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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned hearing in the suit seeking to stop the Rivers State Government from withholding the financial allocations of the 42 Local Government Councils in the state, to May 22. The judge adjourned the matter to enable parties already served with the court’s documents…
In a display of unwavering commitment to the welfare of Dekina Ward constituents, the distinguished Rt. Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna IJN has once again demonstrated his dedication to service by generously donated 2 Million Naira of his April Month Salary to Dekina Ward. On behalf of the Honorable, the esteemed Hon. Achile Salihu SLA…
A Non-Governmental Organization Participation for Behavioral Change in Development, (PIBCID) has begin partnership, with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) to end all forms of violence against Women and the Girl Child in Kogi State. The Executive Director, of PIBCID Rachael Remileku Akande who led members of his team for an advocacy visit…
In a laudable demonstration of commitment to community development, Rt. Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna, Member of the House of Representatives Representing Bassa/Dekina Federal Constituency, has contributed significantly to the rehabilitation of water facilities in Ajetachi Anyigba, Dekina L.G.A. The generous donation of 1.3 million Naira by Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna signifies his dedication to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo to approve the implementation of the 2021 revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for veterinary doctors in Kogi State. The state’s Chairman of NLC, Mr Gabriel Amari, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelines of the…
Scores of youths from Kogi State trooped out in Abuja, on Wednesday, in a May Day solidarity walk for Nigerian children to press home their disappointment with the handling of the much-publicised allegations of corruption against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The…
…As dignitaries gather to pay last respect to the departed soul. The Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has commiserated with the Rector, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, over the passage of his brother, Mallam Idris Usman. Mallam Idris Usman died on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, after a protracted illness. He has been laid to…
Caretaker Chairman of Yagba West local government area of Kogi state, Hon Tosin Olokun has paid glowing tribute to workers in Kogi State and indeed those on the payroll of the twenty one Local Government Areas Of The state as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Worker’s Day….
The Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly and Member representing Ibaji Constituency, Rt Hon Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba, on May Day 2024 fulfilled part of her campaign promises by giving cash support to members of her constituent. The gift was meant to serve as a palliative to cushion the effect of the present…
Kwara state workers, under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have called on the state government to quickly constitute the minimum wage committee towards implementation of a new minimum wage for workers. Speaking at the May Day celebration in Ilorin on Wednesday, the NLC chairman, Comrade…
