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GOVERNOR ODODO CELEBRATES PUNCH @50 Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has felicitated with the management and staff of Puch, publishers of The PUNCH, Saturday PUNCH, Sunday PUNCH, and PUNCH Online on the 50th anniversary celebration of its founding which is celebrated this year as the anniversary originally coincided with the country’s general election in March 2023. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah praised the Punch for being the bastion of excellence in journalism practice in Nigeria. The statement noted that Punch through its reputable newspaper titles has excelled as…

Kogi to Adopt Economic, Agric Policies to Ease Current Challenges, Says Auditor-General for LG Kogi State government said it has evolved systematic and workable approaches to solve emerging economic issues affecting livelihood amongst the people of the state. This was made known today by the state Auditor-General for Local Government, Honourable Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege while addressing group of political stakeholders, opinion leaders, traditional rulers and religious leaders who paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Okaito, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Auditor-General for Local Government who revealed that the proposed economic intervention programme would…

Okene, Lokoja Residents to Enjoy Potable Water As Govt Procures Treatment Chemicals Residents of Okene and Lokoja metropolis have been assured of restoration of stable potable water supply as Kogi State government took delivery of water treatment chemicals and other items for easy reticulation. This was made known yesterday by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk who reiterated that Governor Usman Ododo-led administration is committed to ensuring the welfare of the people especially in the area of providing potable water. While confirming the receipt of various water treatment chemicals and other items, Engr Farouk gave the assurance…

REPRESENTATIVE SANNI EGIDI ABDULRAHEEM DONATES MORE THAN ONE MILLION CASH TO AJAOKUTA CITIZEN •••pledges continuation of alleviation of financial burden of the people 22nd Feb, 2024 In continuation of the remarkable display of public service and empathy, Hon Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem the House of Representative Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, today donates cash more than one million Naira to assist numerous constituents in desperate need of financial help. The recipient gathered at the constituency office of the Lawmaker in Township Ajaokuta, where Mr Christian Okeke led delegation of other aides to present the cash on behalf of his principal. Among…

“We’ll Overcome This Hardship Soonest,” Kogi Auditor-General For LG Assures Kogites Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege has expressed optimism that the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians, especially the people of Kogi State would soon be a thing of the past. Hon. Yakubu made the assertion recently in Lokoja while addressing stakeholders from across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state on the immediate steps taken so far by the administration of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to mitigate the hardship occasioned by inflation. Affirming that the current economic realities have brought untold hardship on…

Gov. Ododo Charges Monarchs on Unbiased Distribution of Palliatives Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has charged traditional rulers in the state to complement his efforts of ameliorating the suffering of the people by ensuring even and unbiased distribution of food items flagged off in Lokoja, the state capital. In a press statement signed and made available to Hillcrest TV Reporter by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Comrade Oladele John Nihi, Alhaji Ododo called on the monarchs to ensure that the palliatives are distributed across the various wards of the state and also get to those who really…

Gov. Aiyedatiwa-“I Don’t Intend Removing All The Appointees” Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made it clear that his government has no intention of doing away with the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) that the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu established lately. In a meeting with the former members of the LGA and LCDA caretaker committees, Aiyedatiwa made this statement in Akure. In advance of the forthcoming local government elections in the State, he stated that the administration will shortly form transition committees for the 18 Local Government Areas and the 33 Local Council Development Areas. He contends that one of…

AFCON 2024: Super Eagles Will Lift 4th African Cup – Kogi FA Chairman Analyzed Hassan Wada, the chairman of the Kogi State Football Association, is confident that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will prevail in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition on Sunday. While there are no minnows in today’s football, Wada told TalkFooty in Abidjan that he has no concern that Cote D’viore, who he refers to as “accidental finalists,” will lose to the Nigerian national side. The fervent football official revealed that he has made a few visits to the Super Eagles camp to reassure the players of Kogi…

The IMF praises the government of Gabon for its resource mobilization efforts. The Gabon government’s attempts to mobilize resources are commended by the IMF. At the G20, the IMF and World Bank promise further climate cooperation. On Thursday in the Gabonese city of Libreville, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation met with Minister of Economy Mays Mouissi to discuss the outcomes of their most recent mission to the country. IMF specialists commended the newly elected Gabonese administration for its efforts in implementing structural changes and mobilising resources during the meeting. They advised the newly elected Gabonese authorities to keep up…

AFCON 2023: Kogi Governor Celebrates Super Eagles’ Victory Over Bafana-Bafana of S/Africa. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the Super Eagles on their well-fought victory over Bafana-Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. This was contained in a message signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicly, Mr Ismaila Isah. Governor Ododo who described the encounter as highly thrilling and exciting, commended the Super Eagles for their undying spirit which made them push harder for the victory. “This win by the Super…