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We have a viable Kwara Assembly – Hon. Bello

By Admin on May 30, 2020 News, Politics

…lauds Gov. Abdulrasaq’s leadership style By Abdul Momoh A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Lanwa/Ejidongari constituency who also double as the Deputy House Leader, Hon Olanrewaju Bello has describes the present Kwara House of Assembly as a viable one. Bello stated this during a briefing with newsmen in his office, recently. […]

Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Making Kwara Work For All

By Admin on May 28, 2020 News, Politics

By Abdulrosheed Okiki Kwara State is unarguably one of the hitherto civil service driven states in Nigeria. A state created in 1967 via military promulgation, among five others, by the then Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. Today, with about three million people, the resources and infrastructure in place continue to challenge successive governments on […]

Kogi Speaker aligns with Governor Bello, believes COVID19 is political

By Admin on May 19, 2020 News, Politics

The Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole has called on the Federal government to consider complete easing of the lockdown arising from the Coronavirus pandemic. The Speaker made the call in an interactive session with newsmen in Lokoja, the state capital. Honourable Kolawole who aligned himself with the position of the state Governor, […]

Commonwealth champion commends Gov AbdulRahman on sports development, seeks decentralization of sports

By Wale Mustapha on March 10, 2020 News, Politics

Former Kwara State Table Tennis coach and Commonwealth champion, Kasali Lasisi has again commended the state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for setting mercenaries in motion for the staging of the 7th Kwara State Sports Festival, adding that the event has opened new sports development doors for the state and Nigeria. While analyzing the situation, Coach […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amupitan congratulates Adeyemi, Says Kogi West Will Be Better Going Forward

By Admin on December 2, 2019 News, Politics

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan has congratulated Distinguished Senator Smart Adeyemi, for his resounding victory at the Kogi West Senatorial rerun election on Saturday. The the returning officer, Prof. Olajide Lawal, announced on Saturday announced that Adeyemi polled 88,373 votes to defeat the candidate […]

Hon Bako fulfills preelection promises with Kotangora Footballers

By Wale Mustapha on November 26, 2019 News, Politics, Sports

Honorable Falal Bako, a member representing Kotangora Constituency at the Niger State House of Assembly has met one of his campaign promises by empowering selected football talents from his area to actualize their dreams of becoming professional footballers. The boys who were picked from pool of outstanding players in the constituency have been promised to […]

NMA congratulates Gov. Bello, urges improved welfare for health workers

By Admin on November 21, 2019 News, Politics

By Stephen Adeleye The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, on Friday congratulated Gov. Yahaya Bello and Chief Edward Onoja, on their victory at the November 16 governorship election in the state. A statement by the Chairman of the association, Dr. Kabiru Zubair, in Lokoja, said the NMA was excited for the governor’s reelection because […]