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Gov Yahaya Bello Freezes Kogi State and Local Government Accounts

November 24, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

In a significant move aimed at ensuring strict financial discipline and transparency within the state government, Governor Yahaya Bello has ordered the immediate freezing of all state and local government…

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Former PDP Deputy Governor Joins APC Ahead of Governorship Election

September 12, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Former PDP Deputy Governor Yomi Awoniyi Joins APC Ahead of Governorship Election. Abuja, Nigeria – Arch. Yomi Awoniyi, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, has officially joined the All Progressives…

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Tribunal Sacks Senator Jibrin Isah Caught On Camera Kneeling Before Governor Yahaya Bello

September 5, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Senator Jibrin Isah, Orders Rerun in Kogi East Senatorial District. Lokoja, Kogi State – The Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has made a…

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Security agencies urged to probe Kogi politicians allegedly instigating violence

July 4, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to invite politicians expressing “sadness over the death of a criminal for questioning”. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communication,…

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Leaders warn Chairman Aduku to stop dragging ACF into political warfare or risk removal

June 27, 2023 Omajemite Don

…Advise him to limit Kogi politics to the Kogi Elders Forum. Longstanding members of the Arewa Consultative Forum have warned the new Chairman of the forum, Gabriel Aduku, to desist…

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APC Suspends Powerful Party members Gives Reasons

May 22, 2023 Media Partner

APC Suspends Igalamela/Odolu LG Executives in Kogi, Gives Reasons   In Kogi State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended all ward executive officers in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area.  …

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Governor Sanwo-Olu receives Ododo, says entire APC family’ll work for his victory in Nov poll

May 21, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Usman Ododo, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The Candidate and his entourage were in Lagos…

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[Full List] INEC Releases List Of Kogi Guber Candidates

May 13, 2023 Media Partner

INEC Releases List Of Kogi Guber Candidates   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official list of candidates for the upcoming November 11 governorship election in Kogi…

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Crisis looms as Abducted Kogi Monarch Dies In Kidnapper’s Den

April 24, 2023 Media Partner

Abducted Kogi Monarch Dies In Kidnapper’s Den   Chief David Obadofin, the traditional leader of the Aghara community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, was reportedly killed in captivity…

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‘I’m No Longer A Senator, I Am Now A Guber Candidate’ – Dino Melaye Sent Message to Wike

April 19, 2023 Jake Clifford

I’m No Longer A Senator, I Am Now A Guber Candidate – Dino Melaye Sent Message to Wike   Senator Dino Melaye, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in…

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Kogi deputy Governor, others withdraw from Guber race as Gov Bello anoints another candidate

April 13, 2023 Media Partner

Kogi deputy gov, 6 others withdraw from guber race, as Bello anoints Auditor-Gen   Edward Onoja, the deputy governor, and Mohammed Asuku, the chief of staff to Governor Yahaya Bello,…

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Kogi: Court Nullifies APC Congresses Ahead Of Governorship Primaries

April 12, 2023 Jake Clifford

Kogi: Court Nullifies APC Congresses Ahead Of Governorship Primaries     Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has nullified and set aside the Ward and Local…

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