Confluence Reporters

As preparation for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, reaches a home-stretch, the Kogi State chapter of the party seems to be grappling with the dilemma of certificate forgery petition leveled against one of its aspirants for Idah Federal Constituency, Hon David Idris Zacharias.

Kogi chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday declared President Muhammadu Buhari the winner of the primaries held across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state on Friday.

Hours to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Borno State, the outgoing governor of the state, Kashim Shettima, has anointed  professor, Babagana Zulum, as his preferred successor.

The founder, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, BHIIP, and aspirant for Kogi Central senatorial district on the platform of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, on Friday called the people of Kogi Central to collaborate with her to achieve her industrialisation vision and rewrite the history of the senatorial district.

The founder, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, BHIIP, and aspirant for Kogi Central senatorial district on the platform of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, on Friday called the people of Kogi Central to collaborate with her to achieve her industrialisation vision and rewrite the history of the senatorial district.

Success Nwogu A member of the House of Representatives representing Irepodun Isin/ Ekiti /Oke Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State, Ms. Funke Adedoyin, is dead.

The presidency, Friday, disclosed  efforts currently in place to convince labour unions in the country to call off their strike following the earlier meeting at which the government accepted their demand to reconvene the tripartite meeting on the proposed new national minimum wage. From Left: Sunday Salako, 1st deputy president TUC, Musa Lawal, Secretary General TUC, Ayuba Wabba, NLC

The Managing Director/CEO, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, Thursday, made an emergency trip across the Niger River to IDP Settlement in Eroko Community, Geregu, Ajaokuta Local Government Area in Kogi State to sympathize with the Internally Displaced Persons from the recent flood that happened in the area and share some relief items for the IDPs.

In 1979 a child was born by an Ukrainian mother to a Nigerian father, late Dr. Akpoti  of blessed memory. The mother from Ukraine, nation of Steel and one of the Technologically powerful countries of the World.

There would be true change if only we can free ourselves from self slavery by not selling our votes from 2019 and beyond.

Boluwaji Obahopo Government penultimate week, stunned the state when it announced that N4.3 billion pension fund was stolen by the two previous administrations before it.

Chukwudi Akasike, Ifeanyi Onuba and Gbenga Odogun Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the Federal Government’s assistance for Kogi State communities ravaged by flood.

Yakubu Oseni, the Senate Aspirant running with the anointing oil of Gov Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming election, has been reportedly denied clearance by the Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sequel to the INEC declaration on the inconclusive election in Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed September 27th for the governorship rerun.

The much publicised and awaited "Ihima Youth Summit" organised by the Ihima Liberation Forum which was scheduled to hold on the 22nd day of Sepetember 2018, was yesterday disrupted by hoodlums suspected to be acting on the instruction of the Administrator of Okehi Local Government, Hon. Abdulraheem Ohiare.

The much anticipated Ihima Youth Summit slated for Saturday has been invaded by thugs, and the lives of the conveners of the elite programme are in danger as the thugs are allegedly after them.

After months of electioneering campaign accompanied with accusations and counter accusations, electorate in Osun, the seat of Oduduwa, would march to the polling booths across the state to elect the next governor.

Oftentimes, I've read the story of courageous queen Amina of Zazzau kingdom, the courageous women of Aba who marched against the obnoxious taxation law of the colonialist, the unmatched vigour of Margaret Ekpo to secure women's place in governance, in Ebiraland, many who have been exposed to our rich history read with great enthusiasm the uncommon bravery of Onono Idogido who led other Ebira women in 1951 to revolt against odious taxation by the colonial masters.

Mr Chidike Ukauwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a second term, in spite of misgivings by some Nigerians over the performance of the administration.

Just as the 2019 general election draws nearer, the mother umbrella of Kogi State indigenous students’ union body, National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) has advised all Political Aspirants in Kogi not to underrate Students’ roles in the forthcoming 2019 general election, stressing that their voting strength can not be overemphasized.

The Kogi Government on Tuesday commenced the distribution of foodstuffs and other relief items to victims displaced by recent flood that has ravaged parts of the state.

Azeezat Adedigba The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will commence an indefinite nationwide strike after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum given to the federal government which will elapse on September 26.

The governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has debunked the rumour making the round that he has stepped down his second term bid.

