Unknown Gunmen Kill Vigilante Leader In Kogi
Unknown gunmen, on Sunday, killed the Vigilante Group Chairman of Egume community in Dekina local government area of Kogi state at Efakwu-Egume. According to family sources, the vigilante boss, Attah Isah, his assailants who had been trailing his movements later confronted him at the front of his house at Efakwu area in Egume at about …. Read More
BREAKING: Jigawa records first COVID-19 case
The Jigawa State Government has announced a lockdown as the state has recorded first COVID-19 case in Kazaure Local Government. Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse on Sunday. He explained that the victim returned from Lagos and was isolated for weeks and his samples returned positive. …. Read More
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Sunday morning
Good Morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. The remains of Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, were on Saturday laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja. Kyari died at 67 after battling coronavirus for three weeks. 2. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday …. Read More
NEWSCOVID-19: FCTA releases new guidelines on lockdown in Abuja, bans okada
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has released new guidelines on the cessation of movement in the FCT following a review of the effects and level of compliance of the lockdown of Abuja. This is part of measures to contain the spread of COVID 19 in the FCT. A statement made …. Read More
Journalists should ensure factual reporting of coronavirus, says IPC
Lagos State Chapter of the International Press Centre (IPC) has urged journalists to ensure factual and accurate reporting of the COVID-19 pandemic by verifying the sources, even if they emanate from experts. It also advised journalists to eschew bias and avoid presenting their opinions as facts, insisting that stories must be fair, …. Read More
COVID-19 Break: Alumni Association Kicks As KSU, FUL Students Engage In Media Trol
The National Executive Council of Kogi State University Alumni Associations has condemned the ongoing social media trolls between students of the State University and Federal University Lokoja (FUL). In a statement signed by the Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Alumni Association, Prince Femi Akande, the trade of insults by undergraduates who are currently at home …. Read More
Climate change could cause sudden extinctions through 21st century
The researchers believe there could be severe ecological disruption in the coming decades, and the first waves could already be happening. According to lead author Dr Alex Pigot: “We found that climate change risks to biodiversity don’t increase gradually. Instead, as the climate warms, within a certain area most species will be …. Read More
Can Kogi Governor Surrender Approved N1.3billion Transport And Travel Allowances To Fight COVID-19?
COVID-19 have continue to ravage the world and Nigeria. Various Government, Federal and State have continue to put different measures in place to confront this worrisome pandemic. In Kogi State, despite there have not been reported or confirmed cases, the state government put in place its own committee on the 3rd of March, 2020, with …. Read More
Buhari Commiserates With Kogi Governor Over Mother’s Death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state over the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwau Oziohu Bello at 101. President Buhari, in a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Garba Shehu, prayed that God Almighty will comfort her family and loved ones. The President implored the governor, family …. Read More
Opinion: Kogi Is The Most Expensive State To Contest For Elective Position
Opinion: Kogi Is The Most Expensive State To Contest For Elective Position If you have ever contested for any political office in Kogi State and lost, you would agree with me that it’s not because you are not competent but electoral victory here lies in the hands of money holders. Here, you don’t come with …. Read More
Senator Ogembe Mourns Hajia Hauwau Bello
Senator Ahmed Ogembe who represented Kogi central senatorial district in the 8th Assembly has expressed his heartfelt condolence to the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello over the demise of his beloved mother Hajiya Hauwau Bello. In a statement signed by senator Ogembe and made available to press men, the senator said he is …. Read More
Kogi Education Commissioner Commiserates With Gov. Bello Over Mother’s Death
The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones, has commiserated with the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello over the death of his mother, Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello. Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello died on Sunday evening during a brief illness at the age of 101 years. A statement by the …. Read More
Elite Movement for GYB-CEDO Mourns Demise Of Kogi Gov’s Mother
Elite Movement for GYB-CEDO Mourns Demise Of Kogi Gov’s Mother On behalf of Elite Movement For GYB/CEDO. the Chairperson, Arc. Safiya A. Umar(mnia) condoles with His Excellency Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Hawau Oziohu Bello, at age 101. We pray that the Almighty Allah comfort her family, …. Read More
Edo Man Returns Wife To Her Parents , Says Her Virginal Is Too Wide — Metro — Nigeria
Edo Man Returns Wife To Her Parents , Says Her Virginal Is Too Wide — Metro — Nigeria Everybody was in shock yesterday at Ebelle community in Edo state as a man returns his wife to her parents saying the woman’s virgina will swallow him up if nothing is done about it. The community was …. Read More
Kwara bans preaching in public schools
The Kwara state government says no religious organisation is permitted to preach or conduct other spiritual activities in public schools across the state. Bisola Ahmed, the state commissioner for education and human capital development, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. “It has come to the notice of the Kwara State Government …. Read More
Ex-Governor Ahmed: I sold Kwara govt properties legally
Ex-Governor Ahmed: I sold Kwara govt properties legally Former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has refuted claims that his administration sold 110 government properties to friends and cronies. In a statement issued by his media aide, Muyideen Akorede, he responded to a claim made by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak that he sold 110 government properties …. Read More
AbdulRazaq: My deputy staying in a rented apartment because Abdulfatah Ahmed sold his house
AbdulRazaq: My deputy staying in a rented apartment because Abdulfatah Ahmed sold his house Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, governor of Kwara state, says the government of Abdufatah Ahmed, his predecessor, sold 110 government properties, including the house meant for the deputy governor. The governor said this on Monday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock. …. Read More
Remembrance Day: Gov. Bello Promises More Support For Family Of Fallen Heroes
Remembrance Day: Gov. Bello Promises More Support For Family Of Fallen Heroes Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to support the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and the families of fallen heroes in the state. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday at the commemoration of the 2020 Armed …. Read More
Challenging Days For Kogi-Born Oil Mogul, Omokore
All that Olajide Omokore has worked for risks going down the drain right before his eyes as the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to take over some properties belonging to him over an unpaid N29bn debt. The judge gave this order following the alleged refusal …. Read More
Festivity: FRSC Launches Ember Months Road Safety Campaign In Kogi
The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday launched its ember month safety campaign in Lokoja, Kogi with advice to the motoring public to imbibe safety consciousness while driving to minimise road crashes in the yuletide. The Corps Marshall, Dr. Oyeyemi Boboye, gave the advice at the inauguration ceremony, of the ember month Campaign/Mega Rally …. Read More
We’re Tired Of 50percent Salary – Health Workers Tells Kogi Gov.
The National Vice President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Comrade Onuh Edoka has called on the Kogi State governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello to henceforth begin the full payment of health workers salaries in the local government with immediate effect. Comrade Edoka made the call weekend at the inauguration of caretaker committee for MHWUN, …. Read More
Senator Oseni Is A Rare Bred Politician – Mall. Abdulmumin
Senator Yakubu Oseni representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has been described as a thorough bred leader who remains undaunted in the service to his constituents. Mallam Yusuf Abdulmumin, the Personal Assistant to the lawmaker made this known today in Abuja while fielding questions from journalists on the personality of his boss, aspirations and outlined …. Read More