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By Isaac Aregbesola Kogi’s Gov. Usman Ododo visited his embattled predecessor Alhaji Yahaya Bello at his Abuja residence on Wednesday as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid siege to the property. Ododo arrived at Bello’s residence alongside several security operatives and youthful supporters protesting against the siege to the former governor’s…
By Hon Eseme Eyiboh The 85 year-old renowned Belgian painter and writer, Erik Pervernagie, says: “People die from lack of shared empathy and affinity. By establishing social connectedness, we give hope a chance and the other can become heaven (“Le ciel c’est l’autre”). No institution has been so disparaged and stigmatised as the Nigeria Police….
By Blessing Odega The various Rotary clubs in Jos, under the District 9125, have commenced a three- day free medical outreach for residents in Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The clubs comprises Jos Central, Jos Utan, and Jos Tin city. Dr Godwin Osaigbovo, the state coordinator, Rotary Family Health days and the past assistant governor, on Tuesday in…
By Taiye Agbaje The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, closed its defence in the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the election victory of Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi. INEC’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku, made this known to the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting…
By Thompson Yamput Rep. Leke Abejide, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship election, has urged the people to support Gov. Usman Ododo toward taking the state to a greater height. Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency, at the National Assembly said this when he addressed some supporters in Lokoja…
By Taiye Agbaje The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, tendered electoral documents against the petition by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, challenging the election victory of Gov. Usman Ododo. INEC’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku, who held the brief of Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, tendered the documents before the Kogi…
By Admin President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Obong-Akpabio has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, who died at the age of 72 in Abuja on Thursday served as minister under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration from 2015 to 2022. A statement…
By Thompson Yamput The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has conveyed its deepest regret over the unfortunate boat mishap which claimed four lives on wednesday . This is contained in a condolence message by Dakio Horsfall, the Acting General Manager (Marine) of the authority, on Thursday in Lokoja. The management of the authority condoled the…
By Thompson Yamput Community leader has called on the National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) and Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assist displaced persons of Agojeju-Odo and Abejukolo communities in Omala Local Government Area with relief materials. Mr Thomas Acheneje, the Spokesman of Agojeju-Odo Community, made the call while speaking to the News Agency…
By Thompson Yamput Ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Thursday expressed deep shock over the unexpected demise of former House of Representatives Member, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim-Idris, on April 10. Late Mohammed-Idris, who served as the representative for Olomaboro, Ankpa, and Omala Federal Constituency from 2007 to 2011, reportedly slumped and died in his Abuja residence…
