Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has forwarded eight names to the State House of Assembly for Screening and Clearance as members of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). A statement by Onogwu Muhammed, his Chief Press Secretary in Lokoja gave the names of the nominee-members as: 1 – Lawal Shiru, Chairman Lokoja/Koto Federal…
Lokoja Kogi state workers have been advised to remain resolute on the implementation of the new minimum, following the setting up of machinery,by state government,to tackle all issues surrounding such payment Comrade Onuh Edoka, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress,(NLC), Kogi State gave the advice on Wednesday in Lokoja at the 7th Quadrennial state delegates conference of…
Lokoja An appeal has gone to youths in kogi state to take their studies seriously and stop believing that poverty is the basis for their failure in life. The Chief of staff to the Governor of kogi state, Pharmacist Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku, gave the advice while speaking on memory lane, his experience in life. He…
Ilorin Top leaders of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Tuesday, pledged their loyalty to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq whose leadership style, humility and attachment to the poor they described as a breath of fresh air. The PDP leaders, comprising at least, six suspended council chairmen, women and several youth leaders, made…
Bauchi The Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, has called on the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to hasten efforts on education and enlightenment of the general public, particularly the intending pilgrims, on preparations for this year’s Hajj. The Royal father’s call is contained in a statement issued in Bauchi by Muhammad Sani…
Okene The Nigeria Port Authority ( NPA),under the leadership of Haijia Hadiza Bala Usman as part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities(CSR) has distributrd grinding and sewing machines to at least 100 women and youths in kogi state for self reliance. The gesture, Duaglobalnews gathered is an integral part of the Vocational Skills Training and Empowerment…
Ilorin Reconciliation over the demolished Ile Arugbo in Ilorin, Kwara state which commenced last Thursday met the brick wall on Tuesday. The meeting which began at 4.48 p.m and ended 5.48pm which was called between representatives of state government and Asa Investment Ltd, ended without concrete resolution and no any specific adjournment date. Briefing newsmen…
Lokoja Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello remains committed to transforming the education sector in the state because he believes that education forms the bedrock of any sustainable development. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jone, made the remark while receiving members,Committee on Education, Kogi State House of Assembly in his office on…
Ilorin The kidnappers of a driver simply identified as Taofeek, who was on his way to New-Bussa, Niger State have reduced their ransom from N1 million N500,000, a member of Taofeek has disclosed. A family member, who simply wants to be known as Olojede on Monday,revealed this in Ilorin while speaking with journalists on phone,…
Lokoja The Code of Code Bureau(CCB) has stressed the need for the newly appointed political office holders in kogi state to declare their assets on assumption of office and at the exit of office. The State Director of CCB, Mr Innocent Ajilima, said this in a statement he signed in Lokoja on Tuesday available to…
