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Kogi Assembly Confirms Reappointment of Pension Commission DG, Screens Bureau of Public Procurement Nominees Bashir Opaluwa Idris The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed the reappointment of Hajia Mariam Ozioma Abedo as the Director General of the Kogi State Pension Commission, alongside three Commissioners and a Part-Time Chairman. Those confirmed as Commissioners are Umar…
Kwara Gov mourns slain Forest Guard, announces N10m support for family Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the death of a gallant Forest Guard, Mr. Omotosho Olawuyi Samuel, who fell during a courageous encounter with some kidnappers in Koro community of Ekiti Local Government Area. The Governor commended…
PRESS STATEMENT From Dr Gabriel Aiso, President, Ogori Descendants Union On the Recent KidnapIncidents Along the Ageva–Magongo Road The Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU), has expressed deep concern over recent kidnap incidents along the Ageva–Magongo Road. It noted with concern that the route, once a dependable link for work, trade, and family life, has become a…
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has released a summary of the performance update of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the first two years in office as the Chief Servant of the people of Kogi State. The report featured in the 8 edition of Lugard House…
Abuja, Nigeria – AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria is set to celebrate International Condom Day (ICD) with a call to action: “Just Use It!” The event aims to promote condom use and HIV prevention, amidst rising STI rates worldwide. Mr Steve Aborishade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement made…
Farmers in Kogi State have commended the Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) for transforming their lives and livelihoods. During a media tour to VCDP project sites in Ajaokuta and Lokoja, farmers praised the programme’s impact on their production, income, and well-being. “We thank IFAD-VCDP for…
The wife of the Kwara State Governor and Chairperson Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for a united and sustained action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), stating that no religion or culture justifies abuse, oppression, or harmful practices. Amb. AbdulRazaq, who is also the Founder, Ajike People’s Support Centre, made the…
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Emere Chinedu has admitted that some commercial banks in the country were partly responsible for the scarcity of the new naira notes through hoarding when printed and circulated between 2022 and 2023. He said that the affected banks were found to have committed…
Traditional rulers in Ogori have offered prayers and formally endorsed Hon. Sunday Ezekiel Osiako as their preferred candidate for the position of Chairman of Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area. The endorsement was made during a meeting of the Ogori Traditional Council, led by the Otaro Idu Adubane, HRH Chief David O. Akande. The Council described…
Idris King extends boreholes rehabilitation project to Otutu/Idoji ward in Okene LGA The Federal Commissioner representing Kogi State at the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Honourable AbdulAzeez Idris King has extended his ongoing boreholes rehabilitation projects to Otutu/Idoji ward in Okene LGA of Kogi State. The ongoing Renew Hope Boreholes Rehabilitation projects…
