Confluence Reporters

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 (SEWGCI) has felicitated with governor Yahaya Bello on his second term inauguration.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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

...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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.