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APC chieftain, supporters defect to PDP in Kwara By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Otunba Adetunji Oyabambi, has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside his supporters. Oyabambi, a governorship candidate in 2019 on the platform of the United Democratic Party (UDP),…

TAX EVASION: KGIRS SEALS THE FACILITIES OF TWO TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES OVER N360 MILLION TAX DEFAULT By Muhammad M. Idris Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) on Wednesday, March 17, 2022, sealed the network facilities of two telecommunication companies operating in Kogi State for their refusal to remit tax liabilities worth over Three Hundred and Sixty…

*Senator Oseni receives award from Coalition of Political Parties* As well meaning Nigerians and organizations continue to pour encomiums on Senator Yakubu Oseni for the recent commissioning of his constituency projects, the Nigerian National Volunteer Service in collaboration with the Coalition of Political Parties, Kogi State Chapter have given him *Award of Best Performing Senator*…

I Will Advocate to Reduce Urban Poverty in Lokoja and Encourage Education for All If Supported – Alh. Maikudi Yusuf (Leader) As the discuss for poverty eradication, social protection and increased livelihood of persons continue to take centre stage in development politics world wide, Alh. Maikudi Yusuf (Leader) has promised to advocate through legislative instruments…

Good morning Everyone. Our hero, our legend and selfless distinguished soldier and gentleman, Late Major-General Emmanuel Olumuyiwa Abisoye (rtd) left this sinful and fallen world on 17th March, 2017 at the age of 81. A memorial service was held for him on Saturday, 29th September, 2018 and an inaugural lecture given by Ambassador Professor Ibrahim…

CUSTECH VC CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY The Vice Chancellor, Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Engr. Prof. Salawu Sadiku today celebrated his birthday. According to a statement by Balogun Omeiza David Head, Public Relations Unit, CUSTECH, Osara, Tmthe celebration which took place in his office was attended by all the Management Members and other staff…

Kidnap of four students: Kwara calls for calm By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has called for calm on the recent kidnap of four students of Kwara origin from Bayero University, Kano and Federal University, Dutse in Jigawa State. The four kidnapped students are AbdulRasaq Kaothar and AbdulRasaq Shakirat of Bayero University, Kano…

Man bags six months imprisonment for impersonation in Kwara By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A 24-year-old man, Taiwo Oluwapelumi Emmanuel, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, for offences bordering on impersonation. The convict was arraigned on one-count charge…

KOGI SDP CHAIRMAN ALH. MOUKTER ATIMAH RESIGNS REPLACED WITH HON. ZUBAIR IBRAHIM OYIWE The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Kogi State Chapter held its State Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday March 16th, 2022 in Lokoja the State Capital with (41) Forty One Party stakeholders across they (3)Zones and Twenty One (21) Local Governments in attendance. The…

Kogi East APC Senatorial District Aspirant Prince Yahaya Audu Bags FRCN Humanitarian Services Award. Prince Yahaya Audu, has promised to continue to put smiles on the faces of people, stating that life is about giving back to the society. The All Progressive Congress Kogi East Senatorial District made the pledge when he bagged the Humanitarian…