The Kogi State Government has expressed profound gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Major General Waidi Shaibu, a proud son of Kogi State, as the new Chief of Army Staff. In a statement issued in Lokoja…
Kogi LG election: Opposition parties threaten to boycott 2026 elections over 2024 infractions as KOSIEC reels out Timetable. Hold Elections on 17th October, 2026. Some members of the opposition political Parties in Kogi state have threatened to avoid the forthcoming 2026 LG elections if the election management body fails to give concrete assurance that it is…
2027 : Drop your presidential ambition, Tompolo urges Jonathan. As the build up to the 2027 presidential election gathers momentum, Owezide Okpemupolo has urged Ex President Goodluck Jonathan to step down his ambition and to work for the President Tinubu reelection bid. EKpemupolo alias Tompolo gave the charge when he paid courtesy visit on the…
Olowo; Two years Renewed Hope, Transformation at FRC. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The appointment of an erudite academic cum financial expert and administrator, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as new Chief Executive officer and Executive Secretary, Financial Reporting Council FRC on October, 24 , 2023 was a major breakthrough to the council…
Kogi Launches National Animal Identification, Traceability System (NAITS) to Enhance Livestock Productivity —Supported by L-PRESS to drive modern livestock reforms The Kogi Ministry of Livestock Development in collaboration with Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Enhancement Project (L-PRES), has launched the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) towards enhancing livestock management and productivity in the…
1yr Anniversary: Olu Apata Hails Lokoja LG boss’ Developmental Strides The Olu Apata, O ba Frederick Balogun JP has commended the Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Adamu Abdullahi, over his developmental strides in his one year in office. The traditional ruler gave the commendation in a congratulatory message to the chairman on…
NationalWatch TV Proprietor Threatens Legal Action After Release on Bail, Vows to Defend Press Freedom By Atiku Abdullahi The proprietor of NationalWatch TV and publisher of NationalWatch Newspaper, Alhaji Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab, has vowed to seek legal redress against the petitioner who accused him of slander, following his release on bail by the police….
NCC, Ookla launch national coverage map to boost transparency, data-driven telecom regulation The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a public-facing crowdsourcing report and National Coverage Maps, which mark a major step in the country’s drive toward data-driven regulation and improved consumer experience in the telecommunications sector. The project, launched in partnership with Ookla, a…
Richie Music Empire Presents Cash Prizes to Kogi Carnival Talent Winners The Richie Music Empire has redeemed its promise, presenting cash prizes to winners of the Music Awards at the Kogi International Carnival Talent Hunt 2024. The winners received substantial cash rewards on Tuesday in Lokoja, recognising their exceptional performances and potential to shine…
Plots by former Kogi Senator to stop Kinsman from becoming INEC Chairman Raises Dust. …. As Former Senator Under pressure to refund N7billion. The dust and plots by a former Kogi West Senator to scuttle the the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, from becoming INEC Chairman is still a subject of contention. The matter…