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Aspirant vying to represent the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, has commanded presidency for declaring support for 35 percent inclusion of women in politics in Nigeria at all level. Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti 

Aspirant vying to represent the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, has commanded presidency for declaring support for 35 percent inclusion of women in politics in Nigeria at all level. Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti 

The problem of the method to be used to conduct the primary election of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC,  has been put to rest on Thursday as the National Executive Committee of party adopted the direct primary method for the selection of its presidential candidate, while states will be allowed to choose which of the methods best suits their peculiarities.

Former Governor of Kano State and Senator representing Kano Central, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Wednesday formally declared his 2019 presidential ambition in Abuja.

Workers in Osun State are to begin a three-day warning strike on Wednesday to press home their demands, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has secured the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari to contest the 2019 governorship election in Oyo State.

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to receive the British Prime Minister, Theresa May who is currently on a to visit Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya from Monday for the first time in order to forge new trade links for post-Brexit Britain.

While many people outside Kogi State and Nigeria valued the uncommon strides of Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, some people with cynical beliefs in Ebiraland refused to bend their reasoning from negativity and see beyond petty sentiments and selfish interest.

The Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue boss, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni is currently being investigated for funds diversion and money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Motorists plying Okene-Lokoja road are currently going through excruciating pain because of the bad condition of the road.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has advised motorists plying the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway to drive with caution, as a major part of the Kwaita bridge has been washed off by flood thereby causing flood.

Natasha, you really deserve the seat  of senatorial position for the KOGI central.

The federal government has been urged to urgently consider the rehabilitation of the two kilometres Ajaokuta transit road.

Barring last minute changes, Nigeria will welcome Kogi State pilgrims as the first batch of returnees from the 2018 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.

It was a moment to behold on Friday as Musa Rahimah breaks every odd to set a new record in Ihima Students' Union, winning the weekly quiz competition for the fourth time in a row.

The Nigerian police is set to arrest ex-aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode for allegedly breaching Peace, conspiracy, falsehood and criminal defamation.

Tell them...tell them that when Police killed 91 of our kinsmen and razed homes and stores in Ogaminana. Natasha H. Akpoti went after them. The case is in court. Justice will be served. Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti 

A magistrate court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a 58-year-old man, Abel Olukayode, to four years and six months for defrauding WEMA Bank of N984,000.

Femi Makinde Irate youths in Iwo, Osun State, have set a police station ablaze in the town for the alleged shooting of an undergraduate, Tunde Nofiu, by an officer attached to the Special Anti Robbery Squad.

Three people were burnt to death and five others injured in an accident on the Zariagi-Lokoja highway in Kogi early hours of Thursday.

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has hailed Kabba community for selecting Obaro of Kabba, saying he found the selection impeccable.

Femi Makinde The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, has announced the suspension of six undergraduates at the university for being members of a cult.

John Charles The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association on Tuesday warned the President of Senate, Bukola Saraki, to resign his position immediately or be forced to do so.

Yemeni air defense units have shot down two Saudi-led reconnaissance drones in flight over a border area in the kingdom’s southwestern province of Jizan.

Saudi Arabia may for the first time execute a female human rights activist who was arrested some three years ago on charges of supporting anti-government protests and inciting people to disobey the regime. A Saudi Arabian executioner shows off his sword.

The aspirant vying to represent the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Akpoti, in her Sallah message felicitated with the people of Kogi Central, stressing the unity in diversity as a hallmark of societal growth.

Whoever invoked a cyclical course on the Anebira that has refused to be evoked. It is amazing that we can't figure out why is it that when we as Anebira are into any mutually beneficial struggle an ugly divisive spirit seem to set in to pitch us against our collective permanent interests.

We may not totally fault the past leaders neither we will right them off as a people who are devoid of any good but we must seek for that which is not only good but better and as such it's time for us to out-grow electing average and mediocrities as our representatives.

A viral news currently trending have it that a young boy hacks government website in 10 minutes and changes election results.

A federal lawmaker, Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa), has called for probe into budgetary allocations to the National Assembly.

History has demonstrated that activists who had fought fearlessly to set their countries to attain the true meaning of its creed and eventually delved into politics to be part of the decision makers and achieve their goals ended up being the best of representatives.

As part of the steps to overhaul the Special Anti Robbery Squad, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operation, Joshak Habila, has met with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad commanders at the force headquarters, disclosing the Force move to carry out psychiatric tests on all SARS personnel.

Oyo state government has demolished veteran musician, Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM, in Ibadan.

Former United Nations, Secretary General, Kofi Annan has died.

A Ghanaian lady, Nana Adwoa, 20, has bagged six months in jail for sending threatening messages to her boyfriend’s mother and wishing her dead.

The Cameroonian Government dismissed as “utter manipulation” a video displaying Cameroonian soldiers in brutal killings and wanton molestation in the Far North region of the country.

Barely twenty four hours he stepped down from Kogi Central senate race, the Chairman of Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue, Alh. Yakubu has reversed his decision, saying his boss, governor Yayaha Bello has rescind his earlier decision to shelve his ambition.

Adelani Adepegba A coalition of civil society groups, #OurMumuDondo, has stormed the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to demand the release of detained Premiums Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe.

In a dramatic twist to what had hitherto been a drama of the absurd, a Colorado man has confessed to killing his pregnant wife and their two daughters.

After spending two years in prison, President Muhammad Buhari's led administration has freed detained Nigerian journalist, Jones Abiri.

In what appeared to be a shocking moment in Kogi Central politics after one of the leading senate aspirants, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni announced his decision to step down, he has explained the reason behind his dramatic turn.

I, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, my  Campaign Organisation (Kogi Central Senatorial District), numerous supporters and well-wishers, wish to congratulate Hon. Isah Haruna on his election as the House member , Lokoja/Koto federal constituency of Kogi State.

At age ten and as far back as the beginning of my early school days l use to remember these prominent names, Adai Tom Adaba, Alh. Abatemi, Dr. Akpoti, Engr. Sule, Mr Majebi, Ustaz Yunus, Adai Samari, Alh. Sani Ogumade, Mr. Bajenson, Dr Ozigi,  Dr. Farouk, Mr. Gomina and Dr Anate to mention but few. I can't deny the fact that whether in a way of discussion or in an illustration l frequently over heard my parent mentioned these names and many more.

After two days rainfall at Nick-Ton Road, Kpansa, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, houses were submerged.

Tony Okafor A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Mr Randie Chima, has been found dead in his room on the Nwakpodulu Avenue, Awka, the Anambra State capital.

USAID Lauds Initiative Ahead the 2019 general elections, politicians in the country have been asked to make their certificates public as such would checkmate those who cut corners to access public offices.

The founder, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, BHIIP, and aspirant vying to represent Kogi Central Senatorial District at the upper chamber, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti on Saturday charged Nigerian youths to seek for social justice to have sustainable peace in the society.

It is just few hours to the tension-soaked Lokoja/Koton Karfe House of Representatives bye-election and politicians are fully awake trying to outsmart one another. One issue that has raged unabated is the plan to buy votes during the Saturday, August 11 election.

The founder, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, BHIIP, and aspirant vying to represent the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District at the upper chamber, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, has set the pace in the political history of Nigeria for being the first aspirant to publish her biography and educational documents.

Alexander Okere No fewer than 10 persons have been reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers in Igarra, in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.