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Pretrial for Kogi Central senatorial tribunal has been scheduled for Thursday 2nd May.

Soni Daniel With the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari to the new minimum wage of N30,000, there is no other hurdle barring or delaying state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) from implementing the new pay structure, the Federal Government clarified last night.

The attention of the good people of Kogi Central and Natasha Supporters Organisation have been drawn to a malicious publication by one Comr S A Omuya where he took his spin doctoring too far and insulted the Ohinoyi of Ebira land for speaking the truth and ended up maligning Barr. Natasha Akpoti of demanding for money and APC ticket from governor Bello which in his widest imagination are the cause of the face-off between the two parties.

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Ibrahim has disclosed that the people of Ebiraland don't want to hear him campaigning for Governor Yahaya Bello's Second term bid as the governor of Kogi State.

 Abubakar Abubakar The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Ibrahim, has disclosed why he disagrees with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. In this interview with Daily Trust on Sunday he also spoke on security issues in the country and how President Muhammadu Buhari should handle it. Ohinoyi of Ebira land and President Mohammed Buhari

The SDP senatorial candidate for Kogi Central in the last senatorial election in Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has condoled with Ohionwa clan in Ihima, OKehi LGA over the death of Obobanyi of Ohionwa, HRH. Jeremiah Akaaba JP.

The Obobanyi of Ohionwa in Ihima, HRH Chief Jeremiah Akaaba JP is died after a brief illness.

Deji Lambo and Tunji Bosun Operatives of the Lagos and Ogun states police commands have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing female pants.

EMMANUEL ADEYEMI Kogi State governor, Alh Yahaya Bello for the first time publicly admitted that his administration has committed blunder in owing workers between eight to 38 months due to the over two-year staff screening exercise .

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday said it was sad that in spite of the over 200 billion so far collected as monthly allocations and several bailouts and loan collected, Kogi State government is still owing workers between 8 – 38 months salary arrears.

The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu has ordered the transfer of the case instituted by Kogi State governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello against SDP senatorial candidate for Kogi Central in the last senatorial election, Barr. Natasha Akpoti to the Force Headquarters,  Abuja.

The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu has halted the arrest of the SDP senatorial candidate for Kogi Central in the last senatorial election, Barr. Natasha Akpoti.

The Governor of Kogi State has reportedly mobilised Special Anti Robbery Squard (SARS) Kogi unit to arrest the senatorial candidate of SDP in the last senatorial election in Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti.

Leke Baiyewu The Senate on Wednesday blocked a move for the recognition of Kogi as an oil-producing state.

Just like every patriotic Nigeria citizens who hopes and looks forward to a better Nigeria, I carry Nigeria in my heart wherever I go with  thoughts on how we could make it better.

Eniola Akinkuotu Heads are set to roll across the country as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has launched a probe into the credentials of applicants dating back to 2009.

…200 lives lost, properties razed By Atabor Julius. The ancient town of Bagana in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi state which is bounded on the north by River Benue separating it from Guto, Umaisha, Obatukwu and Loko in Nasarawa state, and on the East by Agatu LGA of Benue state and 15km away from Abejukolo, headquarters of the LGA , with a riverine access to Lokoja the Kogi state capital.

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Sunday accused the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of allegedly hijacking and padding national budgets for the four years that the party had been in power.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi chapter, has urged Governor Yahaya Bello to settle outstanding salaries of workers, pensions and gratuity were settled before the end of his first term.

I've read and watched how acclaimed humane individuals and saints fell to the trap of power and became the worst that ever happened to the people they sought to sail from leaders who gain gaiety in drowning their subjects.

Following the new minimum wage signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Director General of NYSC, Brig. Gen. Sule Zakari Kazaure has said graduates who are serving in the country will be receiving N31,800 as their new monthly allowance.

The founder, Builders Hub Impact Investment Program, and SDP senatorial candidate for Kogi Central in the last senatorial election, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has condoled with the family of late Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Imam Musa Abdullahi Galadima.

The chief Imam of Ebiraland, Imam  Abdullahi Musa Galadima has passed on at the early hours of Friday after a brief illness. 

Rebecca Michael, a 100-level student of the Kogi State University (KSU), committed suicide on Wednesday after her lover broke up with her.

Samuel Oj Temibi. The Kogi State Deputy Publicity Secretary Of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Alamoh Kehinde Samuel has described Governor Yahaya Bello’s declaration for a second term in office as an insult on Kogites at home and abroad.

