Census: NPC commences pre-test exercise in Kogi
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Kogi on Tuesday began the Pre-test exercise in the state as part of its preparations to create good foundation […]
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NiMet predicts normal to above normal rainfall from June to August
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted normal to above normal rainfall from June to August across the nation. The NiMet Director- General, Prof. Mansur […]
Emir of Ilorin advocates provision of arms for FRSC officials
Alhaji Sulu Gambari, Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Council of Chiefs says there is need for the Federal Government to arm officials of the […]
Police arrest 4 over illegal possession of pistol, ammunition
Police in Kogi have arrested four suspects for illegal possession of arms and ammunition. A statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday by the Police Command […]
SERAP drags FG, Kogi to UN over ‘arbitrary detention of activists Larry and Victor’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent “an urgent complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention over the arbitrary detention and […]
Senate to begin public hearing on Constitution review on May 26
The Senate says it plans to hold public hearing across the country on review of 1999 Constitution from May 26 to May 27. Sen. Ovie […]
Financial Autonomy:Bello declares support for states Legislature
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has declared his support for financial autonomy for states’ Legislative Assemblies to enable them to perform their functions without hindrances. […]
Kogi Govt, security agencies working to ensure safe return of kidnapped LG boss
The Kogi Government has said that it is working hard with security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe return of Mr Pius […]
Police arrest 2 over alleged hijack of truck-load of cement
The police command in Enugu State has arrested two suspects who allegedly attacked and hijacked a truck-load of bags of cement within Nsukka-9th Mile Expressway […]
200,000 more Nigerians benefitted from payroll support programme – Presidency
The presidency says 200,000 more Nigerians have bnefitted from the Economic Sustainability Plan(ESP)’s Payroll Support for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs). Laolu Akande, Senior Special […]
NDLEA intercepts N264m cocaine in Abuja, arrests 2 suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a trans-border trafficker, Emeka Okoro and another drug dealer, Ibrahim Bello, with cocaine weighing 1.1 kilogramme, […]
Kogi govt. pays retirees N2.9bn gratuity, pension
Kogi government said on Monday that it spent N2.9 billion on payment of gratuity and monthly pensions to its retired civil servants in the first […]
Inflation now 18.17%– NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says inflation rate increased in March by 0.82 per cent to 18.17 per cent from 17.33 per cent in […]
Stakeholders urge Kogi to key into Open Govt Partnership
Participants at a one-day stakeholders strategic meeting have called on the Kogi government to key into the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) to promote transparency, accountability […]
Ramadan: Kogi governor urges prayers for Nigeria’s peace, progress
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has urged Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan fasting period to pray for peace and progress of Nigeria. Bello gave […]
APC replies Gov. Obaseki on state of economy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted claims by Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, that Nigerian economy was in critical situation due to huge debt […]
Sultan commends inter-religious harmony in Kogi
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday commended the inter-religious harmony in Kogi. The Sultan gave the commendation when he […]
How Kogi handles security challenges — Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says his administration has succeeded in providing adequate security in the state by enhancing citizens’ involvement in the fight against […]
CSO Activist petitions Okene Council Chairman over hoodlums’ activities
An acclaimed Civil Society activist and Executive Director of NGO Network, an NGO-Service Consortium has petitioned the Chairman of Okene Local Government Council over the […]
Ex-Gov. Idris preaches peace, national unity
Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, former governor of Kogi, has called on Nigerians to sustain unity and peaceful coexistence as fought by the nation’s founding fathers. Idris, […]
NSF: Bello donates N40m to support sports festival
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has donated N40 million to support the hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) holding in Edo. The Minister […]
SERAP asks Buhari to ‘probe alleged misuse of N4.5bn COVID-19 funds by Kogi govt’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, […]
Bill for inclusion of independent organisations as EFCC members scales 2nd reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laws to provide for restructuring of the composition of the commission […]
COVID-19: No recorded adverse effect to AstraZeneca vaccine in Nigeria – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has not received any official report of serious adverse effects from the 215, 277, people who have received the first […]
Kogi Assembly confirms Justice Otu as Chief Judge
Kogi House of Assembly has screened and approved the nomination of Justice Sunday Otu as the substantive Chief Judge of the state after his two-month […]