Following the planned Nationwide Labour protest across the country, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of zone 8, AIG Babatunde Ishola has appealed to the organized labour in Kogi State for a peaceful protest scheduled for today Wednesday. The appeal was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relation Officer…
Kogi State Government has declared free education for Basic and post primary education in the state. Governor Yahaya Bello made this known at the Government House Lokoja while addressing Kogi state Executives of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA and Medical students from Federal University, Lokoja. According to the governor , the decision was…
The Nigerian Ambassador to Togo, Adebowale J. Adesina, has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to promote good image of Nigeria in their chosen fields of endeavors as great representatives of Nigeria in other Countries. Ambassador Adesina stated this in Lome when a group of Nigerians bestowed with academic honours paid visit to the…
The Dekina old Boys Association, (DOBA), class of 77, said it was putting measures in place to restore the lost glory of the school which used to be a reference point in the past. The old boys stated this during their meeting to celebrate the silver jubilee of the school in grand re-union,…
Ahead of November 11th, 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, five political parties under the aegis of United Progressive Political Parties in the State and their respective candidates have endorsed the candidature of the All Progressive Congress (APC) flag bearer, Ahmed Usman Ododo. The political parties and their candidates are APP – Onaji Sunday,…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, receives the new Commander of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Lokoja, Brigadier General H.I Dasuki, at his office in Lokoja on Friday. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Bello reaffirmed his administration unwavering commitment to supporting the security agencies in the state, including the vigilantes group, in…
The people of Lokoja the Kogi State capital have warmly welcome the State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello back from Abuja. During his visit to the capital city last week, he engaged in a series of crucial meetings involving the Nigerian Governors Forum and various Committees on Subsidy Removal Intervention Plans. The Governor also…
The National Orientation Agency, (NOA) has declared its readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders for a peaceful and rancour free November 11 governorship election in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states. Director General, NOA, Dr Garba Abari stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the agency’s off season governorship polls sensitization campaign on understanding…
The immediate past Speaker of Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Prince Matthew Yomi Kolawole Sunday said after Almighty God, the governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello remain his political godfather that taught him the rudiment of present day politics. Kolawole disclosed this during a Thanksgiving he held at Christ Apostolic Church…
The House of Representatives member, representing Ajaokuta federal constituency in Kogi State, Barrister Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem has promised to continue rendering selfless services through a purposeful legislation that will about development to his constituents. Hon. Egidi stated this in Adogo, Ajaokuta LGA on Saturday at a well-attended reception he organised to thank his supporters…