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Boko Haram seizes Baga, five other towns in Borno

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Kayode Idowu Boko Haram now controls Nigerian land space as the military has been pushed back from Baga and neighboring villages in the Lake Chad axis of Northern Borno State, North East Nigeria, multiple sources and fleeing residents say.

Day 3 Of Siege: Police Fire Tear-Gas Canisters Into Melaye’s

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As the siege enters the third day, policemen keeping vigil at the house of Senator Dino Melaye in Abuja fired tear-gas canisters into his compound on Sunday.

Kogi Central: SDP Candidate Gives Business Start-up Grants

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The senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, Sunday, took her campaign to the popular Okene Bariki Market and Manaka market in Obehira, giving business start-up grant to the traders.

Kogi Central: SDP Candidate Gives Business Start-up Grants

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The senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, Sunday, took her campaign to the popular Okene Bariki Market and Manaka market in Obehira, giving business start-up grant to the traders.

2019: Kogi Central Standstill For Natasha's Campaign

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Ahead of 2019 geeneral election, Kogi Central senatorial district stoodstill for the unprecedented road tour campaign of the senatorial candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti.

The Organizers of Ebira Carnival Have Lost Their Bearing - Ogo'ogu Mark

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The decision of the organizers of Ebira carnival to turn it to APC campaign rally has been described as a lost of bearing by the organizers of the most celebrated event in Ebiraland that unites every Ebira person.

Opinion: The Choice Of Natasha For Senate 2019 Is A MOVEMENT | Hon. Onujabe Nasir

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Movement by English Dictionary definition is " The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion;  progress; advancement; as, the movement of an army in matching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine: the party of movement."

Kogi: Gov. Bello Shops For New commissioner of Police

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has reportedly influenced the removal of Kogi State Commissioner of police, CP Ali Janga alongside some other senior police officers in the state for allegedly organising peace talk that went against the state governor.

Buhari warns Appointees, Party Officials Against Extortion, Influence Peddling

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The presidency has issued a stern warning to political appointees, government officials and party men against influence peddling for corrupt pecuniary gains and other forms of extortion.

Buhari Challenges Wife, Aisha, to Prove Cabal Influence

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Sani Tukur President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged his wife, Aisha, to prove the existence of a cabal that she claimed is in control of his administration.

Dino Melaye Accuses IGP Idris of Planning to Arrest, Murder Him

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Kemi Busari The Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, is in the news again for his controversial tweet on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. On his Twitter handle on Tuesday, Mr Melaye claimed the police chief is planning to arrest him and inject him to death.

Christmas Message: Natasha Tasks Fellow Compatriots On Peace, Sincerity, Patriotism

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The candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has tasked fellow Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of brotherhood, sincerity and patriotism as the hallmark of nation building.

Natasha Bags EPA Award for Excellent Service to Ebiraland As Campaign Train Hits Adavi LG

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The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, Saturday, bagged Ebira Peoples Association (EPA) award for her excellent service to the people of Ebiraland as she moved her campaign train to Adavi local government.

2019: I will Work to Create Robust Market For Kitipa Fabric - Natasha

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The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti on Friday assured the people of Kogi Central that she will work to Create robust market for Ebira kitipa Fabric when she gets to the upper chamber.

2019: I will Work to Create Robust Market For Kitipa Fabric - Natasha

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The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti on Friday assured the people of Kogi Central that she will work to Create robust market for Ebira kitipa Fabric when she gets to the upper chamber.

Killings: Your report is outdated, FG replies Amnesty International

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The Federal Government has said that Amnesty International was wrong to have concluded in its report that the government had done nothing to stem killings in the country.

OPINION: Highlighting Natasha's Manifesto: Development Of Nigeria's Steel Sector | By Alabi John Ozovehe

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Have you read Natasha's rattling, robust and detailing manifesto? I have too, repeatedly. Remember I told us recently that we will be highlighting the variables in her manifesto that convinced me to support her, ahead of everyone else contesting the Senatorial position. Here we go. Many of us have erroneously accused her of hiding behind the agitation for Ajaokuta to seek political position. So, I thought it wise to begin our evaluation from there.

Commercial Driver Beaten to Death With Charm in Ondo

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Peter Dada Arigidi Akoko in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, was on Saturday, thrown into mourning as a commercial driver, identified as Akeem Olanipekun, was allegedly killed by some hoodlums in the town.

