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NYSC Debunks Plan To Pay Arrears of Minimum Wage To Corps Members

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The management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked the news making the round that NYSC has planned to pay arrears of minimum wage to corps members.

Mark Zuckerberg To Take Controversial Positions To Solve Facebook Challenges

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The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg said he is set to take controversial positions on the challenges facing Facebook, saying he don't need everybody to like him.

Revealed: Why U.S Denies Bishop Oyedepo Visa

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The reason why the United States of America denies the founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide otherwise known as Chapel International, Bishop Oyedepo, visa has been revealed.

Why Kogi Gov Didn't Retain 8 Commissioner

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Following the swearing in ceremony of the new commissioners in Kogi State, eight were relieved by the governor because of their performances while Governor Yahaya Bello stated that the commissioners he retained are worth of second chance in his administration.

Three Killed In Kogi Over Chieftaincy Title

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Three people have been killed in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State because of feud arising from claims of chieftaincy title.

NSCDC Will No Longer Carry Firearms In Public

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Following the directive of the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdulahi Gana Muhammadu, the officials of the corps will no longer carry firearms in public places.

Garba Shehu Lashes Senator Abaribe, Says It's Foolish To Call For President Buhari's Resignation

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The Official Spokesperson to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Garba She hu has lashed Senator, saying it is foolish for him to call for President Buhari's resignation.

A Way Forward As Ogo'ogu Congratulates Gov Yahaya Bello, The Executive Governor Of Kogi State | By OGO'OGU MD

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You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me".

Insecurity: Resign or Be Sacked, Reps Tell Service Chiefs

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Leke Baiyewu The House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the service chiefs, failure of which the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), should sack them.

NYSC Increases Corps Members' Allowance to N33,000

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The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said that corps members' monthly allowance has been increased to N33,000.

Gov Bello Swears-in New Commissioners (See Portfolios)

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Following the screening of the Kogi State Commissioner Nominees by the Kogi State House of Assembly, the newly appointed Commissioners have been sworn-in.

Gov Bello: How We Lost The War Against Propaganda In Our First Term

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The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has confessed that his government lost the war against propaganda in his second term administration.

Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Sacks DG Protocol, Names Replacement

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The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has sacked his Director-General of Protocol, Government House, Dr. Gabriel Ottah and replaced him with Mr. Sunday Bamidele Aiyenibe as the new Director-General of Protocol, Government House.

Before Maryam Sanda is Killed By Hanging: How Did The Beautiful Love Story Become Tragedy ? | Isah Bala

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Love as many have professed it is an unseen wand, stronger than elixir and capable of turning demons to angels. Even, William Shakespeare in his famous  "Love Sonnet" referred to love as a 'beauty's rose might never die'.

Support For Ebira Women and Girl-Child Initiative Felicitates With Gov Bello

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Support For Ebira Women and Girl-Child Initiative (SEWGCI) has felicitated with governor Yahaya Bello on his second term inauguration.

Okehi LG Govt Chairmanship: Change The Face Or Face The The Change. PART 1 | BY OGO'OGU MD

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Great men and women of our great Okehi Local Government! His Excellency, it is my joy to extend this article to you to enable you apply wisdom in who you will choose or support to champion our dear and abused Local Government(Okehi). Our Local Government is currently gasping for life as a result of your past mistakes for imposing scandalous, unproductive and characterless administrator on us. Gov. Yahaya Bello

Kogi Gov Takes Oath Of Office For Second Tenure

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Governor Yahaya Bello has been sworn in for the second term as the executive governor of Kogi State by the Chief Justice of the State, Justice Nasiru Ajanah.

Lists Of Kogi New Commissioner Designates

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Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has announced the names of sixteen commissioner designate to be approved by the state House of Assembly on Tuesday.

Maryam Sanda To Die By Hanging For Killing Husband, Court Rules

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Federal HigjbCourt sitting in Abuja, Monday, ruled that Maryam Wanda should be killed by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Haliru Bello.

Amotekun Will Have Power to Arrest Criminals Says Attorney General

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The Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda, has disclosed that the South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun will have power to arrest suspected criminals after drafting the bills that will kick start the regional security outfit.

Court Sends Man to 14years Imprisonment For Raping Epileptic Girl

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A Magistrate Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo has sentenced forty year old man, Vincent Akande, for raping a fourteen year old epileptic girl.

Anxiety As Kogi Gov Drops LG Administrators Tomorrow

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Local government Administrators in Kogi State are currently gripped with fear as the state Governor, Yahaya Bello has made his intention known to drop all of them after his inauguration tomorrow.

Police Arrest Man For Putting Pepper On Condom To Make Love With Girlfriend

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Nigeria Police, Ikorodu Division has arrested a man identified as Ajayi Tosin for allegedly putting pepper on the condom he used to make love with his 25-year-old girlfriend identified as Mercy Ojo.

Lassa Fever Hits Kogi In New Outbreak

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Cases of new outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Kogi State in the new outbreak.

BREAKING: Gov. Bello To Name New Commissioners Tommorow

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Except for last minute changes Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello of Kogi State is set to name new commissioners tomorrow immidiately after his swearing in for another term in office.

