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WTD2020: Ashiru reiterates his commitment for tourism development

By Wale Mustapha on September 28, 2020 News, Politics, Society News

As the international community commemorates World Tourism Day 2020, themed “Tourism and Rural Development” to appreciate those that are involved in the development of rural communities through tourism. Senator Oyelola Ashiru, the Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District has reiterated his commitment to tourism development in the district. He made this known in a press […]

Nigerians maltreatment in Ghana: ECOWAS must protect its citizens

By Wale Mustapha on August 27, 2020 News, Politics

By Audu Liberty Oseni The Media Advocacy West Africa Foundation (MAWA Foundation) condemns the maltreatment of Nigerians in Ghana over the government demand they pay the sum of $1 million before they will be allowed to operate a business in the country. MAWA Foundation deplores the attitude of the Ghanaian government by allowing its law […]

Kogi Govt. Establishes Public Defender Commission, Seeks Stakeholders’ Support

By Wale Mustapha on July 28, 2020 News, Politics, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 27, 2020 The Kogi Government through the Ministry of Justice has established the State Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ Right Commission (PDCRC), to provide legal aid and other related services free of charge to citizens who may not be able to afford the services of lawyers. The Director […]

POHAN Appoints State’s Executives in Kogi

By Wale Mustapha on July 24, 2020 News, Politics

The parent umbrella organization for former and serving Public Office Holders Association of Nigeria (POHAN), on Friday announced the appointment of some of its executives at the state level in Kogi. A statement from the National Headquarters of the association, signed by its National Secretary, Hon. Kabiru Isa, confirmed the appointment of the state excos. […]

Tolulope Arotile’s sacrifice cannot be forgotten -Gov. Bello

By Wale Mustapha on July 24, 2020 News, Politics, Society News

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, said the sacrifices of the Nigerian first female helicopter combat pilot, Late Tolulope Arotile, were so huge that the nation cannot forget. Governor Bello was at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja on Thursday where the remains of the late Flying Officer, Arotile was laid to rest. Bello […]

President Buhari Approves Nomination of Asiwaju Idris, as Member Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Team

By Wale Mustapha on July 23, 2020 News, Politics

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of Hon. Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, as member of Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Team. The Minister of Mine and Solid Minerals Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, confirmed the approval when he paid a courtesy visit to the Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, at Government House Lokoja on Thursday. Adegbite, […]

Facts About Kogi Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja That Must Be Told

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Politics

My people said, if you are not guilty, they won’t say it. Right from time immemorial, His Excellency, Chief Edward David Onoja (CEDO) has being in his own humanly way able to stand out amongst the Igala citizens to raise people from a nobody to a somebody, even before he joined Kogi politics. This rare […]

President Buhari approves establishment of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF)

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Politics, Sports

In a move that underscores his absolute confidence in the innovative skills, talents and industry of the Nigerian youth, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday led the Federal Executive Council to approve the establishment of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to the tune of 75 billion naira for 3 years. The Nigeria Youth Investment Fund […]

Oyo State: Sports Minister, Dare Identifies With Women, Gives Financial Empowerment

By Wale Mustapha on July 18, 2020 News, Politics

Minister of Youth and Sports , Mr. Sunday Dare has empowered women through the disbursement of Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) interest free loan across all the 33 Local Governments and 35 LCDA’s In Oyo State . The first phase of the empowerment programme took place Thursday at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan and women from […]

Hon. Onyekehi Eulogises Governor Yahaya Bello, A Symbol of Success

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2020 News, Politics

Emotional Tribute To A Living Legend, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, a man with an impressive life. Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello who just clocked 45th on the 18th June 2020 came from a disciplined and humbled background; he had an excellent home and acamedic training, an intelligent figure who became very successful at the tender […]