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Tag: Kogi state

Letters

Why Abubakar Ibrahim Idris desires to govern Kogi

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 - by Admin III

As the November 2, 2019 date set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship election in Kogi state draws nearer, there has been a lot of interest …

Why Abubakar Ibrahim Idris desires to govern Kogi Read More
Nigerian News

LG workers, govt disagree on 100% salary payment in Kogi

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 - by Admin III

The special adviser to Kogi state governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Ohere, has said the National Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) policy “does not give additional funds …

LG workers, govt disagree on 100% salary payment in Kogi Read More
Nigerian News

Kogi: Group drums support for Bello’s re-election

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 - by Admin III

A socio-political group, Governor Yahaya Bello Frontier Forum (GYB) FCT chapter, has endorsed the reelection bid of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state.  The chairman of the Forum, Mr Yusuf …

Kogi: Group drums support for Bello’s re-election Read More
Opinion

Jibrin Ahmed’s agenda for Kogi

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019 - by Admin III

The people of Kogi state heaved a sigh of relief as Alhaji Mohammed Jibrin Ahmed joins gubernatorial race for the state scheduled for November 2, 2019. It is generally believed …

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Nigerian News

Payment of salary is not what a governor should be praised for – Kogi guber aspirant

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 - by Admin III

A governorship aspirant in Kogi State, Prof. Joseph Ameh has said salary is not what a governor should be praise for, insisting that both the state executives and workers should …

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Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Faleke bolts out of Kogi Guber contest

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 - by Admin III

Member of the House of Representatives, Hon James Abiodun Faleke, has reportedly refused to the join the race Kogi governorship come November 16, 2019. According to the Natuon, he declined …

Breaking: Faleke bolts out of Kogi Guber contest Read More
Nigerian News

Kogi youth declare support for Gov Bello’s second term

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 - by Admin III

Kogi Youths Development Initiative (KYDI), a coalition of youth groups have declared their support for the second term ambition of the incumbent governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The …

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Nigerian News

Ex-NBA President joins Kogi guber race… promises to prioritise education, health , security, others

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 - by Admin III

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state, Dr Idris Omede, has promised to invest in education, health, agriculture , security and …

Ex-NBA President joins Kogi guber race… promises to prioritise education, health , security, others Read More
Politics / Top Stories

Kogi 2019: Confusion as Yahaya Bello splits APC

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 - by Admin III

Ahead of the November 16, 2019 Kogi state governorship election, Governor Yahaya Bello’s ambition to seek for reelection has already split the state chapter of the All Progressives Congresses (APC). …

Kogi 2019: Confusion as Yahaya Bello splits APC Read More
Education

Kogi Poly to run Urban Planning, 10 other courses

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 - by Admin III

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation for Urban Planning and 11 courses of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, presented for accreditation in December 2018. Public …

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Nigerian News

Kogi gov election: Lulu faults Yahaya Bello over landlord’s claim

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 - by Admin III

Former Chairman of the Nigeria football federation (NFF) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kogi state, Sani Lulu, has dismissed claim by governor Yahaya Bello that he …

Kogi gov election: Lulu faults Yahaya Bello over landlord’s claim Read More
Nigerian News

Dino Melaye, others can’t stop my re-election – Yahaya Bello

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 - by Admin III

The governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello is confident of emerging winner of the forthcoming governorship election in the state saying what people should be bothered about is the margin …

Dino Melaye, others can’t stop my re-election – Yahaya Bello Read More
Nigerian News

Kogi: Not yet uhuru for executive/judicial harmony

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 - by Admin III

It’s over one month since judicial workers in Kogi state suspended its almost-six months old strike in preparation for the resolution of the impasse. However, indication reveals that the government …

Kogi: Not yet uhuru for executive/judicial harmony Read More
Interview

Kogi poll: My only crime is being ex-gov’s son – Abubakar Idris

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 - by Admin III

Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Idris is the son of the former Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris. The young Idris, who is a governorship aspirant on the platform of the …

Kogi poll: My only crime is being ex-gov’s son – Abubakar Idris Read More
Nigerian News

Group appeals to FG to mop up illegal firearms in Kogi

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 - by Admin III

A group under the aegis of Salvage movement for a better Kogi state has appealed to the federal government to  urgently mop up illegal firearms that are in the hands …

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Nigerian News

Tension in Kogi as community, AEDC set to clash over ‘outrageous billing’

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 - by Admin III

Information reaching Blueprint.ng on Tuesday has it that there is a palpable tension gradually brewing in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi state over the decision by the community …

Tension in Kogi as community, AEDC set to clash over ‘outrageous billing’ Read More
Politics / Top Stories

Kogi gov poll: Kinsmen’s rejection and Audu’s ghost, Bello’s headache?

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 - by Admin III

As the people of Kogi state elect who governs them for the next four years on November 2, TOPE SUNDAY takes a look at some of the factors that may …

Kogi gov poll: Kinsmen’s rejection and Audu’s ghost, Bello’s headache? Read More
Nigerian News

Breaking: Faleke’s posters, challenging Yahaya Bello, flood APC National Secretariat

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 - by Admin III

Ahead of August 2019 Kogi state governorship primary election of the All Progressivea Congress (APC), former running-mate to late Abubakar Audu and a Lagos state House of Representative member-elect, James …

Breaking: Faleke’s posters, challenging Yahaya Bello, flood APC National Secretariat Read More
Nigerian News

115-yr world oldest monarch dies in Kogi

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 - by Admin III

Arguably the world’s oldest monarch, the Obobanyi of Ohionwa (Uka) Clan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi state, Chief Jeremiah Aka’ava JP has passed on at the age …

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Nigerian News

Breaking: Kogi election tribunal relocates to Abuja

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 - by Admin III

Days after the conduct of Presidential and National Assembly elections, the election petition tribunal which is supposed to sit in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, has relocated to Federal Capital Territory, …

Breaking: Kogi election tribunal relocates to Abuja Read More
Judiciary / Top Stories

Non-payment of salaries: Jusun drags Kogi gov, CJ to Court

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 - by Admin III

The  Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN), Kogi state branch, on Tuesday dragged the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Nasiru Ajanah, before the …

Non-payment of salaries: Jusun drags Kogi gov, CJ to Court Read More
Politics / Security & Crime / Top Stories

After death of 19-year old voter, Audu condemns violence in Kogi

March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 - by Admin III

A Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Prince Mohammed Abubakar Audu, has condemned the political violence  that marred the February 23 polls in the eastern  part …

After death of 19-year old voter, Audu condemns violence in Kogi Read More
Politics / Top Stories

Auto crash: Kogi Senator escapes death

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 - by Admin III

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Mr Ahmed Ogembe, on Friday survived an auto crash along the Abuja-Lokoja road on his way to Okene for elections. Special Adviser on Media and …

Auto crash: Kogi Senator escapes death Read More
Opinion

Mustapha Audu and Kogi politics

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 - by Admin III

As we approach the 2019 general elections in Kogi state expectations are high, considering the world view that elections are plebiscite to determine the extent at which the people decide …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: 3 dead as oil tanker loses control along Abuja-Lokoja highway

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 - by Admin III

A unidentified tanker carrying oil a while ago was involved in an accident along Abuja- Lokoja highway after its driver reportedly lost control and hit three persons dead. The incident …

Breaking: 3 dead as oil tanker loses control along Abuja-Lokoja highway Read More

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