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  Members of Gaan Allah Fulani Development Association, Kwara State chapter (GAFDAN) have alleged the killing of 10 of their colleagues in a crisis that erupted between the Fulani and the natives in Oke-Ode in Ifelodun local government area of the state. However, the state Police Command said only three deaths were recorded in a…

  The management of the University of Ilorin has expressed grave concern about a purported kidnap story of one of its students, Moyosore Bright. A statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the University, Kunle Akogun, said: “The said student is hale and hearty, and her purported abduction was a ruse and figment of the…

  An international charity organisation, Sightsavers, in collaboration with Kogi Ministry of Health, have solicited the support of critical stakeholders towards the elimination of Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) in the state. Dr Francis Akpa, the Director Public Health, Kogi Ministry of Health disclosed during an advocacy visit to the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alh. Muhammad…

  1. We are aware of the clandestine moves by some mischief makers to create confusion within the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress. This is the handiwork of some opposition leaders and some 5th columnists within the party. 2. A part of the plans already being hatched is the circulation of campaign posters with…

  My attention has been drawn to a publication in some sections of the media inferring that His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State approved the establishment of the “Office of Immediate Past Governor” to be domiciled in the Government House. The idea of establishing an “Office of Immediate Past Governor”…

    The immediate past Kogi State for information and communication Hon Kingsley OlorunFemi Fanwo has discribe, the posters and news making round that Former Governor Yahaya Bello is making efforts to replace the national Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC Abdullah Ganduje fake and orchestrated propaganda.” It’s the hand work of Mischief…

  If there is any minority tribe in Nigeria today,that I hold in high esteem and reverence,because of their inestimable contributions to humanity,knowledge, peaceful political evolution,pious lifestyle,culture and tourism, the good people of Ogori/Magongo in Kogi State, would definitely come top of the pecking order. The people of that smallest local government area in the…

  Women in Kogi State have been advised to ensure routine screening to prevent cervical cancer. Chief Medical Director of the Reference Hospital Okene, Prof. Solomon Avidime gave the advice while speaking on the need for early detection and treatment of Cervical Cancer against the backdrop of January being declared as Cervical Cancer awareness month…

  The lawmaker representing Kabba Bunu in the Kogi State House of Assembly Hon. Bello Oluwaseyi Victor has commended the immediate past Commissioner of Education Science and Technology Hon Wemi Jones for his exemplary leadership and achievement in the State. Bello, who is the current Deputy Chief whip in the eight Assembly gave the commendations…

  There was a sigh of relief and jubilation from Mopamuro Local Government staff today as they resume office to witness not only the availability of motorised water within the office premises but also dazed with the presence of power supply which will make office more conducive to carry out their daily official activities. Upon…