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By Stephen Adeleye Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday, disclosed that some suspects in connection with the bandits’ killings at Agojeju-Odo and Abejukolo communities in Omala Local Government Area of the state have been arrested. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two communities were attacked by suspected herdsmen on April 4,…
By Admin During the first board meeting of THE NIGERIA STANDARD newspapers on October 31, 1972, its founder, the legendary Joseph Dechi Gomwalk, stated: “I believe that it is in the interest of good government and healthy society that a variety of organs are available for the effective enlightenment of our people on matters affecting…
By Admin The Kogi State Head of Service, Mr. Elijah Evinemi, has congratulated the state workforce, especially the Muslim faithfuls on the successful completion of Ramadan fast and Eid-el-fitri celebrations Mr Evinemi in Statement issed in Lokoja on Wednesday, urged the workers to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, patriotism and generosity which typified the period…
By Admin President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and in the Diaspora for the successful end of 30 days Ramadan fast. Akpabio’s message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. “On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North…
By Chioma Ugboma Mr Dapo Okubanjo, Member of the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), says the recent hike in electricity tariff for some users is a pro-poor development and not a burden on majority of Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government through the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),…
By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti- Uduagan (PDP-Kogi), has urged the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan for peaceful coexistence and development of the country. This is contained in her sallah message issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel, on Tuesday in Lokoja. The senator representing Kogi Central senatorial…
By Chioma Ugboma Mr Ayoola Lawal, a former Secretary of the Diaspora Chairmen Forum Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the planned enhancement of the National Identity Card by the Federal Government will re-write Nigeria’s history. Ayoola, a former chairman of the APC Scandinavia, said this in a statement made available on Tuesday…
By Thompson Yamput The people of Apata in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi went into jubilation on Monday when their queen finally delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elated queen, Olori Teniola-Faith, delivered the babies in the early morning of…
By Thompson Yamput The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, has ordered personnel in the Command to maintain a water-tight security to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state. Onuoha gave the order during a meeting with all the Divisional Police Officers, Supervisory Area Commanders, Tactical and Operational Commanders at the Command’s…
By Admin YES Project Initiative, an NGO, is encouraging youths to fully participate in politics and promote transparency and accountability in governance. Mr Precious Oche-Edeh, Executive Director, YES Project Initiative, made the call in Jos on Saturday, at the launch of the Youth in Democratic and Inclusive Governance (Y-DIG) project. Oche-Edeh said that youth participation…
