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Bayelsa election: There were more than enough reasons for Jonathan to work against his party, if indeed he did – Garba Shehu alleges
“We really must stop this habit of blaming President (Muhammadu) Buhari for everything, including issues that are not his business.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, was quoted as saying this during an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. He was responding to the various ...Alleged vote-buying: I dare APC to sue me – Dino Melaye
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kogi West senatorial election, Dino Melaye, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sue him. He said this in reaction to an allegation that he was caught on camera sharing money to some voters while on queue to cast their ballot during the election. ...Anyone parading as Kogi Dep. gov is an impostor, should be jailed –Achuba
Simon Achuba Mr Simon Achuba has insisted that he is the deputy governor of Kogi State and any other person parading himself as deputy governor is an impostor who should be jailed. Achuba disclosed this while reacting to questions during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. When asked if he wants ...Onoja confirmed as Deputy Governor of Kogi State
Mr. Edward Onoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr Edward Onoja as the deputy governor of the state. Mr Onoja was confirmed as deputy governor on Monday after he was screened by members of the House at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Lokoja, the state capital. He is ...Kogi Dep. Gov. impeached over alleged gross misconduct
Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, has been impeached by the State House of Assembly on the recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry that investigated allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that his impeachment which was ...Polio: Two unconfirmed cases reported in 2 LGAs in Kogi after 10 years
Two unconfirmed cases of the polio virus have been reported in Kogi State after being polio-free for 10 years. Dr Abubakar Yakubu, Executive Director, Kogi Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KSPHCDA), disclosed this on Friday at a stakeholders meeting with the Social Mobilisation Committee (SMC) for National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) in Lokoja. Yakubu said ...STEM: NNPC to Award Scholarship to 10 Deserving Girls From 10 Primary Schools in Kogi
NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has promised to build and equip a Science and Technology Laboratory to enhance pupils’ interest in science and engineering profession, especially the Girl Child. Mr Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of NNPC, disclosed this at Foundation laying ceremony of a laboratory, to mark the sixth ...Ajaokuta Steel Complex: We Have Gone Beyond Our Promises- Osinbajo
Ajaokuta Steel Complex Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday assured the people of Kogi that the Ajaokuta Steel Complex would soon come alive and be running for the benefits of the people. Osinbajo made the statement at the Civic Centre at the Palace of Attah of Igala, Dr Idakwo Michael Ameh-Oboni, as part of ...Badeh: IGP Deploys Intelligence Team to Nasarawa to Fish Out Killers
CDS, Alex Badeh The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris has deployed the Police Intelligence Response Team and the Special Tactical Squad to Nasarawa State to fish out the killers of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. Spokesman for Nasarawa State Police Command, Kennedy Idirisu, said in Lafia ...Oshiomhole returns, recounts ordeal at DSS
Adams Oshiomhole, the runaway Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is back to Nigeria and has dismissed the story that he was quizzed by DSS for hours. He told editors in Lagos on Saturday that he was not arrested or detained but was merely invited by DSS and asked a few question concerning his ...