Open Letter to President Muhammad Buhari: | Joseph Ozigis Akomodi

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Dear Mr. President, I will first salute your integrity, but integrity without decisive leadership equates to nothing. I have observed your leadership style critically for the past 3 years going into four years. I have to be realistic with you, because you are ones the Governor I knew back in the 70s for the North Eastern State specifically for Adamawa, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Gongola States. President Muhammadu Buhari 

Osara Cassava City Boosts Kogi Production Potential

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In 2014, the World Bank, in collaboration with the federal and Kogi State governments, began the implementation of the FADAMA III Additional Financing, (FADAMA III-AF), project aimed at increasing production of certain crops, with focus being on cassava in the state.

Natasha Soccer Talent Hunt: Webster Group Redeems Pledge of N1.5M to Players

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Webster Group has redeemed her pledge to the players that participated in the soccer talent hunt organised by Natasha Akpoti foundation.

Kogi: Adavi, OKehi Administrators, Others Summon by IG Over Attack On Natasha

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The Inspector General of Police has summoned Adavi Administrator, Hon. Joseph Salami and his OKehi counterparts, Hon. Abdulraheem Ohiare and other alleged APC thugs to appear at the force headquarters, Abuja.

2019Debate: Osinbajo blames PDP for poor economy Published

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Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party for Nigeria’s weak economy.

Debate: You cannot shut economy to fight corruption – Peter Obi

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Eniola Akinkuotu The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the anti-corruption war of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government, insisting that it killed jobs in the process. Obi said this at the Vice-Presidential debate organised by the Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Elections Debate Group.

Override Buhari on Electoral Act, IYC urges NASS

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Chukwudi Akasike The Ijaw Youth Council has called on the National Assembly to override the veto of President Muhammadu Buhari on the 2018 Electoral (Amendment) Bill. IYC President, Mr. Eric Omare, who made this call on Friday while speaking with Saturday PUNCH, said the refusal of the President to assent the bill was personal and not for the sake of the nation. Omare explained that the content of the Electoral Act would prevent the rigging of election, especially as Nigerians prepare to vote in the 2019 general election. He said, “We condemn it (refusal to sign the Electoral (Amendment Bill) as being unpatriotic; it raises personal interest over and above national interest. “President Buhari’s reasons for not signing the Electoral Act into law are weak, feeble and unacceptable. He is afraid of electoral failure; it is because he is afraid that if the Electoral Act is signed into law, he may not win the forthcoming election. “That is why we have called on the National Ass

OPINION: You can select your baby’s sex before birth (I) | By Dr. Abayomi Ajayi

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Every couple has a 50/50 chance of conceiving a boy or a girl through plain old-fashioned intercourse. It has always been the practice for couples to set their hearts on having a boy or girl even before they have achieved conception.

Kogi SDP Candidate, Natasha Akpoti Lauds Senate For Passing Bill on Ajaokuta $1b Funding

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The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has commended the Nigerian Senate for passing the bill seeking for one billion dollar funding for the completion of Ajaokuta steel company.

Kogi APC Attack on Natasha Akpoti's Campaign, Callous, Show of Fear - DG

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... Multiple Attacks launched on Natasha Director General of Natasha Akpoti Campaign Organisation, Mohammed Sadiq has described the resort of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi Central to the use of thuggery and constant attacks on the campaign of the candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti as callous and a demonstration of fear of the acceptance of her candidature.

OPINION: Resurface of Thuggery: Ebira Nation Going Back to Egypt | By Hon.Onujabe Nasir

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In the yester-years our political elders were blamed for introducing thuggery into Ebira politics through the usage of our youths.

Natasha Marks Birthday With Ebira Communities, Charges Them to Shun Vote Selling

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In her quest for good governance, the Senatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti on Sunday marked her birthday with Ebira communities in Abuja, saying the only way to sustain the future is to vote wisely without considering the highest bidder.

OPINION: Who Is Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti? | Isah Bala

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In every generation, there's always special people designed to be the voice of others, carry the burden of others and fight for the rights of their fellow compatriots to right the wrongs and set the country to attain the true meaning of its creed.

