Governors take fools’ ride to next level, By Azu Ishiekwene
If there was any doubt that governors are underworked and overpaid, this week proved it. This is not the old, familiar sitting governor […]
Kogi
Security: Northern Governors, NSA, IGP meet in Kaduna
Governors of the 19 Nothern States and traditional rulers of the region are meeting in Kaduna over security challenges bedeviling the region. The News […]
COVID-19: Kogi earmarks N3Bln to stimulate economic recovery
The Kogi Government has earmarked three billion naira to stimulate economic recovery, following the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the state and elsewhere. […]
CMD hails Kogi govt as it implements revised salary structure for doctors
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kogi Hospital Management Board (KHMB), Dr Zakari Usman, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello for the implementation of the 2014 […]
Kogi Govt., FRSC collaborate to curb road crashes
The Kogi Government says it is collaborating with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce road accidents on highways in the state. The state’s […]
Kaduna Govt rescues 160 Almajirai
Officials of the Kaduna State Government Task Force enforcing Covid-19 related regulations have rescued 160 children from locations that are neither authorised and licensed […]
2 police inspectors, 1 other die in Kogi accident
Three persons, including two police inspectors, on Thursday, died in a motor accident on Ajaokuta-Ojodu-Ayingba road in Kogi. The Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety […]
Kogi Govt. directs schools to resume Jan. 18, readjusts calendar
The Kogi Government on Thursday said all public and private schools in the state would resume academic activities on Jan. 18, and urged all relevant […]
COVID 19: Japanese agency donates farm inputs to smallholder rice farmers
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Tuesday received farm inputs from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support […]
TETFUND team visits new Kogi varsity
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TeTFund) on Tuesday promised its support for the newly established Confluence University of Science and Technology ((CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, […]
Be guided by justice, oath – Kogi CJ charges new judicial officers
Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has inaugurated 10 newly appointed Magistrates and Area Judges, charging them to be guided by their oath of […]
Death toll in Kogi road accidents rises to 22
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of eight persons in another motor accident in Kogi The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Kogi youth seek FG’s Intervention on abandoned road project
The Coterie of Ibaji Youths of Nigeria (COIYN), an umbrella organization for youth in Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi, has appealed to President Muhammadu […]
The Guest, Coro, Didn’t Come To Play, By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s true that Coronavirus is not among the top five most deadly diseases in Africa today. But it’s also correct that at this […]
Kogi Assembly passes 2021 Budget estimate of N130.54bn into Law
The Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the N130.54 billion Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Accelerated Recovery” into law. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
PGF charges Nigerians to embrace unity, resolve security challenges
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has charged Nigerians to unite and work together, irrespective of their differences, to resolve the country’s security challenges. The forum […]
LG polls: APC wins 21 chairmanship, 239 councillorship positions in Kogi
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been declared winners of all 21 chairmanship and 239 councillorship positions in in Kogi. The Chairman of […]
Kogi council elections peaceful, voter turn out low
The Chairman of the Kogi State Independent National Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mr Mamman Eri, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government elections, […]
Kogi governor pledges speedy implementation of state university report
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has pledged speedy implementation of recommendations for the take off of the state-owned Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) […]
Kogi CJ constitutes 3 tribunals for LG polls
Acting Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has inaugurated three tribunals to handle petitions that might arise from the state local government elections scheduled […]
Kogi LG poll: SDP chairmanship candidate urges voters to make best choice
Mr Opeyemi Ajagun, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmanship Candidate, in Yagba West Local Government, Kogi, has advised electorate to vote wisely in electing candidate […]
Kogi Ag. CJ pledges to cleanse Judiciary, enforce due process
The Acting Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi has pledged to embark on an in-house cleansing of the state Judiciary to enforce strict adherence […]
Agency donates reflective jackets to Traffic Police, motorcyclists in Kogi
Kogi Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), has donated reflective jackets to the Nigeria Police traffic officers, wardens and commercial motorcyclists to enhance their visibility […]
Kogi traditional ruler dies at 61
The Kogi Government has announced the death of the Onu of Abocho, Alhaji Tijani Okutachi, a first class traditional ruler in the state. Mr Onogu […]
Over 50 die of strange disease in Kogi, Assembly seeks for help
The Kogi House of Assembly has called on State and Federal Ministries of Health to unravel the cause of the strange disease which has killed […]