Kogi
28 Nov
The Kogi State Government has flagged off the 2024 measles supplementary immunization campaign against the spread of measles infection. Kogi governor’s wife, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, who flagged off the campaign on Thursday in Lokoja, said that the effort was to mitigate the escalation of measles during the harmattan season. Ododo urged parents to avail their…
27 Nov
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the takeover of the Ogidi Cottage Hospital by the state government. Conveying the approval to the leadership of the community on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Kogi State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Enehe Dorcas Omeneke said that by the approval, Ododo directed the Ministry to take over the…
27 Nov
Three persons arrested by the Vigilante Group of Lokoja Local Government area on Illegal Tax Activity were arraigned in Lokoja, Kogi State before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 on Wednesday. The trio Abba Emmanuel, Umar Abubakar, and Kingsley Dan'sebe were arraigned before Abdullahi Musa Mopa for the offences of Criminal Conspiracy, Causing Obstruction of Public Highway,…
27 Nov
The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 Kogi State Gubernatorial Election, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for arresting Yahaya Bello. Bello was arrested for alleged fraud and corruption committed during his tenure from January 2016 to January 2024. Ajaka, in a statement, said…
27 Nov
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, took over crowd control when he was arraigned at the Federal High Court (FCT) High Court, Abuja, before Justice Maryann Anenih who left the courtroom out of anger. Justice Anenih, who was to take the plea of the former governor and two others, rose abruptly and announced…
27 Nov
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja where he's being tried for alleged N110 billion fraud. During the hearing on the case on Tuesday, the EFCC sought an adjournment to Wednesday and admitted his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, to administrative bail.…
26 Nov
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State convened an emergency security meeting yesterday to address rising tensions between residents of Isanlu and Fulani settlers following the alleged killing of a Fulani individual by community members. The meeting, held in Lokoja, brought together community leaders, Fulani representatives, and security officials to discuss the incident and prevent…
25 Nov
The Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), an NGO, has expressed concern over the spate of teenage pregnancy in Kogi. The Director of the initiative, Eunice Agbogun disclosed this on Sunday in Lokoja, when the organization paid the hospital bill of a young girl who gave birth out of wedlock. Agbogun said that the young mother would…
23 Nov
The Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has embarked on an awareness roadshow ahead of its upcoming symposium to promote innovative solutions for modern housing and urban renewal. The event, themed "Modern Housing and Urban Renewal in Kogi State," aims to bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge ideas and strategies for…
20 Nov
The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by WAEC for the examination malpractices. READ ALSO:Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe…
19 Nov
The Vice-Chancellor, Confluence University of Science and Technology, (CUSTECH) Osara Prof. Abdulrahaman Asipita Salawu says the establishment of a Teaching Hospital in Okene will provide effective health services for the people of Kogi State and Nigeria in general. Salawu stated this on Monday during a public hearing on a bill for a law to provide for…
15 Nov
The Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) said it has completed over 170 projects in communities across the three Senatorial districts of the state within four months The General Manager, (GM), of the Agency, Chief Dauda Momoh, who stated this on Friday in his office while speaking with Journalists as part of activities…
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The Kebbi Government has announced plans to relocate six medical departments from Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, to Kalgo General Hospital in Kalgo Local Government Area for proper remodelling. Dr Zaki Abubakar-Zaki, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, gave the information while briefing the press in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.…
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Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is united, stronger, focused and supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Uzodinma said this while briefing newsmen at the end of the party’s caucus meeting presided over by President Tinubu, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday. The governor debunked claims that…
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The Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means facility granted to the federal government has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of frustrating its efforts to uncover how the loans were utilised. The N30 trillion Ways and Means facility was allegedly granted to the federal government between 2015 and 2023.…
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A bill seeking to regulate house agency and legal fees in Enugu State has scaled first reading in the State House of Assembly. The bill titled, “Bill for a Law to Amend the Landlord and Tenant Law Cap 101 of of Enugu State 2024” was sponsored by the member representing Nkanu East constituency, Mr Okey…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to build the nation, and significantly contribute to Africa’s growth. Tinubu said this on Tuesday while addressing the APC Caucus meeting at the State House in Abuja. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Renewed Hope Manifesto of the APC.…
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