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  The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has handed down an indefinite suspension on the state party’s Youth Leader, Haliru Dansoho Mahmoud. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ilorin by the State’s Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince ‘Tunji Moronfoye. He said: “The Kwara state Peoples Democratic…

  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the 12-person committee on distribution of the N5bn federal government’s palliatives in the state, restating that the government is committed to making sure that distribution process is totally nonpartisan, transparent and credible. The state government had set up the committee at the weekend — a day after…

  Lagos based business man and founder of Platform Capital, Akintoye Akindele, was on Tuesday was remanded on Kuje prison by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Akindele who was put on trial by the Inspector General of Police IGP on charges of attempting to bribe Police with N150M is to remain in…

  The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, has congratulated the Majority Leader of State Legislature, Hon. Suleiman Abdulrazak on his birthday celebration. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the speaker, Yabagi Mohammed, he described the celebrant as a worthy colleague who has contributed…

  Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed optimism regarding the Federal Government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s road infrastructure. Speaking from the Government House in Lokoja, Governor Bello expressed deep appreciation for the Minister’s proactive approach in inspecting deteriorating federal roads within the state which demonstrated a significant dedication to resolving pressing infrastructure issues….

  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Duport Midstream Company Limited, Dr Akintoye Akindele, has opened up on a business dispute he has with the family of the late MKO Abiola. In a short video he released on Wednesday, the businessman said his business rivals are trying to weave unfounded fraud allegations around him through…

  The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 8 Headquarters, Lokoja, Babatunde B. Ishola, has reiterated to officers and men of the Kwara state Police Command that the Nigerian Constitution and other extant laws should be their guide in performing their lawful duty, warning that any duty discharged outside such would amount to illegal duty which…

  Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has granted a scholarship to Miss Oluwabukolami Adeyemi, the recipient of the British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award. This award is in recognition of her remarkable performance in the 2022 Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS Level Examinations. The governor received Oluwabukolami and her parents at his office in…

  The Bassa community in Kogi local government area of Kogi state has expressed gratitude to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state over the appointment of their son, Danlami Musa as a Senior Special Assistant, SSA. Danlami Musa who hails from Tawari in Kogi local government area was recently named as the Senior Special Assistant…

  The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN), has congratulated Prof. Tahir Mamman on his appointment as the Minister of Education, Federal Republic of Nigeria. COSFAN in its Congratulatory Letter, signed by its National President, Dr. Ekundayo Samuel; and Secretary-General, Dr. Maryam Quadri, expressed confidence that Prof. Mamman’s vast experience, vision, and…