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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, played host to stakeholders from the North Central Region during a zonal public hearing on the review of the vertical revenue allocation formula by the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Deputy Governor, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja declared the Hearing open on behalf of Governor Bello at the State Government House, stating that a comprehensive review is overdue. He noted that the existential realities facing the 3 Tiers of Government necessitate a more equitable sharing plan for all revenue accruing into the Federation Account. Welcoming his guests, he made a case for his brother governors in Nigeria on the need for the Federal Government to relinquish portions of her allocation to other tiers since it boasts of a larger 52.68 percent, while the 36 states and the FCT split 26.72 percent, with the Local Government Councils settling for 20.60 percent. Governor Bello said his counterparts mostly inherit unwie

Professional hunters attached to Okene Local Government in the late hours of Wednesday 20th October, 2021 requested and secured approval from the Council Chairman Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad to embark on rescue operation at Eretuba forest along Okene-Auchi road after credible intelligence of their location from the locals. The victims, an indigene of Osun state were kidnapped on Monday 18ths October, 2021 along Okene/Ogori-Magongo road. The discreet operation by the professional hunters was successful as the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt while the kidnappers escaped with various degree of bullet wounds. Locally made guns, charms, rustled castles and other items were also recovered. Sadly, one of the professional hunters paid the supreme price in the course of the operation. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic injunctions. Hon. Abdulrazaq sympathized with the outfit and assured the professional hunters of government continue support and determination

By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi  Lastborn of Team Ramatu When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass, His purposes. Of all public figures and benefactors of mankind, no one is loved by history more than the literary patron/teacher. Napoleon was just a general of forgotten battles compared with the queen who paid for Shakespeare's meals and beer in the tavern. The statesman who in his time freed the slaves, has a few enemies in posterity, whereas the literary patron and teacher has none.  We thank Gaius Maecenas for the nobility of soul we attribute to Virgil; but he isn’t blamed for the selfishness and egocentricity that the poet possessed. The patron creates 'literature through altruism,' something not even the greatest genius can do with a pen.  For Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, she is a first class 21st century teacher cum nation builder. She ensured on-the-job learning by working in open offi

[A Public Presentation by Farouk Ozigi Onimisi during a CDS meeting of Bwari Area Council, FCT, Abuja]. 30th September, 2021 Introduction Over the years, the world has experienced series of challenges in its quest for growth, peace and unity. Bearing this in mind, it is of great importance to outline the fact that evidence to this is the continuous increase of the world’s crime rate which includes rape.  Gender-based violence (GBV) is ubiquitous, but still the least human right violation in the globe. GBV is one faced by different communities and countries, but its crucial effects are global.  In a broad sense, Gender-Based Violence is one with many forms such as domestic violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation, partner violence and sexual assault (rape). These forms of violence are faced by both men and women, though it is most common in women and highly reported, under-reported for men (Tade & Udechukwu, 2020). Gender Based Violence in Nigeria Nigeria has

By Ismail M. Kabir The Ohi of Ihima, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulraheem Ogido has debunked the allegation of supply of a fake electricity transformer to Ikuehi community by Dr. Sanusi Ohiare, the Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund.  Dr. Sanusi Ohiare The denouncement was sequel to a meeting of Ikuehi Development Association (IDA) held on Monday at the Ohi's palace in Ikuehi, to address the unfounded allegation against the prompt intervention they received from a son of the soil to the plight of the community. An online news blog, Kogibiography.com has published a story on September 19th 2021 with the headline "Buhari Appointee Sanusi Ohiare Allegedly Donated Fake Transformer To His People" where the publisher, one Daniel Onimisi Ford suggested that the transformer donated out of kind gesture to Ikuehi community of Okehi local government area in Kogi State was rejected for being a refurbished one. HRH Alhaji Abdulraheem Ogido who i

By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi (In a Pre-Inaugural Online Lecture by Headlamp Movement for Sustainable Democracy, Kogi State Chapter) 18th September, 2021 Protocols  Your Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja Your Excellency, The HMoS, FCT, Hajia Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu  Very Distinguished Honourable Commissioner for Works and Housing, Hon. (Engr.) Abubakar Ohere (FNSE) Most Distinguished Honourable House of Representative Member, Okene/Ogori Federal Constituency, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Dismia, The Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Abdulmumeen Danga, The Executive Chairmen of Okene and Adavi Local Government Area here present, The National Members of HMSD here present, My State Executive Council and all Local Government Coordinators, HMSD, Kogi State Chapter  Fellow Kogites, All other protocols duly observed The lecture series is to consolidate on Headlamp Movement for Sustainable Democracy's preparedness of championing positive change

By Abdulrahim Omeiza Habib  The Hon Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr Dr. Abubakar Ohere, FNSE has commended women from the central senatorial district for their continuous prayers and support for Gov. Yahaya Bello’s successes at all times.  Engr. Ohere, who expressed this appreciation over the weekend in Okene commended the women and urged them to join the popular call for Governor Yahaya Bello to aspire for Presidency come 2023 and provide a balance, prosperous and developmental leadership after the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.  The Honourable Commissioner who was represented at Alhaji Yahaya Karaku women forum by the Council leader of Okene L.G.A, Hajia Barikisu Onumoko, empowered 3,000 women with market token in addition to numerous women being enlisted into the Social Health Insurance Scheme aimed at improving the living standard of women in the state while appealing to beneficiaries to make the best use of the knowledge and skills acquired by using the