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    The newly appointed Caretaker Chairman for Ogori Magongo local government Hon Rosemary Ohiezu has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Yahaya Bello for finding her worthy to serve as caretaker Chairmen of Ogori Magongo council area. Hon Rosemary Ohiezu expressed her appreciation to the Governor in an interview with journalist in Lokoja shortly after…

  A sociocultural group, Ogidi Development Association (ODA), has lauded the appointment and inauguration of Alh. Ibrahim Haruna (a.k.a Slake) as the Caretaker Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area (LGA) by His Excellency, Gov. Yahaya Bello. A statement by the National President of the Association, Barr. Chief Femi Amos Oloruntoba, made available to journalists on…

The massive importance of agriculture in the development of any nation can not be overemphasized, especially in Nigeria which is blessed with abundant arable land for all round season agricultural practices in all kinds of crops. Kogi state is  leading example through which the IFAD- VCDP activities has done so much, as the state continues…

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart as well as the Joint Negotiation Council (JNC) in Kwara state have given the state government a 14-day ultimatum to meet their demands or face industrial action. Addressing journalists in Ilorin on Tuesday at the Labour House, the NLC Chairman, Comrade Muritala…

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Kwara State Command, has decorated 950 newly promoted senior officers. This significant event, according to a statement by the spokesman of the state Command, ASC Ayoola Michael Shola, was sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), based…

  Over 300 Widows have been empowered by a faith based association Supernatural Encounter Mission Outreach in Kogi State. The organization who carried out this laudable act in the spirit of Christmas and new year have continued to gain commendation from far and near for their sustained efforts in bringing smiles in the faces of…

  Members of the National Assembly from Kogi State, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, CON, to congratulate him on the peaceful and credible conduct of the November 11 Governorship election. The lawmakers, comprising senators and members of the House of Representatives, seized the opportunity to congratulate the Governor…

    Following the harassment of some members of the National Assembly, who were part of the team that paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, at his office in Lokoja, six persons have been arrested on the order of the governor. The Governor has subsequently banned…

  … Describes him as a round peg in a round hole. The Permanent Secretary Office of the Deputy Governor Kogi State, Estate Surveyor and Valuer Zainab Obadaki-David on behalf of the management and Staff of the Deputy Governor Kogi State has sent a message of congratulations to Hon. Samari Abdulmalik Teina, the newly appointed…

  The newly sworn in caretaker chairman for Omala local government area, Edibo Ameh Mark has promised to make security of lives and property a priority. He stated this while speaking to newsmen in Lokoja. Mr Mark said the council had in the past seven years witnessed some form of insecurity as such he would…