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Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made this call during a visit by the appointees to his office at Government House in Lokoja. Represented by the Deputy, His Excellency, Elder Joel Salifu, the Governor stated that his mission is to give back to the people of the state whose mandate he upholds. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo…
The Federal High Court, in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned arraignment of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on an alleged money laundering case instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to June 27, following an agreement by the counsels of the two parties. A new date, June 27, had…
The Court of justice of the Economic Community of West African State has rejected the request by the ECOWAS Commission and its President to review the judgment that nullified their sack of a staff of the Commission, Suleiman Mohammad Hussaini. The Court had in 2022 held that the appointment of Hussaini, a Controller with…
Ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), would be deploying over 3,000 personnel to beef up security during and after the Sallah celebration. The Commandant, Dr. Umar J. G. Mohammed, according to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola,…
Igalamela/Odolu LG, Kogi State – The former caretaker chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government, Hon. Ali Atabor , has extended warm congratulations to his son, Hon. Barr.cosmas ilemona Atabor the Transition Chairman of igalamela/odolu Local Government, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued by Hon. Ali Atabor, he described Hon. Cosmas as…
The Kogi Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his numerous achievements and unwavering commitment to democratic values and economic growth. Anyebe gave the commendation on Wednesday at a Democracy day program organised by his Ministry at Government House Lokoja, tagged: “Renewed Hope Agenda”. “We applaud…
Senator. Abubakar Sadiku Ohere is one grassroots politician that can be described as reliable, determined, proactive, indispensable and efficient. To say that Sen. Ohere was industrious, meticulous, and considerate when he served briefly in the 10th National Assembly, was not an exaggeration. His life aptly demonstrates politics of service, beginning from when he served…
We must reflect on the journey made; the strength gathered as a nation, and the readiness to hold onto the mantra of sustaining democratic principles and values. As a sovereign nation, the ideals of national integration and social cohesion must be made to be at the front burner as we keep celebrating scores of…
The Governing Council of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is the Visitor to the institution, for the discerning decision to appoint the best suited candidate as the Vice Chancellor of KWASU. This appointment, according to a statement by Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of…
· Condemns practice of President and state Governors “gifting” vehicles to justices and judges The President General, Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe, on Wednesday took a hard look at democracy in Nigeria and concluded that Nigeria is at the precipice of authoritarianism as it is struggling to maintain its hybrid regime status…