Information has emerged about how the Administrator of Okehi local government, Abdulraheem Ohiare was arrested by Nigeria Police along Abuja-Lokoja road and released on getting to Force Headquarters by the influence of Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.

The Administrator of Okehi local government, Abdulraheem Ohiare has been arrested by Nigeria police.

Group under the auspices of Kogi Rescue Mission (KRM) Tuesday stormed the National Headquarters of the APC to protest against the second term ambition of governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.

Police inaugurate 340-man Operation Puff Adder squad in Kogi by THE KOGITE about an hour ago 233 Views Share Tweet Share The Police, on Monday, inaugurated Operation Puff Adder as parts of efforts to curb banditry and kidnapping in Kogi State. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG 8), Mr.

A commercial driver popularly called Sapamo along with four passengers travelling from Ayetoro/Gbede in Ijumu council area of Kogi State have been reportedly kidnapped Along Obajana – Kabba road.

An ingenius graduate of the University Of Ilorin, Paul Olorunfemi from Kabba in Kogi State, has portrayed the good image of UNILORIN, Kogi State and Nigeria on global scene through his enviable talent in inventing a world class automated fish drying machine, which as at the time of this invention is the first of its kind in Nigeria as against the popular firewood-charcoal powered fish drying process.

One of our biggest problems as a people is the irrational coinage called 'our own' that has found its ugly head in our polity where the people belief as far as their kinsmen are in power, they shouldn't be criticized for any wrong or replaced with people who can do better. 

The Administrator of Okene local government, Hon. Abdulrazaq Muhammad has denied the allegations that he is arresting Muslim Sunni brothers in Okene local government.

Bagana is one of the riverine settlement located on the shores of the River Niger in the present day Omala local government area of Kogi State. Aside the strategic location of Bagana village, it is a business hub reputed for the supposedly defunct trade by barter system of transaction.

Cletus Ukpong The Akwa Ibom government has attributed the high rate of HIV/AIDS in the state to the influx of visitors.

Abdulrahman Abdulmalik A man described as a professional examination mercenary, who allegedly specialises in writing JAMB tests for multiple candidates, has been arrested in Sokoto State.

Peter Dada An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure, the state capital, has sentenced a man, Olamilekan Osho, to six months’ imprisonment for obtaining money under false pretences.

Kogi Government on Wednesday solicited for the support of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) towards building an effective Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy in its domain.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured members and supporters that the party has not anointed any candidate ahead of the Kogi governorship election scheduled for November 2.

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied allegations that he has abandoned the state and temporarily relocated to Abuja.

The unfolding events in the last few days in Kogi Central has given credence to the age-long axiom which holds that,  "being a subject of destruction in a village feast is not only bad but an evil path every rational human being shouldn't imagine no matter its alluring. Let the man who's swayed by his muscles know that the enemies of peace sponsoring him to cause mayhem for his evil benefits will deny him openly to save his head amongst his kinsmen, know that your safety and the welfare of your family is his last concern". Ajinodu Ojo aka Ina

…Allegations against gov based on mere mischief – govt A civil society group, the Federation of Lawyers in Active Democracy (FLAD) has accused Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State of ordering the severance of water and electricity supply to the official residence of the state’s embattled Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah as part of the pressure to force him out of office.

The good people of Kogi Central have once again forced to address the attack on the impeccable personality of Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti by the spin doctors called Kogi Central Media Crew who have sold their conscience to kick against truth in their desperate attempt to cover the evil tracks of their pay masters.

The suspected murder of Ojo Enesi, the youth leader of the SDP senatorial candidate for Kogi Central in the last senatorial election, Barr. Natasha Akpoti has died in an auto crash in his Ihima home town.

The Social Democratic Party in Kogi State says it would present a credible candidate that would rescue the state from bad governance the state is currently witnessing.

At least seven people, including two US citizens, have been arrested in a new crackdown in Saudi Arabia, activists said on Friday.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned members of the Kogi State House of Assembly against allowing Governor Yahaya Bello to push them to act beyond their boundaries, and join in the odious conspiracy to forcefully remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah.

Abdulkareem Haruna When Boko Haram terrorists struck one night in 2014 in Baderi, Marte local government area, 83-year-old Hauwa Abu-Nasib was left with four grandchildren, including two suckling babies. Every other member of the household had fled into the bush.

Friday Olokor The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi on Thursday secured an order of substituted service on the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Mukhta Shehu Idris.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Kogi State on Thursday urged Governor Yahaya Bello not to act on the April 2, resolution of the state House of Assembly calling for removal of the Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah.