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Notorious bandit, Nasiru Kachalla, others killed in Kaduna

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By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna  A notorious banditry and kidnap kingpin, terrorising Kaduna-Abuja highway and other parts of Kaduna State, Nasiru Kachalla has been confirmed killed.

Suspected Gunmen Attack, Kill Two Soldiers In Okene

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Armed group suspected to be gunmen on Wednesday attacked a miltaty checkpoint in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State in the evening and left two officers of Nigerian Navy dead. 

Purposeful Leadership, Age, Courage, Managerial Acumen Possessed By Gov. Bello, Reasons We’re Promoting His Aspiration – Ohere

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Kogi state Commissioner for works and Housing, Engineer Abubakar Ohere has charged Nigerians to look beyond sentiments in choosing the next president for the country.

Kogi CP Assures Adequate Security Measures, Reiterates Ban On The Use Of Knockouts

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The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Ede Ayuba Ekpeji has assured members of the public of the adequate security measures put in place to ensure crime free during Christmas and New celebrations in the State.

Anxiety as Sanwo-Olu tests positive, El-Rufai in isolation amid second COVID-19 wave

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Nigerians are beginning to express anxiety due to reports of a likely second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, amid an economic recession and job losses reputedly caused by the first wave of the pandemic.

We’re Tired Of Percentage Monthly Pension – NUP Tells Kogi Govt

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Pensioners in Kogi state have called on the state government to end the era of percentage pensions. 

Maina’s Briefcase Companies Had N3bn Turnover Without Engaging In Any Business – EFCC Witness

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Ade Adesomojou An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s prosecution witness said on Tuesday that a former chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, operated briefcase companies with N3bn turnover in their accounts without engaging in any business.

ASUU Agreed To End Strike Today – Ngige

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Lekan Adetayo and Adelani Adepegba The Federal Government says it has delivered on offers made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Kogi Council Polls: APC Already Thumb Printing Ballot Papers – PDP Raises Alarm

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It has come to the attention of the PDP Media Team, Ijumu LGA, of a dastardly and cowardly act of APC led government in Kogi State, to rig the forthcoming Local Government Election by pre-thumbprinting the Ballot Papers. 

Yuletide: FG Reopens Closed Section Of Murtala Muhammed Bridge In Kogi

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The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has reopened the closed section of the Murtala Muhammad Bridge, Jamata on the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway to ease traffic congestion during the yuletide. 

LG Polls: PDP Will Clear All Seats In Kogi East – Mamman Boasts

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that its chairmanship and councillorship candidates will emerge victorious in the December 12 local government elections in Kogi state.

N3bn Holding Resuscitation Of Ajaokuta Steel – Senate

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The Senate has said that N3billion which is not provided for the reactivation of the 21 plants next year of the multi-million dollars Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Project which has been under construction for close to 40 years will stop the resuscitation of the project. 

Kogi Govt Unveils Plan To Privatize Transport Firm, Confluence

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As part of efforts to resuscitate the state transportation sector, the Kogi state government has unveiled plans to privatise its transport firm, Confluence Express service.