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 By Ismail M. Kabir   The Traditional title of Akiliwo Ejeh (Strength of the King) Olamaboro has been conferred on Dr. Sanusi Ohiare, the exeuctive director of Rural Electrification Fund. The event held over the weekend at the palace of Ejeh of Olamaboro, in Okpo town, Olamaboro local government area, Kogi State. His Royal Highness, Chief Simeon Ujah, the paramount ruler of Olamaboro conferred the prestigious title on Dr. Sanusi alongside other illustrious sons of Olamaboro and Okunland who received various titles in appreciation of their support to the kingdom. While acknowledging the impact of Govenor Yahaya Bello's administration at the grassroots, the deputy governor of Kogi state, His Excellency Chief Edward Onoja who chaired the epoch event commended the governor for building a road "that will stand the test of time in Olamaboro". Onoja further noted that the governor's infrastructural transformation in the community made the long trip to the event a hitch-free

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District and chairman, Senate Committee on Information and Communication Technology/Cybercrime has expressed profound appreciation to the representatives of Kogi State government and his colleagues at the National Assembly for attending the public hearing of his bill seeking establishment of Steel University, Ajaokuta. Senator Oseni who also commended experts and stakeholders in the steel sector for making out time in attending the public hearing noted that the massive turn out indicated that Nigerians are highly receptive of any projects and idea that seeks true diversification of the economy. Earlier in an address, the lawmaker argued that if the country must break away from the shackles of monolithic and oil-centred economy, the need for technological-driven institutions for steel sector becomes very imperative. While emphasising on urgent need for the passage of the bill into law, the lawmaker argued that industrialized and  develope

  Saturday March 27 has been set as a melting point for leaders and volunteers in the not-for-profit Sector from kogi Central of Kogi State and beyond. Tagged ‘’Intellectual Leadership Platform’’ (ILP), the initiative is meant to address major social and economic challenges affecting the accelerated development of the Zone, and by extension, the third sector in Nigeria. It will be hosted on the theme: Repositioning Leadership for Sustainable Economic Growth. The interface which is the brain child of Trans Atlantic Consult, a Research, Recreation, and Community Development Platform, is been hosted in collaboration with World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations, WANGO, Institute for Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa, IGLSA and Ebira Unity Television. It is expected to attract about 50 CSO leaders, practitioners and key Stakeholders in the sector. Already confirmed as speakers are Mrs. Lami Onayi Ahmed, a seasoned administrator, Entrepreneur and International mentor, D

The Okene Local Government Chairman of Kogi state, Engr. Abdulrazak Mohammed and defendants from Ogu and Esusu clan have refused to obey court orders on Ugburoko land dispute despite series of petitions to the State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Recall that a judgement was passed in 2019 by the High Court of Justice of Kogi state against the Kogi state government and the Attorney General of Kogi state and other defendants on a land dispute, being a land in Ugburoko layout in Iruvochinomi, Adavi LGA, of the state. This was disclosed during an interview with Mr Shittu Abdulrahman, a stakeholder and one of the sons to Chogudo family of Ezuka clan in Iruvochinomi, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi state. Speaking as a son and one of the land owners in Ugburoko layout in the same Iruvochinomi LGA, Mr. Abdulrahman decried the refusal of the defendants to obey court orders and the impunity with which they have continued to encroach on the said land. Abdulrahman said,"After a pro

By Ismail M. Kabir The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has commended local executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adavi-Eba community for orderly conduct of the ongoing party membership registration and revalidation exercise. Dr. Sanusi conducted his APC membership revalidation today at his polling unit 001 in Adavi-Eba ward of Adavi local government area in Kogi State. While speaking with newsmen shortly after the revalidation exercise, Ohiare commended the orderly arrangements of the party executives in the area which has attracted appreciable turnout of electorates willing to join the All Progressives Congress and revalidation of existing members in the community. "This exercise is necessary for members of our community in showing support to the good works that President Muhammad Buhari and Governor Yahaya Bello have done. To achieve more from this administration, we need to show our support to the party&quo

 The people of Ajaokuta has been called to turn out enmasse for the ongoing All People's Congress (APC) membership registration and re-validation exercise holding across the country. The special adviser to Kogi State Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Abdulkareem Suleiman Onyekehi gave the passionate call over the weekend while delegating some youths for community mobilization towards ensuring mass turn out across Ajaokuta. Onyekehi said that "no one can achieve desired change by not actively participating in politics", urging the good people of Ajaokuta to turn out enmasse to register and re-validate their membership of the largest political party in Africa. He noted that by registering with the party, the people can collectively fight for the progress of Ajaokuta, drive leadership change through the power of voter cards and also stand the chance of being part of leadership. The special adviser called on all the good people of Ajaokuta home and away across the 14 wards to

By Ismail M. Kabir The Special Adviser on Special Projects to Kogi State Governor, Hon. Suleiman Abdulkareem Onyekehi has commended the committee for the Kogi Covid-19 Accelerated Recovery Economic Stimulus (CARES) 3 Result Areas otherwise known as BELLO CARES. In a statement made available to newsmen shortly after a sensitization session held today at the Glass House of Kogi State Government house, Lokoja Hon. Onyekehi lauded the team leads and their commitment to ensuring a successful implementation of the programme. Onyekehi said that "As a member of Kogi CARES Committee, and also an Assistant to the State CARES Commiteee Chairman, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiru Asiwaju Idris, we are committed to ensuring effective implementations of the BELLO CARES Programme with accountability and transparency". The programme to be implemented is under 3 Result Areas (MSMEs Grants, Livelihood Supports and Agricultural interventions) for economic

  The Executive Chairman of Okene Local Government,  Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad on Tuesday proclaimed the inauguration of the legislative arm of the Local Government at the Council Secretariat in Okene. The ceremony which attracted dignitaries, stakeholders, traditional and religious leaders as well as crowd of party supporters was conducted by the council clerk, Mr. Mustapha Jimoh Abubakar. The oath of office was administered on the Councilors by a Chief Magistrate, of Kogi State Magistrate Court, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh and subsequently sworn in the elected ward representatives. The councilors in their first sitting unanimously elected Hon. Bilikisu Aliyu Onumoko representing Abuga/Ozuja ward as legislative Council leader while Hon. Muhammed Ogirima of Idoji ward emerged the Deputy legislative council leader. In his good will message, the Executive Chairman of the Council, Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad congratulates the legislators and urged them to work collectively and in unity to sustain th

By  Ismail M. Kabir The Kogi State Social Investment Programme has concluded a 2-Day training for its staffs on ethical conducts as part of capacity building for its personnel across the state. The training was organized by the Kogi State Office of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Collaboration with the Center for Ethics And Self Value Orientation (CESVO) at the Glass House of the State government house, Lokoja between Monday and Tuesday (7th and 8th September), 2020. The chief facilitator of the programme and the Executive Director of the Organization, Ethicist (Prince) Musa Salih Yakubu said the training has equipped the participants with the wherewithal for optimum performance and would be expected to abide by standard ethics in the discharge of their duty to Kogi citizens.  In his closing remarks, the Special Adviser to the governor on Special Projects and the Focal Person, Kogi Social Investment Programme, Hon (Prince) Abdulkareem Onyekehi