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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…
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…
