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. Commend gov for prompt salary payment, 50% hazard allowance, solid infrastructure, others The Nigerian Medical Association, Kogi State chapter, has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his massive investments in Kogi health sector, declaring that the governor's giant strides in the sector are unmatched in the country. The medical doctors said under the administration of Governor Bello, the health sector received the greatest attention and commitment in terms of standard health care delivery for the people of the state in the last eight years, noting that "this has never been witnessed before in the state." Kogi NMA, in a goodwill message written to the governor and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Baoku Olusola and Secretary, Dr. Jonah Bola Kelvin, heaped praises on Governor Bello for prioritising the health sector and funding it massively. The doctors maintained that the infrastructure and plethora of other health care facilities built by the current administration

+ The former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Owolabi Olaide Adelami, mni  hereby commiserate with the family of Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, the government of Ondo State, the good people of Owo kingdom and the entire Ondo state over the passage of H.E. Arakunrin Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, the Governor of Ondo state who answered the ultimate call on wednesday 27th of December 2023 at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness.  The Owo born retired public servant described the passing away of Akeredolu as a big blow to the people of Ondo State especially to Owo kingdom as the ancient town lost one of her illustrious son. Adelami elougises Akeredolu on his fairless and unique leadership style, describe him as a notable son of Owo, who will be remembered for his diligent support for the security of lives and prosperities of the good people of Ondo State through the establishment  of a security outfit otherwise known as Àmòtékùn in the south western part of the c

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has presented 25 ambulances to all the local government areas of the state and some tertiary institutions as well as fire fighting vans to the state's Fire Service in Lokoja. These were part of efforts to further aid the smooth functioning of the state’s health sector adjudged as one of the best in the country currently, in line with the State government's prioritisation of the sector and to enable quicker handling of emergencies.  The Governor also presented 40 SUV cars and four Hilux vans to the state’s lawmakers and judges at a brief ceremony on Friday, in Lokoja, the state capital.  Governor Bello stressed that the autonomy granted to the legislature and Local Government was geared towards service delivery, noting that the Judiciary, Legislature and Local Governments had enjoyed their autonomy under his administration. He said, "Today we can boost of a reference specialist hospital in Okene, that has been adjudged the best in Sub Sah

In their determination to derail the Edo Agenda for a Governor of Esan extraction in 2024 being championed by Governor Godwin Obaseki , some aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state have decided to join forces together.  In a meeting held in the Abuja residence of the South South Zonal Chairman of the PDP on Thursday, the aspirants undertook to collapse their ambition and present a common front against the perceived favourite of the Governor, Barr. Asue Ighodalo.  Aspirants who attended the meeting included Comrade Philip Shuaibu,  Rt. Hon. Ogbeide Ihama and Hon. Felix Akhabue aka Joefel.  In the meeting also were Chief Dan Obih, Chief Benjamin Ceaser the State Treasurer,  Destiny Oreye the State Youth leader, Barr Nosa Adams, Hon. Johnson Agbolagba,  Mrs Lucy Omagbon, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, Hon. Jude Imague and Hon. Zuberious Edeoghon.  According to an insider, they all agreed that Barr Asue Ighodalo will win the primary if they all go into the field with him. The r

Former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, has attributed the peaceful conduct of the Kogi State governorship election on November 11 to the broad acceptance of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Usman Ododo.   During the reception of Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor-Elect Ododo at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Akande expressed commendation.  He lauded Governor Bello for overseeing the remarkably peaceful election and urged the governor-elect to remain true to his promises and steadfast in fulfilling the responsibilities of his new office. Governor Yahaya Bello, while speaking during the visit, assured citizens and party stakeholders that the state’s governor-elect, Usman Ododo, would fulfill his campaign promises to the people with increased development in the state. He also emphasised Ododo's commitment to delivering on electoral pledges. Governor Bello acknowledged the significant roles played by Baba Akande before, during, and after the November 11 gov

