2023

By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) has procured and distributed rice loaded in six trucks to her constituents for the Christmas celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 7, 200 bags of rice were distributed while 10,000 wrappers, 20,000 notebooks and 5,000 school bags were also given out accross the five LGAs…

By Thompson Yamput The Governor-Elect of Kogi, Alhaji Usman Ododo has urged residents and Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of nation building and sacrifice for the nation’s greatness as they celebrate Christmas. In a Christmas message by his Media Office, Ododo said “The commemoration of the birth of Christ is a period for deep reflection…

By Henry Oladele The Revamped Sailors’ Lounge in Lagos has become a beehive of clients following its luxury and sophistication that has become the centre of attraction, the founder, Mr Eyitayo Fakehinde, has disclosed. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Lagos, Fakehinde said that the lounge has a huge potential…

By Thompson Yamput Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Friday presented 40 SUV cars and four Hilux vans to the state’s lawmakers and judges. He also presented 25 ambulances to local governments. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor also presented three brand new Fire Fighting Vans to the state’s Fire Service in…

By Perpetual Onuegbu The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, has reiterated the determination to reposition the agency to attain a greater height. Ali said this in Abuja, in his remark at the 60th birthday and retirement party for a Deputy Director NAN Library, Mrs Liza Orakwe, on…

By Thompson Yamput Kogi governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday signed into law, the state’s 2024 budget of N258.2 billion, few hours after its passage by the House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor signed the budget at the Government House in the presence of Governor-elect Usman Ododo, Speaker of…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi House of Assembly on Wednesday passed into law, the state’s 2024 N258.2 billion Appropriation Bill into law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the passage of the budget followed adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget Monitoring and Economic Planning during plenary. The…

By Thompson Yamput Prof Isah Adagiri, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Kogi Specialist Hospital, on Wednesday lamented the dearth of Medical Doctors in the state, which he said, calls for concern and drastic measures. The CMD, who cried out during the 2024 budget appraisal and projection on the floor of Kogi House of Assembly in Lokoja,…