The South East caucus of the National Assembly has raised concerns about the exclusion of beneficiaries from the region’s tertiary institutions in the recent disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The caucus observed that the South East was conspicuously absent from the list of beneficiaries, despite a substantial sum of N2.95 billion already being disbursed to 27,667 students from 19 institutions across the country. In a joint statement issued by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Leader of the South East Senate Caucus, and Rt. Hon. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, Leader of the South East Caucus of the House…
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Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has threatened to reveal more details about Governor Godwin Obaseki’s alleged misconduct if the governor’s surrogates continue to insult him in the media. Shaibu, who served as deputy governor since 2016, said he has tolerated Obaseki’s actions for over 15 months and warned that his silence should not be mistaken for weakness. Shaibu issued the warning during an interview after Sunday Mass at the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria conference in Auchi, Edo State. He criticized Obaseki for actions he said were contrary to the principles of servant leadership. The deputy governor called on…
The Executive Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. (Dr) John Gabaya, has sent a message of congratulations to Hon. Musa Dikko on his recent appointment as the Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Public Complaints Commission (PCC). Dikko’s appointment, announced alongside 37 other commissioners representing the 36 states and the FCT, has been described by Dr. Gabaya as both fitting and promising. Hon. Musa Dikko, who previously served as the Executive Chairman of Bwari Area Council from 2016 to 2019, has been recognized for his extensive experience in public service. A statement issued on sunday by his Chief Press…
***Commends journalists for unprecedented harmonious relationship By Friday Idachaba GOVERNOR Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reiterated the commitment of his administration to transparency and accountability with a resolve towards upholding a robust engagement with the Media towards adequate information flow. Ododo who disclosed this during the Grand Finale of the 2024 Press Week of state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) commended journalists in the state for the harmonious relationship with his government. He noted that with his stance on transparency and accountability, there was need for the people to be adequately informed of his policies…
In a bid to bolster agricultural productivity in Kogi East, Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has donated a significant quantity of fertilizer to farmers in the Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency. This initiative is part of the senator’s broader effort to support local farmers and ensure a successful harvest during the current farming season. His special adviser on Media Mikail Ibrahim in a statement on Sunday indicated that the fertilizer donation, aimed at benefiting households across the region, underscores Senator Echocho’s commitment to agricultural development. Speaking on the distribution, Senator Echocho emphasized that the initiative is non-partisan and open to all farmers in…
The Kogi Collectives (KC), a leading socio-cultural organization, has extended congratulations to Governor Usman Ododo following the Supreme Court’s ruling that affirmed his election as the Governor of Kogi State. In a statement issued yesterday in Lokoja, the Kogi Collectives described the Supreme Court’s decision as a reflection of the will of the people, who overwhelmingly supported Governor Ododo at the polls. The group, led by Hon. Philip Olusesan Orebiyi and Mr. Segun Arogboni, represents various ethnic and religious communities within the state. Members of the Kogi Collectives who attended the meeting, including Barr. Yetunde Shuaibu, Mr. Kamal Toyin, Mr.…
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa has accused armed groups of orchestrating an ethnic cleansing campaign following the recent killing of 13 farmers in Angwan Maigiro, Allawa district of Shiroro Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred last week, is part of a disturbing pattern of violence that has plagued the region for years. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Vatsa argued that the repeated assaults on farming communities in Shiroro, Rafi, Munya, and Paikoro local government areas go beyond ordinary banditry. He…
In her bid to advance the culture and creative economy sector in Nigeria the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa will officially launch the 54th edition of the Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Summit (CCES) The event is billed to take place on Monday, August 26th, 2024, at the Ajuji Greenwich Hotel, Abuja.q1 The special adviser on media to the minister Nneka Ikem Anibeze indicated that the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) under the Minister’s leadership, organized the pivotal event to showcase the culture and creative economy sector in Nigeria. According to the…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. RECTOR of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, has in a heartwarming congratulatory message, praised the Supreme Court’s reaffirmation of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s mandate, describing it as a “well-deserved victory.” Prof. Usman, in the congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen, congratulated the governor on behalf of the polytechnic’s management, staff and students. He commended the governor’s impressive performance and expressed confidence in his ability to transform the state with the “needless distractions” squelched by the Supreme Court judgement. “This victory is seen as a testament to the governor’s popularity and…
***Urges all to join hands with Ododo to move Kogi forward By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja Kogi State House of Assembly has described the Friday Supreme Court Verdict reaffirming Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’ mandate as “Victor for all” and congratulated and the All Progressives Congress (APC) In a statement signed by Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Publicity and Strategy, Prince Bode Ogunmola, the Assembly described the victory as a win-win for the people of Kogi state irrespective of political leanings. The House further noted that given the outcome of the case, it was obvious that “it is a case…