What Kogi People Should Expect As Gov Bello Begins Second Term On Monday

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As all is set for the second term inauguration of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Monday January 27, 2020, there is no reason for a repeat of what characterized the governors first tenure, Kogi people should expect nothing short of best governance. Gov. Yahaya Bello

ASP Killed While Arresting Murder Suspect At Bwari Chief’s Palace

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Adelani Adepegba An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Eric Isaiah, has been killed while attempting to arrest one Moses Peter, aka Dogo, wanted for culpable homicide.             Body of the policeman who was                            killed during the robbery.

New Minimum Wage: A Blessing Or A Curse?

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It was a thing of massive celebration when the over flogged bill proposing an increment in the Nigerian minimum wage finally got assented by the Senate. It was a step carried out by the federal government to increase standard of living for the masses. But, has it really?

Gov. Bello Marks Last Day of First Term In Office With Juma'at Prayers

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday expressed gratitude to God for his mercy, and to the people of the state for their support throughout his four years’ term in office.

Ex-Kogi Commissioner Sentences to 19 Years Imprisonment

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A former commissioner for Agriculture in Kogi State, Zachaeus Atte has been sentenced to 19 years imprisonment for diverting over nineteen million naira meant for cocoa farming.

Kogi PDP Elders Demand Expulsion Of Former Gov Idris, Son From Party

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Elders of the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate expulsion of a former governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris (Ibro) and his son, Abubakar Ibrahim Idris, from the party on the grounds of the duo’s engagement in anti-party activities.

Kogi APC Splits As The Tussle For Assembly Speaker Continues

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Kogi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has split into factions over the tussle for the seat of the speaker of the State House of Assembly.

Lassa Fever Kills 24, 163 People Infected In New Outbreak

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No fewer than 24 people have been killed and 163 others infected in new Lassa fever outbreak in January 2020, NCDC report revealed.

Malabu Scam: Adoke, Others Escape Prison Remand, As Court Orders Return to EFCC Custody

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...fixes Monday for hearing of bail applications Ade Adesomoju The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the remand of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN), and two of his co-defendants in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over their alleged involvement in the Malabu Oil scam.

No Negotiation, We Will Deal With Bad Elements Amongst Herdsmen, Kogi Gov Declares

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The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has disclosed that his administration will not negotiate with criminals and would deal with criminal elements amongst herdsmen.

Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi', An Uncommon Panacea For Ethnic Integration

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In a world of continued rivalry, and infusion of ethnic discord through exaggerated stories, the society should not only appreciate those that take the painstaking efforts to retell legendary stories, but also celebrate and eulogize them for taking the pains of setting the record straight and projecting the state high.

Kogi Yoruba-Speaking People Move To Collaborate With Amotekun

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Kogi West Senatorial District in Kogi State who are Yoruba-speaking people, on Saturday, declared her support for the Amotekun operation and ready for collaboration.

CSDA To Execute 40 Community Micro Projects In Kogi

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The Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KOCSDA) has commenced execution of 12 micro projects in six communities across the state.

Kogi Govt. Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support On Polio Vaccination

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Stephen Adeleye The Kogi Government through the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) has solicited the support of traditional rulers and other stakeholders for effective polio vaccination in the state.

Fire Razes Okehi Cattle Market, Trailer Park

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Fire outbreak has razed Kogi State Cattle Market and Trailer Park in Zango, Abobo in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Anxiety In Kogi AS Youths Retaliate, Kill Four Fulani Herdsmen

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There is anxiety in Kogi State as the youths of Oforanchi community in Ida Local Government, on Friday, Killed four Fulanis as a retaliation for killing a farmer in the community.

BREAKING: Gov Bello Wins Double Registration Case

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out case against Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for alleged double registration.

Kogi DPR Seals Five Petrol, Gas Stations For Sharp Practices

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Sequel to the earlier warning gave by the The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Kogi office, the Department has sealed three petrol filling stations for sharp practices.

Kogi Moves To Strengthen Border Security To Avoid Infiltration As Amotekun Begins Operation

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The Kogi State government said it has put measures in place to strengthen its border security to prevent infiltration of external forces as Operation Amotekun begins.

Sex For Marks: More Victims May Release Evidence Against OAU Lecturer

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BOLA BAMIGBOLA Some female ex-students of Obafemi Awolowo University, who claimed to have been victimised by Mr Olabisi Olaleye, a lecturer recently alleged of victimisation by a student, Motunrayo Afolayan, during the weekend demanded action from the management of the university.

REVEALED: 11 US Troops Were Hurt In Iran Missile Strike US Military Says

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The US military acknowledged Thursday that 11 soldiers were wounded in an Iranian missile strike on a US base in Iraq, despite previously saying that there had been no injuries.

FRSC Decorates 32 Newly Promoted Officers, Marshals In Kogi

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Stephen Adeleye. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi State Command, on Friday decorated thirty-one (32) of its newly promoted officers and marshals in the state with their ranks and status.

Gov Bello Approves Appointment Of Four New Permanent Secretaries

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of four new permanent secretaries into the top echelon of the state civil service.

18-Year-old Kogi Girl Bath With Acid By Brother Cries For Help

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18 years old girl Kogi girl, Munirat Alhaji bathed with acid by her brother has cried for help to save her life.               

Catholic May Bar Mbaka From Preaching – Archbishop

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Eniola Akinkuotu The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, says the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, could be banned from preaching if he continues to deviate from the doctrines and tenets of the Catholic Church.