There are strong Indications that the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, may be summoned by the House of Representatives, upon resumption of plenary next week to defend allegations of fraud, abuse of office and arbitrariness in the management of the ministry. This is a sequel to the petition written to the Green Chamber…
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has formally kicked off the campaign for the forthcoming local government election, charging All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates and stakeholders to ensure a decisive win on October 19. On Thursday, the campaign flag-off at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja drew leaders and thousands of party supporters from…
By Yahaya Idris Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, born on December 31, 1976, is a Nigerian actor, vocalist, filmmaker, producer, and film director of notable repute. Odunlade Adekola rose to fame with his starring role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has since maintained a successful acting career in Nollywood. Furthermore, he founded…
By Peter Awunah awunahpeter@gmail.com Any time that I listen to the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia speaking about the security situation in the state and the state’s resources, I ask myself how does this man sleep after telling such barefaced lies? I keep wondering if indeed the man was ordained as a priest….
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello presented himself voluntarily at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, headquarters at early hours of Wednesday. It is unclear why the law enforcement agency, plagued by corruption and inefficiency, failed to take him into custody or conduct any questioning, instead allowing him to return home The EFCC…
By Paul Mumeh Brigadier General B.B. Tete, who served as Defence Attache to the Nigerian Embassy in China, was buried in his ancestral home of Bakin Kogi, Kaninkon, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, with his funeral procession navigating through throngs of people, reflecting his esteemed legacy. The Kafanchan illustrious son passed away after a brief illness in…
Mr. Abubakar Idris Gegu, a notable stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi – Koton Karfe Local Government, has offered a glowing accolade to his elder brother, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in celebration of his 45th birthday Hon. Idris Gegu extolled Hon. Engr. Bashir Gegu…
By Wilson Macaulay Emevor community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State was agog with a grand celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as prominent dignitaries, traditional Rulers, political class, and members of the public gathered from all walks of life to honor the late Royal Majesty Johnson Ologho Erieyovwe, of blessed memory….
….Assures new appointees of Gov Ododo’s cooperation and support By Yahaya Idris, Kogi A delegation of newly appointed ward and local government assistants paid a thank-you visit to Chief Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi local government and Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in appreciation of…
Newly graduated medical doctors have formally recognized former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his significant contribution to their medical education through a full scholarship. This group of medical professionals, who were transferred from Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) to various universities nationwide after the initial institution lost accreditation before Governor Bello’s emergence, have…