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June 20, 2017
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Over 50 percent registered Kogi West voters approve Melaye’s recall

About 52.3 percent of registered voters, representing 188, 588 persons in Kogi West senatorial district have reportedly approved the recall of Dino Melaye from the senate. Special Adviser to the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, Pius Kolawole announced this on Monday in Lokoja while addressing party members from the district. He said the collation... Read More
The News Blog
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March 25, 2017
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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari has a case to answer in court and we cannot wait

The first thing that will come to the minds of many when they hear of Kogi State these days is the absurd number of political appointments that the Governor of the State, Yahya Bello, recently made – 54 senior special assistants and 9 special assistants. Appointments which will become effective from the first of April,... Read More
Thinking Through
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March 21, 2017
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Court sentence ritualist to death for killing two brothers

Ibrahim Mohammed, a ritualist has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing two brothers in Koto-Nkarfe, Kogi State. He was accused of killing two brothers, Muhammed Kudu Abubakar and Umar Tanko. Mohammed was said to have administered poison on them before hitting them on the head with a pestle and then buried their corpses... Read More
The News Blog
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March 15, 2017
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I will serve Kogi with my modest wealth of experience – Mercy Johnson

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has said she would serve the people of Kogi state with the modest wealth of experience she has garnered over the years. Mercy Johnson was appointed senior special asisstant on entertainment, arts and culture to Kogi state governor. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actress expressed gratitude on... Read More
The News Blog
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March 15, 2017
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Entertainment Roundup: Angelina Jolie gives first lecture as Professor at the London School of Economics, Mercy Johnson bags political appointment | More stories

Here are all the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Angelina Jolie gives first lecture at the London School of Economics Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie gave her first lecture as a visiting professor at the London School of Economics on Tuesday.... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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March 14, 2017
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The Thread: “Brazen absurdity!” ” Profligacy” | Nigerians rate Kogi governor a flat F for latest executive action

While Nigeria is desperately trying to claw its way out of this seemingly unending recession, Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, appears  bent on burying us even deeper. His recent political appointments included 54 Senior special assistants and 9 Special Assistants. What does Twitter NG think of this development? Do see below: https://twitter.com/seunonigbinde/status/841659520896126977 Our... Read More
Opinion
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March 14, 2017
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson appointed Special Adviser in Kogi

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okogie as his senior special assistant on entertainment, arts and culture. Her appointment was made public on Tuesday in a press statement on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mrs. Ayoade Folashade Arike . She was appointed alongside 53 other Senior Special Assistants.... Read More
The News Blog
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March 4, 2017
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N18bn MMM loss, N3.5m donation | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N1.3million – A suspected Boko Haram terrorist was found carrying this amount of cash and was arrested by the Nigerian Army in Borno while he was trying to gain entrance into an IDP camp in the area. N18billion – The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) revealed that three million Nigerians lost this amount to Ponzi scheme,... Read More
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February 24, 2017
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye has absolutely no chill for Kogi’s Gov. Bello

It is no longer news that there is no love lost between the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and the Senator representing Kogi West constituency in the Senate,, Dino Melaye. Only last month, Senator Melaye declared the governor unfit to govern the state and described him as “a small rat in politics“. He went on... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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February 22, 2017
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Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents hiding in Kogi – Bello

by Azeez Adeniyi Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said defeated and fleeing Boko Haram insurgents have settled in his state. Bello said this on Tuesday while speaking at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar titled, “Consolidating on the Gains of Counter-terrorism Operations in Nigeria.” The governor said he was ready to work... Read More
The News Blog
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January 28, 2017
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[The Presidential Blog] Meanwhile, Aisha Buhari is giving out free medical checkups around Nigeria

Wife of the President Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has organised a free medical outreach for citizens of Nigeria living in Kogi State as part of her Future Assured Programme. Recall that she recently entered into a partnership with the Bil and Melinda Gates Foundation that will allow the Future Assured Project reach more people. In... Read More
The Presidential Blog, Thinking Through
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January 28, 2017
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N4.7trn ATM withdrawals, 10 year jail term | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N4.7 trillion – The total amount of cash Nigerians withdrew through ATMs across the country in 2016, according to Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). N230 billion – The amount of money the APC has accused Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello of wasting in the last one year. N18 billion – According to the Attorney General... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 17, 2016
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Octagon Session: The need for more young people in politics

