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June 12 protesters will have themselves to blame – Kogi Govt

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Politics

The Kogi State Government has warned those planning to staged protest in the State on Saturday June 12 to desist or face the full wrath of the law. The State Security Adviser Commodore Jerry Omodara gave the warning on Friday while briefing newsmen on the proposed nationwide protest by some aggrieved individuals in the Country. […]

Journalists tasked on digital skills for professional efficiency

By Wale Mustapha on June 6, 2021 News, Sports

Sports Writers across the country have been challenged to equip themselves with the necessary digital skills to reposition themselves for greater efficiency. Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kogi State chapter, Comrade Aturu Bishop made the call in Lokoja while declaring open an In-house training on Digital Skills for Sports writers in the […]

VCDP Hands Over Rice Processing Centre, Solar Powered Borehole, Market Stalls To Kungbani Community in Kogi State

By Admin on June 3, 2021 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) on Thursday handed over constructed projects of rice mill facilities worth millions of naira to Gaskiya Cluster rice farmers in Lokoja, Kogi State. The constructed facilities handed over were: Gaskiya Rice Mill Processing centre with Parboiled Shed and Drying Slab, Solar Borehole and Market […]

Constitution Review: CAN, others want equality for all recognition of traditional, religious leaders

By Wale Mustapha on June 2, 2021 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Christian Association of Nigeria (NAN) has emphasized the need to ensure equity for all, recognition of traditional and religious leaders in the proposed amendment of Nigeria’s 1999 constitution. The CAN Chairman, Kogi chapter, Bishop Dr John Ibenu,stated this on Wednesday at the Two-Day North-Central Zonal Public Hearing on the ongoing Constitutional […]

Ohimegye Igu Kotonkarfi Performs Groundbreaking Of 3200 Capacity Central Mosque

By Wale Mustapha on June 2, 2021 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Ohimegye Igu Koton karfi, Agaa-baidu, His Royal Majesty, Alh. Abdulrazaq Sani Isakoto, has performed the historical laying of a foundation stone of a 3,200 capacity worshippers for the proposed redevelopment of Koton karfi Central Mosque (Masjid) of Igu Kingdom. Speaking shortly after performing the ground breaking in Koton karfi on Tuesday, […]

Children’s Day: NSSF Honours Kogi Students with Gifts for Excelling in Sports, Academics

By Wale Mustapha on May 28, 2021 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The National School Sports Federation (NSSF) on Thursday presented gifts to three students in Kogi State for excelling both in academics and in school sports as part of activities to mark the 2021 National Children’s Day. Presenting the gifts to the beneficiaries in Lokoja, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Pastor Emmanuel […]

May 27: Abraham Jacob congratulates children, tasks parents to remain responsible towards their wards

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Society News

… Lauds Gov Yahaya On The Enactment Of Kogi State Education Law In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day Celebration, Comrade Jacob Abraham Damilare has sent felicitation message to children as this day is specially carved out to celebrate them for your unique essence of existence. Comrade Abraham in his congratulatory message made available to […]

Commissioner inspects ongoing hospitals’ project, restates Gov. Bello’s determination to reposition Kogi health sector

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Haruna Audu, on Thursday restated the determination of His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, to reposition the state health sector for quality healthcare delivery for the people of the state. The commissioner gave the assurance when he led a team on an inspection tour to […]

Children’s Day: Gov. Bello wants children to be focused, disciplined

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Society News

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Thursday, urged children in the state to be focused, disciplined and shun all forms of social devices to make their parents and the nation proud. Bello gave the advice at a program organised by Kogi Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, to mark the 2021 National Children’s Day, […]

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. […]