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05/06/2024

NAWOJ Calls for Prioritization of Orphanage Children’s Welfare

04/06/2024

NLC, TUC Suspend Strike For One Week

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial action for one week, following a joint extraordinary national executive council meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. The decision was made after a meeting between the … Continued

04/06/2024

Gov Ododo Praises NSA, Security Agencies For Students Rescue

The Kogi State governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has received eight students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara who were rescued by security operatives in a dense forest in Kwara state over the weekend. The students were … Continued

03/06/2024

Federal Government, Labour Reach Breakthrough On National Minimum Wage

A meeting held between the Federal Government and Organised Labour in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday, June 3, 2024, has yielded significant resolutions aimed at ending the nationwide strike action initiated by … Continued

03/06/2024

Kogi State Governor Inaugurates Governing Councils for KSU, CUSTECH

Kogi state governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially inaugurated the Governing Councils of Kogi State University, Kabba, and Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. The ceremony, held at the Government House in Lokoja on Monday, marked a significant … Continued

03/06/2024

Labour Unions Shut Down National Assembly, Federal Secretariat

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has joined the indefinite strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), shutting down the National Assembly complex. The two gates of the Assembly complex were blocked … Continued

03/06/2024

Kogi Rural Development Commissioner Commends Gov. Ododo’s Independent Power Initiative”

The Kogi State Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development Engr Abdulmutalib Mohamed has assured the people of the State of an uninterrupted power supply when a bill for a law to establish the Kogi State electricity market and the Kogi … Continued

02/06/2024

Kogi Gov Flags Off Wet Season Farming with Tractors Presentation

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has initiated the wet season farming for this year by distributing over 100 tractors to support approximately 10,000 farmers in various communities across the 21 local government areas in the state. The flag-off ceremony, … Continued

31/05/2024

Kogi Water Commissioner Assures Of Permanent Solution To Lokoja Water Scarcity

The Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk, has assured residents of Lokoja and its environs that the current administration is working towards a permanent solution to the ongoing water scarcity in the area. The Commissioner made … Continued

31/05/2024

Rector NKFI Debunks False Social Media Claims of Security Breach

The Rector of the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute, Williams Charles Oluwatoyin, has dismissed as false the reports circulating on social media about a security breach and alleged attack by bandits on the premises of Kogi State Polytechnic and student hostels. The … Continued

30/05/2024

Hon. Faleke Mourns the Passing of Late Chief Joseph Owoeye

Honorable James Abiodun Faleke, the representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency in Lagos State at the Federal House of Representatives, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of late Chief Joseph Olanrewaju Owoeye. Chief Owoeye, a prominent … Continued

30/05/2024

Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage to Reconvene on May 31, 2024

The Federal Government has extended an invitation to Organised Labour for the continuation of negotiations on the new minimum wage, scheduling the next meeting for Friday, May 31, 2024. This decision comes after the last meeting on Tuesday ended in … Continued

30/05/2024

President Tinubu to Present 2024 Supplementary Budget to National Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has announced that he will soon present the 2024 Supplementary Budget to the National Assembly (NASS). The President made this statement during a joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday to mark the Silver Jubilee of … Continued

30/05/2024

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29/05/2024

Peru’s Attorney General Accuses President Boluarte of Accepting Bribes in Rolex Scandal

Peru’s Attorney General Juan Carlos Villena has accused President Dina Boluarte of accepting bribes in the form of Rolex watches, the latest twist in a corruption scandal shaking her unpopular government. Villena “presented a constitutional complaint against Dina Boluarte as … Continued

29/05/2024

President Tinubu Signs National Anthem Bill 2024, Reverting to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”

In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu has officially assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, marking a significant shift back to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.” The announcement came during a joint session of the National … Continued

28/05/2024

APC Chieftain Eng. James Akale Congratulates Governor Ododo on Tribunal Victory

Engr. James Akale, a prominent APC chieftain from Eforo ward in Bassa Local Government, has extended his warm congratulations to Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo on his tribunal victory. The seasoned civil engineer and astute professional hailed the court verdict as … Continued

27/05/2024

Tribunal Affirms Election Of Ododo As Kogi Governor.

The Kogi State governorship election petition tribunal in Abuja on Monday affirmed Governor Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the November 11, 2023, governorship poll. Mr. Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, had filed … Continued

23/05/2024

Kogi Humanitarian Commissioner, Ex. Sec. SEMA visit IDP Camp in Omala, Distribute Relief Materials

The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Hajia Rabi’atu Okute alongside the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Hon Muktar Atima visited the IDP camp in Abejukolo to fulfill the governor’s promises made during his first … Continued

18/05/2024

Appeal To CUSTECH Students For Safe Return Of Abducted Colleagues

In a heartfelt appeal to the students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Mr. Oladele John NIHI, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Student Matters, has urged for unity and cooperation in ensuring the safe … Continued

16/05/2024

Joint Operation Rescues 14 Abducted Students Of Confluence University of Science ,Technology, Osara

In a recent development regarding the rescue operation of the kidnapped students from the Custodian University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), the Kogi State Police Command has reported the successful rescue of an additional seven students. This brings the total … Continued

14/05/2024

Bill Seeking To Repeal, Re-enact Administration If Urban Development Passes Second Reading In Kogi Assembly

A bill for a law to repeal and re-enact for the administration of physical planning, urban development, urban registration and building control and related purposes in Kogi State has passed through the second reading in Kogi State House of Assembly. … Continued

13/05/2024

Joint Security Operation Rescues Abducted Students In Kogi State

In a swift and coordinated effort, a joint operation involving the police, military, DSS, and local vigilantes/hunters successfully rescued fourteen abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, in Kogi State. The students were kidnapped by armed … Continue...

12/05/2024

Kogi Auditor-General For LG Urges Collaboration With State AG, MDAs For Efficiency

In a move to sustain the culture of fiscal transparency, probity, and accountability in Kogi State, the Auditor-General for Local Government, Honourable Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege, has sought effective collaboration with the office of the Accountant General of Kogi State and … Continued

12/05/2024

Kogi State Govt Rescues Abducted CUSTECH Students

In a remarkable turn of events, the Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of several students abducted by gunmen at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara. The swift action taken by local hunters and security agents, … Continued

11/05/2024

Kogi State Governor Assures of Efforts To Rescue Abducted Students

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has assured that security agencies are working diligently to rescue the abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. He also promised to review ongoing security operations within and around the … Continued

11/05/2024

KONGONET Stands in Solidarity with Families Of Kidnapped CUSTECH Students

The Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) has issued a strong statement of solidarity with the families and loved ones of the students from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) who were recently abducted by unknown gunmen. The organization vehemently condemns … Continued

10/05/2024

Deputy Gov Visits Kidnapping Scene At Confluence University, Assures swift action

In a gesture of solidarity and swift action, Deputy Governor Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo, representing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, visited the Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara following a devastating kidnapping incident. The Deputy Governor’s visit … Continued

09/05/2024

CAC Directs Banks To Enforce CBN’s Order On PoS Registration

09/05/2024

Alleged ₦2.7bn Fraud: Sirika Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty, Gets ₦100m Bail