Politics

By Thompson Yamput The Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi, Mr Kingsley Ogga, has said that two of three people challenging the David Mark-led interim national executive of the party in court are not ADC members in the state. Ogga, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on…

By Isaiah Eka A bill aimed at providing a legal framework for executive power transition in Akwa Ibom has passed the second reading at the plenary. The assembly, on Tuesday, deliberated on the ‘’bill for a Law to Provide for Orderly Transfer of Executive Power in Akwa Ibom State and for Other Matters Connected Therewith…

By Thompson Yamput Non-Governmental Organisations Network (KONGONET) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday commended Nigerians for their collective resilience and unwavering commitment to democratic principles. KONGONET, in a testament issued by its Chairman, Amb. Idris Muraina, in Lokoja, lauded the enduring spirit of Nigerians for continuously upholding the rule of law in spite of…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has urged Nigerians to rekindle the democratic spirit of unity, civic responsibility, and engagement for development as the nation marks the 2025 Democracy Day. The governor gave the charge in his message marking the Democracy Day in Lokoja on Thursday. Ododo described June 12 as a defining…

By Isaiah Eka A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Chief Don Etiebet, has said that the decision of Gov. Umo Eno to join the APC is very key to the development of Akwa Ibom. Etiebet said this on Sunday in Uyo when he welcomed the governor and members of the…

By Admin Sen. Ita Enang of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Akwa Ibom people to expect more developmental projects in the State with the movement of Gov Umo Eno into the APC as the party that controls the centre. Enang said this while speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Sunday in his reaction…

By Thompson Yamput Former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday said he won’t contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 because he has no presidential ambition. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, Bello expressed surprise and shock over a video post of his 2022 rally,  claiming he had started…

By Admin Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting what she described as the fake process by sponsored groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice and constitutionality and refusing to bow to pressures…

By Thompson Yamput Some determined constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District on Thursday vowed never to back down on the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. Rather, they insisted that they would fine-tune the process. The constituents, in a statement issued on Thursday by Salihu Habib, said there was no going…

BY Dan Nandom The Democratic Front (TDF) has joined other patriotic groups and notable Nigerians to defend President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF described it as a bold move to prevent a total…