At the 3rd Session of the 10th Synod of the Diocese of Lokoja, Church of Nigeria (Angelican Communion), the Synod, via its President; Lord Bishop, Most Reverend Emmanuel A.S. Egbunu Ph.D in a communique during the 3rd Session of the 10th Synod at Crowther Memorial Anglican Church, Lokoja on Thursday, 28th of April has applauded…
Okun youth have condemned the alleged persecution of former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Saturday, the Co-Convener of Okun Youths Barrister Emmanuel Ayo, described the allegations of N80billion embezzlement of funds against the former Governor Bello as unfounded,…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, April 18, 2024 The Kogi State Government has demolished shanties and illegal structures harbouring hoodlums and criminals around Ganaja flyover bridge in Lokoja the state capital. The State’s Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, Engr. Oluwasegun Joseph, led other officials of the ministry on the demolition exercise on Thursday in Lokoja.…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, April 5, 2024 The Kogi Commissioner for Education, Hon Wemi Jones FCIB, reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to educational development and transformation across the State. The Commissioner gave the assurance when he received a young female author, Ms. Muyibat Ovosuahi Yusuf, during a courtesy visit to his office on Friday in…
By Stephen Adeleye Isanlu (Kogi), April 3, 2024 A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Doyin and Suzan Foundation has donated food items to over 300 vulnerable widows in Kogi. The items were distributed on Wednesday to some rural communities in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi, as palliative to mark the Easter celebrations The NGO’s…
Hon. Leke Abejide has once again proven himself to be a compassionate and caring representative for the people of Yagba Federal Constituency. Hon. Abejide’s distributed cars, motorcycles, and other food items to constituents. He also implemented several empowerment schemes to help people gain skills and start their own businesses. These efforts are just the latest…
The member of the House of Representatives and Chairman House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide has urged Christians to put into practice the true lessons of love and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Christ and work towards peace and prosperity by upholding the true importance of Easter. Hon. Leke Abejide…
Security By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, March 19, 2024 (NAN) The Kogi State Security Trust, has launched the distribution of motorcycles and new tyres to security agencies to aid their mobility in curbing criminality in the State. The Chairman of Trust Fund, Mr. Abdulkareem Ozovehe, flagged off the distribution to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence…
The Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Friday, visited the FGN Power Company in Abuja, to seek for greater collaboration between the company and the State Government to enhance power supply to Kogi State. The Governor, who was received by the MD/CEO of FGN Power, Mr Kenny Anuku, thanked the management of the power…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 14, 2024 dragged former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged N84billion money laundering offences, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman and Abdulsalam Hudu. The EFCC is prosecuting the quartet on an amended 17-count charge of money…