Coalition of Shiroro Associations to shut down Zungeru hydroelectric power Dam project. Yahaya Zakka Minna The Coalition of Shiroro Associations in Niger State has threatened to obtain a court order to restrain the Federal Government from commissioning and further working on the multi billion naira 700 megawatt Zungeru hydroelectric power dam, if their demands are…
Hold truck drivers responsible if violence erupts –Niger Govt. *Warns Articulated vehicle Drivers over Indiscriminate parking* Yahaya Zakka Minna The Niger State Government has told the public to hold truck drivers responsible for any breach of peace for their failure to evacuate vehicles from lamabatta section of Minna and Bida roads in Niger state. This…
Kogi, Others Target $750m SABER Fund To Promote Ease of Doing Business The Kogi State Government says it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at improving ease of doing business across the 36 states of the federation. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo stated this while playing host to a one-day…
Tribunal Judgement: Mammoth Crowds welcome Gov’ Ododo back to Kogi. ATABOR JULIUS LOKOJA Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday arrived Lokoja, the state capital to a rousing welcome by a mammoth crowd of supporters from across the state. This is coming on the heels of the ruling of the Kogi State Governorship Election…
Salem Varsity Rejoices Archbishop Amaga At 71 The Salem University Lokoja on Friday felicitated with its founding Chancellor, Archbishop Sam Amaga on his 71st Birthday. Prof Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the University’s Vice Chancellor, in a congratulatory message issued in Lokoja, described him as a “visionary and charismatic leader.” The vice chancellor (VC) noted that the entire…
Gov’ Ododo to Rehabilitate 70 PHC, CMS, Cold Chain facilities. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has announced the commencement of rehabilitation of 70 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. This was disclosed at the flag off of the distribution of medical equipment and consumables for all healthcare facilities in the state. Governor Ododo who…
By Muhammed Nasiru. The member representing Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, has donated five million Naira for the construction of Ankpa Town Hall. The Federal lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Steel Development made the donation while delivering his goodwill message at…
As the activities by the political parties to establish their foothold across the country ,the African Democratic Congress ADC has formally unveiled her structure in Kabba , headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, which drew large crowd of supporters from across the seven local government areas of…
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) has welcomed 9,570 new students, marking its 27th Matriculation Ceremony. Vice-Chancellor Professor Marietu O. Tenuche congratulated the students and assured them of the university’s commitment to quality education. She disclosed that the University has achieved full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and several professional bodies. Tenuche highlighted…
—As CUPP Hqts Disown Group. The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Kogi Central Zone has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the malicious and falsehood being peddled by Coalition of United Political Parties, (CUPP), against the central senatorial candidate, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan . In a letter addressed to the president by the party and signed by…
