By Evergreen Okogene, Lokoja It’s no longer news that former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been having a running battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration since he assumed office. He faced allegations of diverting Kogi state funds in 2015, almost six months before…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly orders Lands and Public Complaints Committees to investigate and question the State Lands Commissioner, NASIDA’s Director General, and the community leader of Ekye Development Area over alleged illegal sale of 9,000 hectares of land in Doma’s Ekye area. Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the House, issued the directive…
There are strong Indications that the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, may be summoned by the House of Representatives, upon resumption of plenary next week to defend allegations of fraud, abuse of office and arbitrariness in the management of the ministry. This is a sequel to the petition written to the Green Chamber…
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has formally kicked off the campaign for the forthcoming local government election, charging All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates and stakeholders to ensure a decisive win on October 19. On Thursday, the campaign flag-off at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja drew leaders and thousands of party supporters from…
Mr. Abubakar Idris Gegu, a notable stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi – Koton Karfe Local Government, has offered a glowing accolade to his elder brother, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in celebration of his 45th birthday Hon. Idris Gegu extolled Hon. Engr. Bashir Gegu…
By Wilson Macaulay Emevor community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State was agog with a grand celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as prominent dignitaries, traditional Rulers, political class, and members of the public gathered from all walks of life to honor the late Royal Majesty Johnson Ologho Erieyovwe, of blessed memory….
….Assures new appointees of Gov Ododo’s cooperation and support By Yahaya Idris, Kogi A delegation of newly appointed ward and local government assistants paid a thank-you visit to Chief Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi local government and Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, in appreciation of…
….Prof. Halima tasked stakeholders to proactively tackle menace A University don has emphasized the crucial role stakeholders play in combating gender-based violence against women in society. Associate Professor Halima Doma, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, highlighted the significance during the Female Law Students’ Forum, Nsuk chapter’s ‘Empowering…
By Jim Derek Onokuta Senator Ned Nwoko’s push for the establishment of Anioma State has raised eyebrows about his strategy and possible repercussions for Delta State. Senator Nwoko’s manner of issuing instructions to State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as shown in a trending video, is deemed crude, disrespectful, insensitive, and unacceptable, highlighting his significant…
Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, has received a Fellowship award from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. During ICSAN’s 48th Annual Conference Dinner and Awards, Professor Sulaiman was recognized alongside two other notable Nigerians with Honorary Fellowship Awards, exploring ‘New Governance…