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Oronsaye Report: Navigating Nigeria’s Economic Storm By Hamza Yakubu In the vast expanse of Nigeria’s current economic landscape, a tempest of troubles swirls around us, engulfing the people in a maelstrom of hardship and uncertainty. The turbulent waters of fuel subsidy removal, soaring inflation rates, exchange rate fluctuations, and a myriad of other issues have left the populace grappling with the harsh realities of our daily existence. In this crucible of adversity, it would be a dark folly to ignore the pressing challenges that confront us all. As we stand at the crossroads of this tumultuous time, it is clear…

Gov. Ododo Reaffirms Commitment to Food Sufficiency Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ododo Ahmed Usman has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards investing in agriculture and partnering with relevant stakeholders in order to find a lasting solution to the problem of food insecurity in the State. The indication was communicated on the heels of the directive given by the Governor to some stakeholders at the State’s Ministry of Agriculture during the Farmers Interactive Session a few days ago. According to Gov. Ododo, top on his chain of priorities that has geared up his swift action towards achieving the set goals is to…

Kogi Land Bureau Issues Guidelines on Land Allocations in Lokoja Region Kogi State Bureau of Land and Urban Development has issued stern warning to communities located within the sixteen-kilometer radius of the state capital against unauthorised land sales and allocations. The Director-General of the Bureau, Alh. Samari Teina Abdulmalik, issued the warning today during a stakeholders’ meeting that held at the Glass House in Government House, Lokoja, on land administration. Alh. Teina who explained that the meeting was organised to educate the locals on the importance of adhering to government regulations in land allocation processes, added that the effort is…

Works Minister Hails Kogi Governor, Lauds Concrete Technology As Solution To Lasting Construction The Minister for Works, Sen Dave Umahi has applauded Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo for his commitment to the development of the state. The commendation came in during a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister, who used the opportunity to highlight the significant role of concrete technology in addressing road and other infrastructure challenges in the country, attributed the encouragement to the innovation to the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sen Umahi said concrete technology is important to road projects due…

Kogi Guber Tribunal: Witness Denies Kidnapping Claims, Warns Opposition Against Disinformation A witness in the ongoing Kogi State 2023 governorship election petition tribunal case, Hon. Tayo Abiodun Richard, has refuted claims that three witnesses were kidnapped. He described the reports as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard it as it was a failed attempt by defeated oppositions to peddle unfounded information. In response to recent reports suggesting the kidnapping incident and intimidation of eye witnesses, Tayo stated that he appeared in court on Monday “peacefully and without any sign of intimidation,” and that the kidnapping claims are nothing…

Kogi First Lady Lauds Women’s Role in APC Guber Victory Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefiya Ododo has commended Kogi women for the support they gave to her husband that led to the victory of the ruling APC at the November 2023 gubernatorial election. Hajia Sefiya gave the commendation on Tuesday while hosting women groups across the state at the Glass House in Government House, Lokoja. She said she called for the meeting to thank the women for their support, because without them, her husband would not have succeeded in clinching victory in the last governorship election. The Kogi…

Ododo Felicitates with Justice Adah on Elevation to Supreme Court Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has felicitated with Justice Stephen Adah on his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah said Justice Adah’s towering reputation as a quintessential jurist has earned him the meritorious elevation to the highest court in Nigeria. The Governor expressed confidence in the esteemed reputation of the eminent jurist to bring forth his wealth of experience and knowledge to the Supreme Court and in shaping the judicial landscape in…

SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE CARETAKER CHAIRMAN OF AJAOKUTA LGA AT THE FLAG OF PALLIATIVES PROVIDED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT. Protocols It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I Hon Aliyu Ogido Haruna stand here before you today as the Caretaker Chairman of Ajaokuta LG, to not only express my appreciation but also to announce the flag-off of the palliatives provided by the state government. These palliatives have been put in place to cushion the effect of the current hardships that our people are facing. First and foremost, I want to extend my sincere thanks to His Excellency, the Executive…

Alleged Palliative Diversion: Gov Ododo Sacks Ofu LG Caretaker Chairman Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the immediate sack of the Caretaker Chairman of Ofu Local Government Area, Hon. Hassan Atawodi over issues concerning the alleged diversion of palliatives meant for the Local Government Area. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike revealed that the Governor has also approved the immediate appointment of Musa Muhammed Lawal as the Transition Chairman of the Local Government Area. Hillcrest TV News reliably gathered that the Governor who has given strict warnings against hoarding or…

Kogi SSG Extends Support to Widows, Orphans The Secretary to Kogi State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike (PhD) has in appreciation to God for her re-appointment reached out to orphans and widows through her pet programme, “Folashade Widows and Orphan Foundation,” and brought smiles on their faces over the weekend in Lokoja. Accompanied by friends, political associates, loyalists, members of the Standup For Women Society and her kinsmen, Mrs Ayoade visited three orphanages which are Stagi Cornerstone Orphanage, MoM’s Orphanage, and Rehoboth Children Home namely, and donated toiletries, food items, and monetary gifts. Also, after the visits to the orphanages,…