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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 […]

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 […]

981 Kogi teachers write professional exam

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Society News

No fewer than 891 teachers in Kogi on Saturday sat for professional qualification examination (PQE), conducted by the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The professional qualification examination would qualify the teachers to be certified as professional teachers. The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, after monitoring the conduct of […]

SACF LAUNCHES FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Society News, Sports

The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF), a Charity Foundation committed to the education and empowerment of the indigent child, has announced a novel charity campaign as part of its as part of its larger fundraising strategy to support the education of indigent children in society. The foundation has launched a “Support a Child Jersey” campaign […]

Kogi Govt. issues operating licenses to new private schools

By Wale Mustapha on December 6, 2019 News, Society News

Kogi Government on Thursday issued operating licenses to 53 new private schools that have met the minimum standard for establishment of schools across the state. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, at the presentation ceremony in Lokoja, said a total of 308 private schools classified under three categories would received […]

Disability Day: Kogi Government assures ‘Persons with Disabilities’ better days ahead

By Wale Mustapha on December 3, 2019 News, Society News

The Kogi State Government on Tuesday reaffirmed her commitment to creating the enabling environment that would give equal and adequate opportunities to Persons with Disabilities in the state for the fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations. The State Commissioner for Women and Social Development, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan gave the assurance in a press statement in […]