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Bello’s Responsive Governance, Transparency, Accountability Remain our Compass – Engr Bashir Gegu Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr Abubakar Bashir Gegu has said that despite seemingly emerging insurmountable challenges, the government of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo is determined to meticulously follow the progressive and sound legacy of responsive governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness bequeathed by the immediate past government of Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Addressing some of his professional colleagues who came on a courtesy visit to his Lokoja residence yesterday, Engr Bashir Gegu noted that Alhaji Ododo’s government is not ready to adopt a ‘trial and…

Tribunal: Falsehood Can’t Derail Ododo’s Performance – Kogi Auditor-General for LG Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege has reaffirmed that his principal, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo would remain resolute in his commitment to meeting the needs of the people despite the ongoing legal proceedings challenging his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election. Hon. Yakubu made this known recently in Abuja while reacting to the various biased narratives being fed to the public by opposition parties, particularly the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The Local Government Auditor-General noted that while others poorly utilized the November 11…

Tinubu Assures Qatari Investors of Conducive Business Environment, Warns Against Corruption President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Qatar business investors of absolute conducive environment where business could thrive for the benefit of both countries. He equally emphasized his stance against corruption while urging Qatar businessmen to directly report to him in case any Nigerian government official demands for kickbacks in the course of establishing their business in Nigeria. The Nigerian President who has been consistent in wooing more business investments to his country since inception of his government made this known during Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, just…

Governor Ododo Mourns Passing of Nigerian Actor, Mr. Ibu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed deep condolences over the passing of famous Nigerian actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, who passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 62. Governor Ododo in his condolence message commended the immense contribution of Mr. Ibu to the Nigerian film industry where he left an indelible mark through his remarkable talent and comedic genius. The Governor noted that Mr. Ibu’s versatile performances in over 200 films, including the iconic Mr. Ibu series, brought joy and laughter to…

Gov Ododo Calls for Unity as Omala Stakeholders Pay Courtesy Visit Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for enduring unity, love and peaceful coexistence as he received stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area on courtesy visit. The Governor made the call today in Abuja where he reiterated that only mutual respect and substance of communal living amongst the various sections of Kogi State can partly guarantee a more inclusive and egalitarian Kogi State where everyone are equal stakeholders. During the meeting, Governor Ododo stressed the importance of forward-thinking governance and advised the stakeholders to move away from…

Senate Rejects Proposed Electricity Price Hike, Urges Probe Into Power Sector Challenges The Nigerian Senate has disagreed with the Ministry of Power on its plan to raise electricity prices, citing economic difficulties faced by its citizens. They also opposed the federal government’s decision to end electricity subsidies and urged the government to drop the idea of raising tariffs. Addressing the issue on the floor of the house in their last sitting, the Senate instructed the power committee to look into the N2 trillion needed for subsidy payments, debts in the sector, and the state of metering nationwide. The representative of…

Governor Ododo, Dapo, Oyebanji, Others Present as President Tinubu Commissions Lagos Red Line Rail Project President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has today in company of Governors of Kogi, Ekiti, Ogun States and other dignitaries commissioned 37km red rail line with 13 stations, integrating key bus terminals at Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja, Ebute Metta, Iju and Iddo in Lagos State. The project which has connection to the international and domestic wings of the Murtala Muhammed Airport was initiated and completed by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ease commuting within Lagos metropolis. The host Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife, Ibijoke,…

FAAC: Kogi Govt. Discloses Disbursement Breakdown for February The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has convened its monthly meeting for February 2024 to assess and approve the distribution of funds among the three tiers of government. Representing Kogi State Government at the meeting in Abuja was the Hon. Commissioner of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA. As follows are the detailed breakdown of the allocation from the federation account for the month as mentioned above for both the state and local governments: State’s net statutory allocation amounted to N1,072,602,477.91. Hillcrest TV News gathered that there were…

Tribunal Dismisses APP’s Petition Against Ododo’s Victory The petition filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP), challenging the victory of Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State in the November 11, gubernatorial election has been dismissed by the Kogi Governorship Election tribunal sitting in Abuja. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, by the Chairman of the Tribunal, Hon. Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin–Kudu, following the withdrawal of the petition by Counsel to the Petitioner, Daniel Edeachi, Esq. According to reports gathered by Fancy Media Team, “ The APP in a petition with No.…

Gov Ododo Flags off Distribution of Food Items to Kogi People Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off the distribution of food items as palliatives to the people of the state to cushion the prevailing difficulty faced by Nigerians. Flagging off the distribution on Tuesday in Lokoja, Alhaji Ododo said the palliative being provided was in fulfillment of his promise to the people of the state while campaigning to be Governor of the state. He said, it is also in his determination to build on the legacies of his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello that he is committing…