'Melaye has no confidence in himself, not just Judiciary'  The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has said that the Social Democratic Party has a lot of explaining to do as regards the purported attack on the Secretary of the Election Tribunal in Kogi State, which was said to have occurred in "spurious circumstances". Addressing a press conference at the APC National Secretariat, in Abuja, on Thursday, the National Publicity Secretary (NPS)  of the party, Felix Morka, said SDP's utterances and actions, prior to, and since the purported occurrence, betrayed "suspicious special knowledge of the incident" and called on security agencies to do a thorough investigation into the alleged incident. The party condemned, as dangerous, the incendiary rhetoric of opposition figures in Kogi State who continued to inflame passion and incite strife, noting that "their actions and utterances provide a charged atmosphere for escalation of vi

The Kogi State Police Command has urged the general public to refrain from statement that “may prejudice ongoing investigation into” the alleged attack on the Tribunal Secretary, David Mike.  The Spokesperson for the Command, SP Williams Ovye Aya, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital.  The statement reads, “On Monday 04/12/2023 about 1820hrs, one Mr David Umar Mike 'm', Secretary to Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, along with Labode Apreala (f) Confidential Secretary and Hassimu Adamu, Assistant Secretary, came to State Criminal Investigation Department, Kogi State Police Headquarters and reported that on the said date, the three of them left their Hotel rooms in Lokoja about 1300hrs heading to their Office at the High Court Complex driving in his (David’s) Peugeot 406 car.” “That just before the CBN at about 1320hrs, one SUV vehicle which had earlier overtaken him blocked his car with two other SUVs following behind.” “All

Our attention has been drawn to desperate moves by the Social Democratic Party in Kogi State and ethnic jingoists to paint the state unsafe by orchestrating supposed attacks on the Secretary of the Tribunal, Mr. Mike David, to cover up their already exposed plans of filing petition against the November 11 election outside the period allowed under the Electoral Act. Recall that some patriotic lawyers, from across the three senatorial districts of the state, had, in the early hours of Monday, alerted the public to the clandestine plan of the SDP and its Governorship candidate to file their petition through the backdoor and backdate same in order to circumvent the provisions of the Electoral Act. It is not hard for the discerning to see through the concocted lies and warped strategy of the SDP, as the purpoted attack on the Tribunal Secretary was said to have occurred on the day their dubious, anti-democratic plan was exposed. Why was he not attacked before the midnight of December 3, 202

. Call on Tribunal to fish out members allegedly contracted to execute plan . Vow to challenge any move contrary to law with 'incontrovertible facts' Lawyers and Activists from Kogi State have raised the alarm over what they described as a clandestine move by the Social Democratic Party and its Governorship candidate to file their petition against the outcome of the November 11 election through the backdoor and backdate same to circumvent the provisions of the Electoral Act. The lawyers, under the aegis of the United Front for Democracy, raised the alarm following the closure of the window allowed for the filing of electoral petition with all allegations and petition relating to the petition front-loaded, in line with Section 134 of the Electoral Act. They spoke at a press conference in Lokoja, on Monday.  Convener, United Front for Democracy, Barr. Yetunde Olubunmi Shaibu, who spoke on behalf of the activists, said they had credible intelligence that the SDP candidate had yet

The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Police, Department of State Services and other security agencies to immediately curb what it described as the slide to anarchy in the state.  The Council called for the arrest the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, and his supporters who allegedly masterminded the attack on the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state in the early hours of Friday. The APC Campaign Council said the attack was perpetrated days after it alerted the nation of the plans of SDP thugs to attack INEC, adding that "they have finally done their worst by attacking the residence of the Kogi State INEC Commissioner, engaging security agents in a fierce gun battle and eventually burning down some vehicles in the residence and in the area." The Director of Media and Publicity/Spokesperson for the Campaign Council, Kingsley Fanwo, who spoke at an emergency p