Kogi State Government has called on well meaning indigene of the state to support the development of education in order to complement government’s effort in making the state the hub of science education in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Mr Wemi Jones made the call on Friday during the flagging off…
The Acting Chief Judge of Kogi state Justice Josiah Majebi on Tuesday unconditionally released three Awaiting Trial inmates from medium security custodial centre , Kabba in Kogi state as part of effort to decongest the centre. Justice Majebi also ordered the transfer of Peter Adeiza Onsachi who was arrested in Okene for Reasonable…
Ahead of 2023 general elections, thousands of members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Okehi LGA of Kogi State trooped out on the streets of Ihima for a solidarity walk for all APC candidates, from Presidential to state house of assembly. The supporters, who were chanting various solidarity songs, kick started the…
The minister of state, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, on Saturday at the Newly commissioned APC, Tinubu/ Shatima Campaign office in Lokoja, Kogi state, inaugurated the 2023 campaign council for the Tinubu-/ Shatima ahead of February elections. Aliyu, while addressing party stalwarts, candidates and women groups at the event, noted that…
The Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has described the late Maigari of Lokoja Dr. Mohammodu Kabir Maikarfi III as a great patriot and unifier who ruled the people of Lokoja Emirate for decades with commendable wisdom, benevolence and an uncommon dedication to duty. Dr Ramatu Aliyu gave the commendation on…
Salem University, Lokoja has mobilised 36 graduands for the mandatory one year Law School before their National Youths Service. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Alewo Johnson-Akubo disclosed this in a statement issued by the Registrar, Dr Emmanuel Adejoh in Lokoja on Friday. According to him, the 36 graduands were the first set…
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to work assiduously to confront security challenges, revamp the economy and target double-digit Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if giving the mandate to govern the country. Tinubu stated this in a speech delivered on his behalf by Kogi state Governor Yahaya…
The Executive Director, Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Idris Miliki Abdul has called on political parties, citizens , community and traditional leaders in Kogi state to shun acts that can lead to political violence in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The notable civil society organisation also urged appropriate authorities to ensure…
Africans and Americans, who distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavours would be honoured with prestigious awards at the Los Angeles 2022 Afro Award Ceremony. Film Director, Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer, Afro Awards, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday in Nigeria. Oduala said that the most anticipated event of…
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…