The Kogi State Government has urged heads of security agencies in Nigeria to invite Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan a Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi central senatorial district for questioning over alleged terrorism-related activities capable of causing insecurity in the state. The call was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner…
Nigeria Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, the Nigeria’s largest sugar refinery has announced a profit before tax (PBT) of N36.27 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. According to the sugar refiner’s unaudited results posted on the Nigerian Exchange portal, PBT rose by N13.17 billion compared to N23.10 billion posted in the…
By Ahmed S. Adoke Last week, 20th October 2022, some youths gathered at Lekki toll gate, Lagos to mark the anniversary of the historic “End SARS” protest that claimed several innocent lives and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Expectedly, the protesters were dispersed with tear gas by the men of the Nigerian…
As part of activity to mark the 2022 NUJ Press Week in Kogi State, the State Chairman of the union , Comrade Adeiza Momohjimoh has described physical fitness and mental alertness as key to the journalism profession. Comrade Momohjimoh stated this on Monday during a road walk embarked upon in early hours of…
The Acting Chief Judge of Kogi state, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi has enjoined Magistrates to key into Kogi Judiciary’s integrity-building policy for effective administration of justice. Justice Majebi gave the charge on Monday during an interactive session he held with the Magistrates at the Judiciary headquarters in Lokoja the state capital. While condemning corrupt…
Professor Archbishop David Irefin is a disciple of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu and the international Chairman Christ Missionary Crusade Fellowship for the Brotherhood of Cross and Star. In this interview, Professor Irefin a renowned Economist spoke extensively on the current precarious situation the nation is witnessing and other sundry issues as it affect the country. EXCERPT: Nigeria…
Chachavivi Women and Girl Child Development Foundation has charged the people of Kogi state to take the advantage of Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill law to fight all forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state. A development expert, Mr. Friday Ogazi gave the charge in Lokoja at a one day training…
Kogi State has received its first derivation allocation as the first oil producing state in the entire northern Nigeria. Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed this during the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday in Government House Lokoja. He assured the people of the determination of his administration to continue to record more wins…
A High Court of Justice sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State has sentenced a 23-year-old man, Yusuf Salawu, to five years imprisonment for an offense bordering on internet fraud. The offense is contrary to section 354(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Kogi State, 2017 (ACJLKS, 2017) and punishable under section 320…
The Executive Director of Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Comrade Idris Miliki Abdul has called on political parties to designed, issue-based campaigns in elections to reduce the influence of money politics that lead to corruption. This was contained in a communique issued at the One-Day Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) partners review…