Tag: Kogi State
Rejoinder: Governor Yahaya Bello is Kogi state’s biggest political blunder
by Shehu Audu On the contrary, one of the biggest political sacrileges yet in Nigeria’s democratic set-up, was the imposition ...
Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello- Kogi state’s biggest political blunder
. by Isa Eneye Mubarak After all is said and done, the biggest political blunder we the people of Kogi ...
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 ...
Why Yahaya Bello must go – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West, APC) has outlined reasons the governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, must resign. The drama ...
Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello’s ‘New Direction’ is a farce
by Shehu Audu When Alhaji Yahaya Bello took oath of office on 27th January 2016 as 4th executive governor of ...
[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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
[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 ...
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 ...
Gunmen storm Kogi police station, kill 3
Two policemen and a detainee were killed on Friday after some gunmen attacked a police station at Eika community in ...
[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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Confusion as riot breaks out in Kuje Prison
Inmates at the Kuje Prison Abuja on Monday morning started a riot just as officials arrived at the facility for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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