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I am a typical Kogi easterner who once harbored resentment towards His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, largely due to the manner in which he ascended to power – a process I felt was unjust to my people as an Igalaman. My early sentiments were driven by a desire for fresh primaries from the All…
A Virologist, Prof Oyewale Tomori, has urged Federal Government to invest massively in science and technology to solve societal issues, improve the quality of life and reduce poverty in the country. Tomori made the call while speaking at the 8th Distinguished Public Lecture of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Thursday. Speaking on the…
A renowned Clergy in Kogi State Rev. Kayode Ojuola has warned Nigerian to shun the proposed #EndbadGovernace protest noting that the outcome will be devastating. Ojuola gave the warning on Saturday at the fourth year anniversary celebration of Aids for Orphans, Widows and Vulnerable People Initiative, (AFOWVPI) and the graduation ceremony of Students of…
Miss Oyiza Aishat Hamza, a victim of multiple accidents, has appealed to Governments and well-to-do individuals for assistance in taking care of her medical treatment, feeding, shelter and education. The young Oyiza was a student of College of Nursing Obangede with a promising future and a dream of becoming a renown professional Certified Nurse-Midwife…
THE Executive Director, Initiative for Grassroot Advancement in Nigeria, (INGRA), Hamza Aliyu has appealed to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ododo to accent to the HIV Anti-Stigma Bill passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly to ensure the rights of the over three hundred thousand people living with HIV/AIDS in the state. He…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State is a a remarkable individual, born in a farmstead, who has risen from a humble village boy to a respected political leader. His journey is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and passion for making a difference. For upwards of 55 min.,…
The Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change in Development, (PIBCID) in partnership with the Public Defender Citizens Rights Commission, (PDCRC) and Nigeria Women Trust Fund, (NWTF) have called on all stakeholders, including communities to end Child trafficking and early marriage in Kogi State. They made the call on Friday at a capacity building training on…
We, the Kogi Central Persons with Disabilities Association, write to you with a heartfelt plea for reconsideration regarding recent decisions affecting our community within the party. It has come to our attention that while the APC has made commendable efforts to promote inclusivity for women and marginalized communities, the allocation of interest and nomination…