Kogi Govt. Averts Mass Protest Over Poor Electricity Supply

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By Stephen Adeleye. The Kogi State Government on Saturday averted a mass protest planned by aggrieved electricity consumers in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area, over poor power supply and abnormal billing.

Book Launch: Natasha Hails Tom Adaba for Contributing to Humanity

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The Senatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has commended Ebira veteran media personality, Dr. Thomas Ataba for his immense contributions to humanity.

Tell Your Children to Shun Thuggery, Stop Destroying My Campaign Materials, Natasha Tasks Ebira Women

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The Senatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, Saturday, tasked Ebira women to advise their children to stop being used as instruments of destruction by desperate politicians who want to attain power at all cost.

OPINION: That 'Ajaokuta is not One Man Show' is a Failed Campaign slogan | Anold Ali Ovurevu

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I read something by one Ozovehe. I don't know if he is paid to write such ignorance or self induced arrogance pushed him. Whichever is the case, one thing I take from his wordings is that he is not a good student of history of Ajaokuta.

The Evil of Anger | A Short Story By Isah Bala

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...Read and ponder After working for twenty days without off, Mr. Ben called Adavize to inform him of the next business trip to Metele scheduled for the following day.

Kogi Central 2019: It is in our hands to do the needful or walk the primordial road and betray the collective dream | By Alew Taleeb Adejo

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Having walked the long shoddy road of under representation at the legislature these past years since Senator AT Ahmed (of blessed memory) we cannot and should not walk the dark grumpy road of misrepresentation at the Senate in this age and time.

OPINION: That 'Ajaokuta is not One Man Show' is a Failed Campaign slogan | Anold Ali Ovurevu

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I read something by one Ozovehe. I don't know if he is paid to write such ignorance or self induced arrogance pushed him. Whichever is the case, one thing I take from his wordings is that he is not a good student of history of Ajaokuta.

Ajaokuta Revival: Reps Adopt Findings Eight Months after Natasha's Presentation at NASS

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Eight months after Barr. Natasha Akpoti's testaments at the National Assembly, the House of Representatives has adopted the findings of the the Ad Hoc committee mandated to investigate allegations on the conspiracies behind Ajaokuta steel company.

Natasha Akpoti Challenges Other Kogi Central Senatorial Candidates to a Debate

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In her bid to halt the status quo, the Senatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Kogi Central senatorial district, Barr. Natasha Akpoti on Thursday called for a debate amongst other contenders in the senatorial district. Natasha Akpoti 

Power Supply In Ebiraland: AEDC Assures Okene Administrator Of Improved Service

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The area manager of Abuja Electricity and Distribution Company (AEDC), Okene office, Mr Suleiman Joseph has assured residents in Ebira land of improved power supply.

Apoti Emerges Dark Horse in Kogi Central

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Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Political pundits who had initially narrowed the Kogi Central Senatorial contest to the two dominant political parties in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are beginning to have a rethink.                             Hadiza Akpoti

Let's Join Hands Together to Keep Natasha's Flame Burning For our Collective Interest | Dr. Okeme Arome Rome

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I am quite intelligent in my own right, this I can assure you, so trust me when I present to you a candidate for an elective public office.

Join Natasha Akpoti to Salvage the Commoners, Olu Magongo Calls on Kogi Central People

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The Paramount ruler of Magongo Land in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Obin Sam Bola Ojo (Ojibo the First) has called on the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District to shun sentiments, money politics and join Natasha Akpoti to salvage the sufferings of the commoners whose interest she represents.

NANS Berates Police For Shooting Kogi Poly Student

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has berated SARS officers of the Nigerian Police Force for shooting at students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

Stay Focused, Group Tells Kogi Hajj Commission

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Kogi Awareness Group (KAG) has called on the Kogi State Hajj Commission not to be distracted by people they referred to as the enemies of the state, but to remain focused in the discharge of its duty as prescribed by the edicts which set up the commission.

Political Misfortune; Yahaya Bello In A Macabre Dance

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We have twenty six (26) days to Christmas. There is palpable fear among indigenes of Kogi state, especially those in the diaspora. Rather than been excited about going home to meet with their loved ones and friends who have not seen for a long time using the window of the break to see, interact and chat over local drinks are now contemplating whether to go home or not. Many factors are responsible for this fear. Insecurity. Bad roads. Hunger in the state.