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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

National Librarian tasks inmates, vulnerable on reading culture

By Wale Mustapha on November 28, 2019 News

By Stephen Adeleye Prof. Lenrie Aina, the National Librarian, National Library of Nigeria, on Wednesday urged vulnerable and inmates in Custodial Centres to imbibe the culture of reading to acquire knowledge and become useful to themselves and the society. Aina made the call at a two-day National Readership Promotion Campaign organised by the National Library […]

Supplementary Poll: Govt. declares public holiday for schools in Kogi west, Ajaokuta

By Wale Mustapha on November 27, 2019 News

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Nov. 26, 2019 (NAN) The Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has declared Friday Nov. 29, as public holiday for all schools in the Western Senatorial district and Ajaokuta Federal Constituency of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had scheduled a supplementary poll for Kogi West inconclusive […]

GYB NEXT LEVEL: An Agenda Of Progress, Peace & Development For All Kogites

By Wale Mustapha on November 25, 2019 News, Sports

The resounding victory of His Excellency, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, in his reelection at the November 16 Governorship poll, signified a new era of progress, security, peace, tranquility and development for the good people of Kogi State. His Excellency remain ever committed to improving the welfare of all Kogites as well […]

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 […]