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Kogi Governor Commits to Sustaining Security Measures The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman, has pledged his commitment to ensuring that his administration sustains the effort to tackle security challenges in the state. Governor Odovo made the remark while speaking to journalists at the end of a closed-door meeting with Caretaker Chairmen from across the twenty-one (21) Local Government Areas of the state in Government House, Lokoja. According to the Governor, the effort is a deliberate measure aimed at mitigating the pockets of crime and threats to lives and property in some parts of the state. The Governor…

Inflation: Kogi Governor Promises to Tackle Food Insecurity In the face of raging food insecurity in Kogi State and across the country, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman has pledged to evolve immediate measures to tackle the scourge in order to ameliorate the hardship in the state. Governor Ododo made this known today through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismaila Isah immediately after an emergency meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting which is at the instance of President…

Today at the Presidential Villa, there was a small amount of drama as Sim Fubara, the incumbent governor of River State ignored Nyesom Wike the minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The 36 state governors and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened at the Presidential Villa to discuss the state of the nation. The politicians had been at odds about who should lead Rivers State. In a now-viral video, Fubara greeted Vice President Kashim Shettima by walking past his predecessor, who insisted on shaking hands (Wike). Sim Fubura attention was drawn by the vice president before the duo exchange pleasantries.

AFCON 2023: Kogi Plans to Honour Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke, Other Sports Envoys Kogi State Government says is gearing up to honour its homegrown hero, Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke, and fellow sports diplomats for their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe Aridaojo, revealed this during a meeting with members of the State’s chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Lokoja. Acknowledging the players’ contributions, despite Nigeria’s loss to Cote d’Ivoire, Anyebe stressed the need to recognize their…

President Tinubu to Embark on Addis Ababa Journey President Bola Tinubu is to depart Abuja on Thursday, February 15, to attend the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s summit, themed “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” focuses on building resilient education systems to enhance access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa. According to a statement from Ajuri Ngelali, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu would engage in high-level discussions with other African leaders on institutional reforms…

FG to Continue Payment of Wage Award The Federal Government has assured Nigeria workers of its decision to continue payment of wage Award this week. This was made known by the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha during a meeting with the Executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in Abuja. The Minister further gave the assurance that the ultimatum to the government on the implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with them on 2nd October, 2023 would be met. Onyejeocha also implored the labour leaders to withdraw their 14-day ultimatum, as the government had…

Breaking: President Tinubu gives Super Eagles MON national award in Abuja In the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which was organized by the Côte d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles of Nigeria came in as the first runner-up on the night of Sunday, 11th February, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu On Tuesday, gave the Super Eagles of Nigeria a piece of land and a national accolade as the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), together with apartments in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The pronouncement was made by President Tinubu during his meeting with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…