Tag: Kogi state
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PRESS RELEASE THE DEATH OF PROF AJIBERO, A MONUMENTAL AND PERSONAL LOSS, SEN. SMART ADEYEMI MOURNS WITH OWE COMMUNITY
Thursday 26th August, 2021 The Senator representing the good people of Kogi West, and Chairman Senate Committee on Aviation, Distinguished Senator Smart Adeyemi has said the news of the sudden departure of Professor Matthew Idowu Ajibero was not only shocking but equally devastating. In his words, “Prof Ajibero was a statesman, a great intellectual, community…
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GYB@46: DISCUSSANTS CANVASS FOR PEACE, ONENESS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA
A cross section of panelist at the GYB@46 symposium on security and the roles of youths, have canvassed for peaceful coexistence, integration, youth leadership and women inclusiveness affirming that these areas would guarantee a safer and better Nigeria The symposium discussants at the event included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Dr. Bilikisu Magoro,…
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Okun people write NASS, seek relocation to South West
The Okun ethnic nationality in Kogi State has demanded relocation from the North-Central geopolitical zone to the South-West. They also wanted a separate state which would be made up of the Okun people and the core Yoruba speaking part of Kwara State. Their demand was contained in the memorandum sent to the Senate Committee on…
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Kogi govt moves to boost health sector, to float ‘Bello Care’
As Nigeria healthcare system continues to experience pressure over the outbreak of COVID-19, the Kogi State Government has developed strategies to ensure effective service delivery to people of the State. This is following among other interventions the approval of loan facility of 2 billion naira by the State Executive Council on Wednesday. Briefing newsmen at…
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Kabba lockdown records total compliance
The restriction of movements imposed on Kabba town in Kabba Bunu local government area of Kogi start has recorded an overwhelming success. The state governor, Yahaya Bello had announced the lockdown following unconfirmed report of coronavirus outbreak in the area. When SGTV visited the area on Wednesday, social and economic activities were at a standstill…