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  On the 27th January, 2016, former governor Yahaya Bello was sworn in as the fourth executive governor of Kogi State and led the state uninterrupted for a sterling period of 8 years which ended on the 27th January, 2024.   Bello handed over power to his worthy successor Ahmed Usman Ododo who emerged winner…

  The University of Ilorin chapter of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has joined its counterparts in other Universities to commence a 7-day warning strike on the need for the federal government to pay the withheld four…

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed the appeal brought before it by Felix Okonkwo, one of the lawyers to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu over his unlawful arrest and detention by the Police and the State Security Services (SSS). Justice Okon Abang dismissed the…

As the raining season is fast approaching, the Kogi State Government under the leadership of Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, has embarked on desiltation and clearing of drainages to minimize flood disaster across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, Hon. Oluwasegun Joseph, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen after monitoring drainage desiltation…

  … As Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner Meets 3 Caretaker Chairmen, Truck hiring Association, Artisans youths in Ankpa Fed. Const. The Kogi State Government has reiterated it resolve to get rid of illegal activities in the mining sector. The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr Bashiru Gegu made the disclosure in…

  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerians, especially youths, to learn entrepreneurial and other skills to brighten their chances of earning decent pay in the evolving economy. He also called on the working class to consider going into businesses and other vocations after retirement. Represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, the Governor spoke…

  A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Bello Mohammed was on Monday re-arraigned at a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja in an alleged N300M He was put on the fresh trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mohammed was re-arraigned before Justice Peter Lifu on a four-count charge…

  I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Kogi Central Person’s with Disabilities Association, who are facing unprecedented hardship during this challenging period. As we all know, persons with disabilities are among the most vulnerable members of our society, and they need your support now more than ever. I am appealing to…

  The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of six persons charged for offences bordering on cybercrime and fraud related offences. The convicts, who were prosecuted on separate charges, were arraigned before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court and Justice Adebayo Yusuf of the…

  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a six-year $500m food security programme supported by the World Bank and the Federal Government. Both the Federal Government and World Bank commended the Governor for providing quality leadership and platforms for livestock value chain production and commercialisation…