Politics

By Thompson Yamput Sen. Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi) says President Bola Tinubu has made history with the recent financial autonomy granted to the 774 Local Government Areas by the Supreme Court. Karimi, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Lokoja. The senator said that the President deserved commendation on…

By Thompson Yamput Dr Abdullahi Bayawo, Governorship Candidate of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the Nov. 11, 2023 Kogi Governorship election, have vowed to appeal at the Supreme Court the judgement of the appellate court that declared Gov Usman Ododo of All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of that poll. Bayawo, in a statement issued on…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi on Friday called on the opposition parties to join him in the quest to develop and take the state to an enviable height. Ododo made the call in a statement by his Media Aide, Ismaila Isah in Lokoja, in reaction to Thursday’s Court of Appeal judgment that…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has described Gov. Usman Ododo’s electoral victory at the Court of Appeal as a huge leap forward. Information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo told newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja that the victory had affirmed Ododo as the people’s choice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the SDP and Murtala…

By Taiye Agbaje and Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP)’s candidate, Muritala Ajaka, and his party in the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship election challenging the judgement of the State’s Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had, on May 27, affirmed Usman…

By Thompson Yamput A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, Mr Nathaniel Taiwo, says leaders should be prayed for, and not cursed, by the people they lead. The APC stalwart, who gave the advice while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday, said that leaders were God’s chosen, deserving support and cooperation…

By Peter Amine The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), has pledged to give technical support and training to the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), to enhance the credibility of elections. IFES Country Director, Mr Seray Jah, made the disclosure on Thursday in Jos, when he led a team on a visit to the…

By Peter Amine The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), says it has commenced preparations for the conduct of local government elections. PLASIEC Chairman, Mr Planji Cishak, made the disclosure on Thursday in Jos, when he briefed newsmen on the activities of the commission. Cishak, who assumed office one week ago, along with his commissioners,…

By Admin The Leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says allegations that the Federal Government planned to enthrone emergency rule in Kano State did not emanate from the party. It said the unfounded allegation credited to Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate did not represent the party’s views. In a statement…

By Thompson Yamput A lecturer at the Kogi State University, Kabba, Dr Emmanuel John says the President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in his first year in office are laudable. John, also the Head of Banking and Finance Department of the University, said this in a statement in Lokoja on Tuesday. “To be frank, the achievements of…