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Gov. Bello flags off 2022 Kogi Veterinary Week

By Wale Mustapha on September 22, 2022 News, Society News

Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Thursday flagged off the Kogi Veterinary Week , 2022, organized by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), in collaboration with Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture. The ceremony, which was also held in commemoration of the World Rabies Day, took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in […]

Dike Chukwumerije’s Made-In-Nigeria Show Comes Live On Stage In Lokoja, July 23

By Wale Mustapha on July 21, 2022 Entertainment, News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Dike Chukwumerije Made-In-Nigeria (MIN) Show has been scheduled to be staged in Lokoja, the Confluence city on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Reverton hotels. Speaking to journalist on Thursday in Lokoja, the General Manager, Simply Poetry Limited, Dr Moses Paul, said the Made In Nigeria show was a production of Simply […]

2023: Group urges Nigerians to support candidates that prioritises youth involvement

By Wale Mustapha on April 25, 2022 News, Politics

A group under the aegis of National Youth Inclusive Governance Organization have unanimously resolved to support any presidential aspirant that would consider and prioritize youth involvement in leadership of the country. The convener and leader of the group Hon. Yusuf Sheriff Banki disclosed this on Monday in Lokoja during the north central caucus roundtable strategic […]

Gov. Bello presents staff of office to 104 traditional rulers in Kogi

By Admin on March 5, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

No fewer than 104 graded and upgraded traditional rulers have received staff of office in Kogi State. Amongst those handed their Staff of office includes; thirty one first class, thirty second class and fourty three third class chiefs in Kogi State. Making the presentation in Lokoja on Saturday at the President Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre […]

CMD commends Gov. Bello for transforming Kogi Specialist Hospital Lokoja

By Wale Mustapha on June 17, 2021 News, Politics

By Stephen Adeleye The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, Prof. Adagiri Yahaya, has commended the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for given the state owned hospital a facelift to improving quality healthcare delivery for the residents of the state. Adagiri, who gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen in […]

Over 40 Students Sent Packing from Kogi State Polytechnic over Exam Fraud, Forging of Results, Theft

By Wale Mustapha on May 21, 2021 News, Society News

– Names Hostel Blocks after Identified distinguished personalities The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, at her emergency meeting held on Thursday 20th May, 2021, considered reports of various committees and consequently approved the expulsion of 42 students for offenses bordering on theft, examination malpractices and forging of results. Among the expelled students is […]

Confluence Stadium set for facelift as contractor inspects facilities

By Wale Mustapha on May 18, 2021 News, Sports

By Godwin Wambebe Kogi state government’s resolve at giving the Lokoja Confluence Stadium a facelift especially the playing pitch received a huge boost on Tuesday with the inspection of the pitch by the contracting firm, Monimichelle Nigeria Limited headed by Mr Ebi Egbe, a renowned FIFA licensed agent in Nigeria and a Stadium Construction expert. […]

Just in: Security Operatives Nab Kogi Poly Student with Revolver Pistol, Rounds of Ammunition

By Wale Mustapha on April 9, 2021 News, Society News

The security operatives of Kogi State Polytechnic have arrested one Shehu Tenimu Mohammed, an ND II student of the Department of Public Administration of the institution for being in possession of a locally fabricated revolver pistol while making his way into the campus. The student with Matriculation Number 2018/ND/PAD/170 was, in addition to the illegal […]

FG disburses cash grant of N20,000 to 3000 women in Kogi

By Wale Mustapha on March 2, 2021 News, Politics

No fewer than 3000 Women in Kogi State will be benefitting from the N20,00 cash grant initiated by the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government. The minister for Humanitarian Affairs Hon. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk disclosed this on Tuesday at the Flag-Off of the Grant for Rural Women Project and Symbolic Disbursement held at the […]

KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL FORUM, ICDA, CONGRATULATE KOGI POLY RECTOR, PLEDGE SUPPORT

By Wale Mustapha on February 23, 2021 News, Society News

Reputable organizations in Kogi State have continued to show their solidarity with Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman on the confirmation of his appointment as Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. The latest among the organizations who paid the Rector a visit were the Kogi State Polytechnic Chapter of Kogi Central Senatorial Forum and the Igala Cultural […]