, who doesn’t look at one tribe or religion before considering” Yahaya Idris, Lokoja A staunch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State and ardent supporter of Governor Yahaya Bello, Miss Bashirat Olayinka Sadiq, has commended the Chief of Staff to the incumbent Governor of Kogi…
….…as Niger Delta Ministry, Edo govt partner to revive housing scheme. By Idris Ahmed, Edo Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, has explained that the dissolution of the recently screened board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), was in order, and the move prevented the perpetuation of corruption in…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of 4 new Permanent Secretaries to fill some of the vacancies created in the Kogi State Civil Service as a result of the exit of the former Permanent Secretaries from Ankpa I, Igalamela-Odolu, Lokoja I and Kogi Local Government Areas, respectively A…
Idris Ahmed, Abuja The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said after a thorough examination of all the issues relating to the judgement by the Supreme Court on the Imo state governorship election petition, and after a very extensive consultation, resolved that the Supreme Court, as presently constituted under Justice Mohammed Tanko, has become…
By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja Members of the Northern Progressives Governors’ Forums on Friday paid a condolence visit to Hajia Hawawo Bello, mother of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over the recent death of her daughter. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu said their visit to the…
—– Shae Bebeyi, Financial Analyst A renown Financial Analyst and the Chairman Board of Trustees Chartered Institute of Development and Social Studies has called on the federal government to look into other means of generating electricity saying the current practice where there is frequent seizure of light is killing the economy His words “Yes no…
—– Shae Bebeyi, Public Commentator A public Commentator and the Chairman Board of Trustees of Chartered institute of Development and Social Studies, Mr Shae Bebeyi has commended President Muhammad Buhari on the Visa initiative extended to African countries interested in coming to Nigeria and said it would boost the country’s economy, tourism and education…
By Idris Ahmed, Abuja Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has disclosed that a notorious kidnapper operating in the state, Buju Bazamfare, has accepted to surrender to the police alongside his arms. Engineer Sule disclosed while on a thank-you visit to the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja, on Thursday. The Governor commended…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The member representing Yagba East in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Jimoh Musa-Omiata has debunked reports making the rounds that the Assembly is suffering under the Executive arm of government. Hon. Omaita while speaking with our reporter in Lokoja said the rumour was false as he never granted any…
Kogi East Forum Of APC Campaign DGs Visit Edward Onoja Idris Ahmed, Lokoja Forum of Kogi East Director Generals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign for the November 16 2019 Kogi gubernatorial election, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward David Onoja. The Chairman of the…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. The newly appointed Committee of Deans and Directors of the Federal College of Education, (FCE) Okene, Kogi state, have been charged to always be proactive while discharging their duties in order to achieve the targeted goals of the institution. The Provost of the College Dr Umar Hassan who gave the charge in…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday called for better care and attention to the welfare of families left behind by fallen heroes, as the way to show gratitude for their selfless service to the country. “For the living and families of the fallen heroes, we have to continue to pray…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. A Kogi high Court sitting in Lokoja, has reserved ruling for February 27, 2020 on the matter brought before it on the legality of the removal of Elder Simon Achuba as the Deputy Governor of Kogi state and subsequent replacement by Chief Edward David Onoja. The High Court 4 presided over by…
JANUARY 15, 2020 My dear good people of Imo State, I address you today, following recent developments affecting our dear state, and in particular the Supreme Court judgement of 14thJanuary 2020.In my relationship with you as Governor of Imo , I had employed regular consultations and dialogue as a tool of political discourse. This informs…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to continue to support the Armed forces, law enforcement agencies and the families of fallen heroes in the state. The governor, who made the declaration on Wednesday at the commemoration and celebration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has congratulated the new Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma on his victory at the Supreme Court and described the apex court’s verdict as a just one. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello said that the outcome demonstrated again…
By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Determined to settle the yearnings of workers, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Tuesday inaugurated a 17-man committee for the negotiations on the new minimum wage of N30,000 for workers in the state. During the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet hall, Government House, Lokoja, the governor appreciated the leadership…
By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Media practitioners in Kogi State have been advised to engage in investigative Journalism to hold government accountable. The advise which was contained in the communique issued at the end of the 6th Civil Society Organisation (CSO) and Media platform on anti Corruption, Accountability and Transparency, organised by the Conscience for…
Elders of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the South East have advised the five state councils in the zone not to part with the Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) of various councils in the zone to the NUJ President, Mr. Chris Isiguzo as demanded. The veterans went further to condemn Isiguzo’s call demanding that the…
By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. A ghastly vehicular accident that occurred on Monday evening at Felele a suburb of Lokoja has claimed two lives. It was reliably gathered that the Dangote truck coming from Obajana was I fully loaded with cement bags on its way to the northern part of the country. The source further added…
