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CELEBRATING GOV. ODODO’S RECORD-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENT IN KOGI LG POLLS, EMPOWERING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP The Avoyi Team 4 Ododo Progressive Forum, a political group in Kogi State, has commended Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration for its outstanding performance in the recent local government polls. A historic election that saw all 21 chairpersons elected, including the first female chairpersons in Kogi State’s history. Avoyi Nwogu, the convener and Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to the Governor, praised the elected councillors across the 239 wards, stressing the significant female representation in the scheme of things. She noted that the present administration…

Governor Ododo Approves N72,500 as New Minimum Wage After due consultations with organised labour and other necessary agencies, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the immediate implementation of Seventy-two thousand, five hundred nairas as a new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. Governor Ododo has also direct the suspension of all taxation elements attached to the new minimum wage for workers for the period of 12 months. Hillcrest TV also exclusively gathered that the implementation of the consequential adjustments has been ratified which is to take effect immediately. Recalled that the state government in readiness…

Fubara to Swear in 23 New Rivers LG Chairmen Today Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas today, at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This comes a day after the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted elections at the grassroots level. The Action People’s Party (APP) emerged victorious, winning 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the oil-rich state. However, the declaration of results for Etche Local Government Area (LGA) was suspended due to ongoing collation. In a…

River State Election: APP Takes 22 Out of 23 Chairmanship Positions The Action People’s Party (APP) has made a clean sweep in the Rivers State local government election, winning 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions. This was announced by Adolphus Enebeli, the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The APP’s victory is a significant milestone for the party, and many are celebrating this win as a triumph for democracy. However, the results for Etche Local Government Area (LGA) are still pending due to ongoing collation. Enebeli has assured that the…

Rivers State Local Government Election: Governor Fubara Defies IGP’s Order Governor Fubara has rejected the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) last-minute directive to halt the Rivers State local government election, slated for October 5. Fubara asserts his constitutional authority to conduct the election, aligning with the President’s powers. The IGP’s order follows an Abuja Court ruling prohibiting police involvement in the election. However, the River State High Court has upheld the election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 5th October, 2024. The River State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has requests voter registration from INEC as Gov. Fubura shows optimism for the…

Group Urges President Tinubu to Intervene as EFCC’s Actions Against Ex-Gov. Bello Hinder Kogi’s Development A group, Odu Akowe Network, Youth and Student wing says the persistent alleged persecution, harassment, and intimidation of former Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC) is hindering the peace and development of Kogi State. Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, Noah Agada, Spokesperson of the Group, disclosed that the constant scrutiny of the past administration by the EFCC, which is being masterminded by persons who are out to score personal political gains with the intent to persecute rather…

Lion killed Zookeeper in OGUN State Tragedy struck at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when a lion attacked and killed its 35-year-old handler, Babaji Daule, from Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening. According to Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Chief Security Officer of the library reported the incident to the divisional police officer, which was later escalated to the state command office. Babaji Daule was a trained handler of the male lion at the zoological garden. This shocking event raises concerns about the safety protocols in place at the…

Kogi Auditor-General for LG Recieves ANAN’s Award of Fellowship The Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN) has concluded plans to confer Award of Fellowship on Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Honourable Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege popularly known as Fancy. While delivering letter of nomination to the awardee yesterday, the Chairman of Kogi State chapter of ANAN, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha who led the delegation noted that Honourable Yakubu has been a shining example in accounting profession through exhibition of high ethical and professional standard. The ANAN delegation also used the opportunity to congratulate the Auditor-General for Local Government for…

Insecurity: Governor Ododo Launches Metropolitan Quick Response (MQR) Squad in Kogi In a bid to tame the upsurge of criminal activities in Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has launched a security initiative named Metropolitan Quick Response Squad to combat hoodlums across the state. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the new initiative will operate in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force to establish formidable joint task force. While officially unveiling the squad at the Government House in Lokoja, Governor Ododo restated the commitment of his administration to dealing decisively with…

Students’ Welfare Remains Governor Ododo’s Top Priority, Says Nihi Oladele The Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Youths and Student Matters, Comrade Oladele John Nihi has reaffirmed that the administration of his principal is committed to meeting the needs and welfare of Kogi youths and students across the state and beyond. Comrade Nihi who was the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo before his elevation to the new office of Special Adviser said the Governor is poised to enhancing academic experience of the youths by implementing various initiatives to support the education sector in the state.…