Tag: Kogi State

If Dino Melaye consults with us, trees and waters in Kogi will vote for him – White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria

The White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria has advised Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, to consult with them for success…

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How I contested against those in Abuja who feel they own Nigeria – Gov Fintiri; Peter Obi says he remains unfazed by lies and propaganda | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

How I contested against those in Abuja who feel they own Nigeria – Gov Fintiri INEC writes Buhari, IGP over REC Yunusa's misconduct in Adamawa election Peter Obi says he…

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INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa; No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood – Fashola | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood - Fashola Dino Melaye secures PDP’s governorship ticket in Kogi PDP calls for…

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Labour Party reduces price of governorship nomination forms; Lagos to discontinue 50% slash in bus fares by April 1 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Labour Party reduces price of governorship nomination forms Lagos to discontinue 50% slash in bus fares by April 1 Fani-Kayode urges UK to recall Llewellyn-Jones for meddling in Nigerian politics…

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Anyone that attempts to disrupt the elections should be prepared to die – Police

Election day for governors and state assemblies is this Saturday, and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a warning about possible disruptions. Political parties and their supporters are on…

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I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello; Emefiele, Malami must resign for misleading Buhari on naira policy – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons - Yahaya Bello Comply immediately with Supreme court ruling on naira redesign policy - Femi Gbajabiamila to CBN Tribunal…

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Niger becomes fifth state to sue FG over naira redesign policy

The Niger state government has launched a lawsuit against the federal government over the Central Bank of Nigeria's re-design of the naira. Niger is the fifth state to file a…

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JUST IN: Supreme Court restrains CBN from implementing deadline for old naira notes

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has prohibited the Federal Government from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the demonetization of the old 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes. In an…

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13 Parties threaten to withdraw from 2023 elections if CBN shifts new naira deadline

In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria's currency redesign strategy, "thirteen" of Nigeria's 18 political parties have vowed to sit out the next general elections on February 25 and…

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Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests; ‘Vote APC… PDP’ – Atiku’s gaffe at the PDP rally in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests 'Vote APC… PDP' - Atiku's gaffe at the PDP rally in Kogi Catholic priest burnt to death in Minna Buhari to receive award in…

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Olaniyan: Except Tinubu, no presidential candidate should receive more than 25% of votes in the South-West Zone; Court rejects DSS terrorist, economic crime charges against Emefiele | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Olaniyan: Except Tinubu, no presidential candidate should receive more than 25% of votes in the South-West ZoneCourt rejects DSS terrorist, economic crime charges against EmefieleFuel queues resurface in Port Harcourt…

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Buhari to receive award on peace and security; Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari to receive award on peace and securityObi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rallyNigeria, India to share intelligence on drug trafficking syndicatesJudge orders release and payment of N50 million…

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Buhari inherited an economy in recession and turned it around – Yahaya Bello

According to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, Nigeria is doing better than several developed countries thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership. Bello stated that Buhari had performed admirably in terms…

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Police in Kogi stop a “suspected” bomb from going off, preventing tragedy.

Following the successful detonation of an object at the State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, police in Kogi State stated they had prevented a suspected bomb assault in…

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#YNaija2020Review: Lekki Shootings, Buhari the unbothered…10 moments that painted Nigeria as a zoo

It is a dog-eat-dog world out here. But does it have to be? Arranged in alphabetical order. A Rapist in Government? Commissioner for Water Resources in Kogi State, Abdulmumuni Danga,…

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An alleged epidemic may be in Kogi and all eyes must be on the government to act right

If there is one lesson we can learn from the Coronavirus pandemic is the fact that healthcare is easily, if not the single most important sector in any and every…

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COVID-19: Reactions as gunmen attack Kogi hospital during media briefing

Shocking news hit the airwaves early Wednesday when it was reported that unknown gunmen attacked and disrupted a scheduled press conference at a hospital in the state.   The…

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The Big 5: Police says Offa robbery gang leaders accompanied Saraki on condolence visit and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Police on Tuesday said four of the gang leaders accompanied the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, 48 hours after…

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The Big 5: State Governors threaten to take over subsidy payment, Court rules marriages at Federal Registries as unconstitutional and other top stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The National Economic Council (NEC), comprising the 36 State Governors has threatened to take over the responsibility of subsidising petroleum…

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The Big 5: Presidency denies Buhari asked Maina to return to Nigeria, Senators donates 1,280 bags of rice to “cushion” suffering of Kogi workers, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has continued its fervent denial that it had nothing to do with the…

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[The Activism Blog] Kogi workers have been reduced to Beggars – Labour Unions

It will take another lie for the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to escape this one from the organise Labour Unions in the state over the non-payment of salaries.…

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Flood in Kogi destroys over 50,000 houses

The Kogi State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Rosemary Osikoya, has said that at least 50,000 houses have been affected by the flood ravaging some communities in the state.…

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Kogi workers issue 7-day ultimatum over 50% salaries

The organised labour in Kogi has given the state government a seven-day ultimatum over its decision to pay 50 per cent salary to workers and 40 percent to local government…

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Kogi civil servants reject Gov Bello’s 50% salary

The organised labour in Kogi has rejected the state government’s offer of 50 percent salaries to civil servants in the state. According to Punch, the labour union said its rejection…

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Opinion: This is why Stomach Infrastructure should be adopted by all Nigerian states

by Tunji Light Ariyomo   The type of stomach infrastructure (bribe for vote patronage) being promoted by Nigerian politicians is a minus for the people and a disservice to future…

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Kogi Assembly invaded, lawmakers beaten

The Kogi state House of Assembly was on Tuesday invaded by suspected hoodlums, who disrupted plenary, beating up members, TheCable reports. While, Speaker of the Assembly, Umar Imam escaped being…

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N1.6bn relief for flooded states, 240 Borno children die of malnutrition | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N1.6 billion - Acting President Yemi Osinbajo ordered on Wednesday that this amount be released to states affected by flooding. 240 - The number of internally displaced children that have…

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Stop escalating local politics, concentrate on good governance – Senate tells Gov Bello

Support for Senator Dino Melaye against the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello continued on Thursday when the upper chamber described as "misplaced priority" an advertorial in National dailies by Bello.…

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Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello made a costly mistake going after Dino Melaye

by Isa Eneye Mubarak   "Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil."   Kogi state has never been blessed with good leadership as far as I'm…

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“Those calling for restructuring are the real enemies of the country” – Yahaya Bello

The governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to disregard calls for the restructuring of Nigeria, describing such as mere political deceit. The governor made the call on…

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