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Resumption: Kogi Govt. advises parents to release their wards to come to school

By Wale Mustapha on January 9, 2020 News, Society News

The Kogi Government has advised parents and guardians to allow their children and wards to resume classes for the second term 2019/2020 Academic activities. Mr Eric Aina, the Permanent Secretary, Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, made the call after he led a team from the ministry to randomly monitor schools for resumption […]

Gov. Bello reappoints Onyekehi as SIP Focal Person

By Wale Mustapha on January 3, 2020 News, Politics, Society News

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has approved the reappointment of Prince Abdulkareem Onyekehi Suleiman as the State Focal Person of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). A statement signed by Onyekehi and made available to newsmen on Friday in Lokoja, said the the governor through the Office of Secretary to the State Government (SSG), had […]

KFA to host Street Soccer and Scouting Tournament

By Wale Mustapha on January 1, 2020 News, Sports

Kwara Football Academy, KFA is set to stage the biggest scouting program in Africa, the programme which is tagged Kwara State street soccer and scouting tournament is sponsored by the Kwara State Government in partnership with Sportiqo Africa PTY LTD. KFA is one of the leading football academies in Africa, the academy provides platform for […]

Community Sec Sch lifts 16th Olujumu Unity Cup

By Wale Mustapha on December 28, 2019 News, Society News, Sports

Community Secondary School (CSS) Ogidi have emerged champion of the 16th edition of Olujumu Unity Cup for held at Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi state. Community Secondary School Ogidi beat Iffe Secondary Commercial College via penalty 5-3 after a goalless 90 minutes at the Anglican Secondary School football pitch. CSS goalkeeper, Samuel Arogundade was […]

NMA commiserates with Gov. Bello Over Sister’s Death

By Wale Mustapha on December 27, 2019 News, Politics, Society News

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, has commiserated with His Excellency, Gov. Yahaya Bello over the death of his sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello, who died on Monday night from a protracted illness at the age of 59. A statement by NMA Chairman in Kogi, Dr Kabiru Zubair, on Friday in Lokoja, expressed their heartfelt […]

Patrick Pascal advice ex internationals to get involved in football administration

By Wale Mustapha on December 23, 2019 News, Sports

1996 Olympic gold medallist, Patrick Pascal (MON) has advised ex internationals to invest in grassroots football programs in their respective states. Pascal who is the chairman of Bauchi State Football Association said ex players must get involved in football administration in their various states if they want to make serious impact in the round leather […]

SIP: Minister lauds Gov. Bello’s support for effective implementation

By Wale Mustapha on December 22, 2019 News, Politics

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouk, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi for his support and partnership for effective implementation of the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programme (SIP) in the State. The Minister gave the commendation at an interactive meeting she held with all State […]

Premier league wonderkid ready to explode

By Wale Mustapha on December 21, 2019 News, Sports

The Nigeria Professional Football League is heading into the tenth round of games this weekend with players getting ready to express themselves on the pitch and secure good results for their teams. Despite the return to the league, Kwara United fans have not been impressed although they appreciate the effort of the hierarchy in returning […]

U17 volleyball and B/volleyball under way in Kebbi state

By Wale Mustapha on December 21, 2019 News, Sports

Over 100 players have converged in Kebbi state for the U17 indoor volleyball (female) and Beach Volleyball (male and female). The North West volleyball championship is slated for 19th to 22nd December, 2019 at Haliru Abdul stadium, Birin Kebbi, Kebbi state. In his opening remarks, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod […]

NPFL Matchday 7 Roundup: Plateau clipped, Pillars, Akwa United record huge wins

By Admin on December 8, 2019 News, Sports

By Promise Etim Plateau United had their six games unbeaten stretch snapped in Okigwe were they lost 1-0 to Heartland FC of Owerri, while Ndifreke Effiong’s hat-trick helped Akwa United FC to their first win of the campaign in the 4-0 routing of newcomers, Adamawa United FC. Twenty three goals, six wins and two draws […]