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  Consultant,  Addiction Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos Dr.Olajumoke Koyejo,on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to impose heavy taxes on companies producing and or importing psyco-substances into the country.   Said he: “Higher taxation will make the psycho-substances to be beyond the reach of the purchasing powers of average Nigerians.” Prof…

  The people of Kogi State have been urged to shift focus away from ethnicity, religious bigotry and biases for the overall development of the state. The Convener, Avoyi Team for Ododo, Hon. Avoyi Nwogu, made the remark in a press statement made public by the Team’s Information Manager, Halimat Isah, on Tuesday, 8th August,…

  . Assure Ododo of victory in November poll Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Momojimoh Lawal, on Wednesday, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress, along with former local government vice chairmen, party executives, and over 200 stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party from the Okene Local Government…

  The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH) Lokoja, has given 21 Days ultimatum to Kogi State Government to resolved its demands or be ready for indefinite strike from the association. Recalled that the ARD KSSH had on July 29 suspended its 2-day industrial action after joining the nationwide strike embarked…

  In a realm where divine providence interweaves with human endeavors, the trajectory of Jibrin Isah Echocho and Kogi State’s political landscape unfolds as a testament to the intricate workings of fate. A poignant narrative emerges, encapsulating the roles of individuals, the ebbs and flows of time, and the ever-present guidance of a higher power….

  The award which came in as recognition of his philanthropic roles in educational development and humanitarian activities not only in his community, but in Kogi State at large, was conferred on him at his Lokoja residence on August 9th, 2023. The nongovernmental organization affirmed to be aware of Hon. Osaseyi’s contributions towards elevating the…

  Kogi state government on the 9th of August 2023, officially handed over the newly constructed and well equipped Okene Reference hospital to Prof. Solomon Avidime, whose appointment came in last week. The Kogi State Governor who was ably represented by the state commissioner for health, Dr. Zakari Usman took the Pioneer CMD round the…

  The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGMDP) and the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Kwara chapter on Thursday applaud Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, over the implementation of the new salary scale for medical workers in the state. The commendation was made by Dr Yusuf Abbas-Eletu, the Chairman of…

    The New Kogi State Project Remains A Surest Part Way For Economic Growth And Human Capital Development. Sustainable skills is very key to the development of our dear state,we need to seat up. And therefore everyone one in position of authority from Kogi state should as a matter of fact embrace Our efforts…

  Kwara State Government has applauded the decision of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fight illegal mining operators in the state, urging the anti-graft agency not to be deterred by the antics of some corrupt individuals who are benefiting from the illegal operations, as corruption, it said,…