"There are candidates and there is candidate" - Philosophical quote.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has reportedly pulled out of the governorship race and endorsed his All Progressives Congress, APC, rival Hon. Jide Sanwo-Olu.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday arrived in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to participate in the mega rally organised in support of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, ahead of Saturday’s election.

The Administrator of Okene Local Government, Abdulrazaq Muhammad has been quoted to have threatened delegates of the All Progressives Congress in the local government who are intending to vote for aspirants other than the ones endorsed by the Governor of the State, Yahaya Bello.

Senator Dino Melaye and other National Assembly members aspiring for return ticket will now face primaries following the decision of the stakeholders of the Kogi West axis of the party.

Natasha Apoti's Senate election will be the First of its kind in the history of Ebira nation in determining the reasoning level of an average Anebira.

It was Martin Luther King, Jr. who posits that, "every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness."

Abdulaziz Abdulaziz The resignation of Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, from her post on Friday did not happen without unfortunate drama and intrigues.

Recently Barr. Natasha's new move has generated waves on social media for and against her actions on the political  party platform she chose to flag off her campaign and ambition to Senate.

Eleven persons have been confirmed killed during an attack on a viewing centre in Zamfara State in the early hours of Thursday.

It is obvious to the blind that Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has all the weapons needed right in her arsenal to conquer and bring forth the needed development and real change we have been longing for, still some set of people are hell bent on castigating her on the bases of petty and premodial sentiments. What does politics and clan inclination has in common when we have the right candidate that can right the wrongs and change the narrative?

The Social Democratic Party (SDG), Senatorial aspirant in  Kogi State  Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has vowed to drive Industrialization through Steel sector’s reform and promote host Communities rights via Social Justice .

...the sterling antecedence of the amazon is enough to earn the mandates of the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District.

As the nation matches towards the 2019 general elections, political actors across the country have been busy jostling to get the nod of their respective parties to stand as the standard bearers at the various elections.

Erstwhile chairman of Okehi local government, Hon. Abubakar Adagu has announced his decision to bow out of Kogi Central Senate race, pledging his support for the anointed candidate, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni.

After not less than five Kogi Central senate aspirants on the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, shelved their ambition for alleged imposition of candidate by the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, another aspirant Honourable Otori Jimoh aka Otan has announced  his decision to shelve his aspiration to respect the party hierarchy.

After three Kogi Central Senate aspirant on the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, dropped their ambitions for alleged imposition of candidate by the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, another aspirant  Engineer Abdulmaleek Okino has made public his decision to bow out, promising to channel his money for intent and nomination forms for charity works.

I have seen Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti fighting for all Nigerians, influencing bills through national assembly to make government do what is right for the masses.

The presidency on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari was not opposed to the use of card readers for the 2019 general elections.

The Presidency has reacted to allegations of serious corruption against the chief of staff to President Muhammad Buhari, Abba Kyari. Abba Kyari 

History was finally created today,Friday,7 Sept' 2018 by the Heroine,Conqueror and Social Entrepreneur (Barr. Natasha  H.Apoti) by obtaining her nomination forms to Contest  Kogi Central  Senatorial  Seat come 2019.

The reactions of the people as to “why is it on the platform of SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY (SDP), that Barrister Natasha Akpoti has decided to run for the Senate come 2019” is nothing but a mere reaction towards issue when something different is done against the expectations of the public.

In our desperate bid to re-engineering the economy and the wellbeing of the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District through individual's efforts and our desire to reemphasize the integrity and moral codes in our political landscape, Kogi Central Senatorial District need a person who can deliver and spend qualitative time in consulting the people, listening to the people's problems and be acquainted with the needs and demands of the people.  Barr.Natasha Hadiza Akpoti 

Few hours after two Kogi Central senate aspirants announced their decision to shelve their ambition on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as  a result of alleged imposition of candidate, another aspirant Chief Momoh Obaro, has announced his decision to step down from the race, accusing the state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello of manipulating the process.

Few hours after two Kogi Central senate aspirants announced their decision to shelve their ambition on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as  a result of alleged imposition of candidate, another aspirant Chief Momoh Obaro, has announced his decision to step down from the race, accusing the state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello of manipulating the process.

Barely 24hours after a senate aspirant cited insecurity as his reason of stepping down of Kogi Central senate race on the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, another aspirant, Khalifa Abdulrahman Okene has stepped down, saying his decision is in the interest of the masses.