Welcome to the Octagon Session. The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and experiences. Let’s begin with some introductions before going into the discussion. Can everyone let... Read More
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October 5, 2016
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Kogi appoints its first female Chief Press Secretary

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed the first female Chief Press Secretary in the State and Northern Nigeria. The former Senior Special Assistant on electronic media to the governor, Petra Akinti Onyegbule has been appointed the Chief Press Secretary of the state, taking effect from October 1st. Her appointment came as the state government... Read More
The News Blog
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September 20, 2016
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Kogi judgment: I have no regrets defending Audu’s votes – Faleke

A member of the House of Representatives James Faleke says he has no regrets defending the “votes given to him and the late Abubakar Audu” by the people of Kogi state. In a statement by his spokesman, Duro Meseko, Faleke said he exercised his rights by defending the votes. He stated, “We have heard the judgment... Read More
The News Blog
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September 17, 2016
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Police ban public demonstration, jubilation as court delivers judgement on Kogi election appeals

The Kogi State Police Command has banned public jubilation and demonstration in the state as the Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the state governorship election appeals. The Commissioner of Police, Malam Abdullahi Chafe, announced the ban at a news conference in Lokoja on Friday. The court will be delivering its judgement on two... Read More
The News Blog
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September 8, 2016
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Why we arrested ex-Gov. Audu’s son – Police

A spokesperson for the police in Kogi state have given reasons why Mohammed Audu, son of late governor of the state and other members of the family were arrested, Premium Times reports. According to the source simply identified as ASP Ovye, the family members were arrested by the police for alleged “culpable homicide, robbery and mischief”.... Read More
The News Blog
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September 8, 2016
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Police arrest Mohammed Audu, eldest son of late Kogi governor

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Mohammed Audu, the eldest son of a former Kogi state governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, The Punch reports. The late Audu was the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. There are series of speculations as to why Mohammed was picked up by the police. Mohammed was... Read More
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August 27, 2016
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. FG has spent more than $40 billion in the Niger Delta – Kachikwu Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has said that the Federal Government has spent more than $40 billion in the Niger Delta region in the last four years. 2.... Read More
The News Blog
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August 26, 2016
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BREAKING: Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello stoned in Lokoja

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday was allegedly stoned by some residents in the state while emerging from a mosque where he had observed the Jumat prayer in Lokoja. According to Premium Times, the incident occurred at the Lokoja Central Mosque in the old market area of the capital. The aggrieved residents were reportedly... Read More
The News Blog
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August 15, 2016
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Gunmen abduct retired Permanent Secretary in Kogi

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped a retired Permanent Secretary in Kogi State Civil Service. The victim, Moses Onivehu was reportedly kidnapped around Osara village along Okene/Lokoja road. According to Punch, the victim’s wife said her husband was kidnapped on Sunday evening at Kaba junction on his way back to Lokoja after spending the weekend with his... Read More
The News Blog
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July 31, 2016
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213bn,12,915… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

12, 915 The number of ghost workers discovered on the payrolls of 23 local governments in Sokoto N218.7 million The amount recovered on behalf of companies and residents of the state in the first half of 2016 by the Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre. N213 billion The amount lost to ghost workers in Kogi State... Read More
The News Blog
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July 27, 2016
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10 suspects wearing military gear arrested by DSS

10 suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising citizens of Kogi State have been arrested, according to the Department of State Security Service. Four of the suspects who carry out their clandestine act wearing military gear, were paraded by the Director of the Kogi State Command, Joseph Okpo, in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. Speaking with... Read More
The News Blog
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July 26, 2016
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BREAKING: Kogi Speaker resigns, immediately replaced

The speaker of the Kogi state House of Assembly, Hon. Momoh Jimoh has resigned. The speaker’s resignation is coming on the heels of a long leadership tussle which the Assembly has been embroiled in. Following Jimoh’s resignation Hon. Umarf Imam has been appointed as his replacement. The House was thrown into crisis early in February... Read More
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