Kogi

Kogi’s Gov Ododo retains nine of Bello’s 16 commissioners

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State is retaining nine of the 16 commissioners who served in the cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking shortly after he was…

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Kogi Gov dissolves cabinet, appoints new members 2 weeks to end tenure

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has dissolved his cabinet and appointed new one as part of transition process for the  incoming administration in the state. The Kogi State Governor-Elect, …

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10 arrested over illegal mining, 50 trucks impounded

…….in Kogi Kogi State has arrested not fewer than 10 persons over illegal mining, according to Mr Bashiru Gegu, solid and natural resources commissioner. He told newsmen on Monday in…

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Kogi LG chairmen, councillors quit as tenure ends

The 21 Local Government Chairmen and 239 councillors in Kogi State have vacated their offices following the expiration of their three year tenure as elected council officials. Their tenure of…

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Kogi Assembly threatens ministry over N497.3m WAEC exam fees

….. gives December 30 ultimatum The Kogi State House of Assembly has given December 30 ultimatum to the state Ministry of Education to pay N497.3 million examination fees to the…

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INEC presents certificates of return to Kogi governor-elect, Ododo, deputy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented certificates of return to the Kogi Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo and his Deputy, Joel Salifu. Ododo and Salifu of the All Progressive…

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INEC defends Kogi guber poll as free, fair, credible

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the November 11 Kogi State governorship election was free, fair and credible, faulting claims that it tampered with the accredited figures of voters…

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Kogi Gov accepts Appeal Court victory of PDP’s Natasha

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State said he has accepted the ruling of the Appeal Court which affirmed the election of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan, as the Senator for Kogi Central. The…

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Kogi Gov denies assassination attempt on his life, Police investigate

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has denied alleged assassination attempt on his life on Sunday even as the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has begun investigation…

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Kogi Gov sacks aide on stakeholders’ relations

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kog I State on Monday announced the sacking of his Special Adviser (SA) on Stakeholders Relations, Mr Anthony Ogah. The sack is contained in a statement…

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