Tag: Kogi State Government
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Hunters, Vigilante Operatives Foil Police Station Attack In Kogi
Local hunters, men of the Kogi State Vigilante Services along with other security operatives on Sunday foiled an attack on the Okene Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force. The gunmen, numbering over 30, stormed the Area Command but were effectively repelled, while explosives meant to destroy the command were immediately detonated by experts…
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New Minimum Wage: Government just received Committee’s report, currently receiving attention… Hannah Odiyo, HoS
Says Organised Labour is aware, enjoin union to say the truth The Head of Service of Kogi State, Mrs Hannah Odiyo has called on Organised Labour in Kogi not to jeopardize the ongoing government’s efforts on the new minimum wage implementation with unfounded allegations and insinuations that are far from the truth. Mrs Odiyo who…
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Distribution of Tractors to Kogi farmers, Gov Bello ignites ‘Operation feed the People’ says Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for the provision of hundreds of tractors to Kogi farmers, saying he has reinvigorated ‘Operation Feed the People’ policy. According to Omoluabi, the governor’s gesture is a demonstration of his commitment to ensure food security for…
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Governor Bello fixes date for school resumption in Kogi
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday announced that schools at all levels in the state would resume on September 14, 2020. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Mr. Wemi Jones, said this includes primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the state. He made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja.…
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Gov. Bello’s victory good omen for democratic advancement, Kogi restoration, says Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated his principal, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on his victory at the Supreme Court on Monday. Omoluabi says it is good day for all lovers of democracy in Nigeria and across the world, adding that the verdict of the eminent jurists of…
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Kogi government transfers beggars, destitute
The Kogi State government, on Tuesday, repatriated 78 beggars and mentally challenged persons back to their states of origin. Those repatriated are from five identified states in the North, including Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi and Zamfara. The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Fatima Kabir Buba, said those affected were evacuated…
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Kogi partners ICPC to fight corruption
The Kogi State government has reiterated its readiness to combat corruption in the society. This was stated in Lokoja by the Kogi State commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo while receiving the ICPC Commissioner in charge of the State, Mr. Chile P. Ogwuegbu (Esq) who led a delegation of ICPC Staff to his…
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Court remands man, 35 for spreading fake news in Kogi
The Kogi State Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Lokoja has adjourned till next week Tuesday to determine the bail application for one Habib Rabiu (35), who was accused of spreading fake news. It would be recalled that the defendant alleged through his Facebook account that fever is killing many people in Kogi State, a situation…
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Kogi state, Korea commence processes to strengthen technology-based education
As part of efforts to improve practical knowledge-based education, the Kogi State Government and the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, KOICA have commenced measure to build on their existing relationship to improve technology-based education in the state. In a teleconference meeting held on Monday, 10 August which the Governor participated…
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Kogi commences fumigation of schools, to sanction non-compliance
The Kogi state government has commenced the fumigation of schools ahead of resumption. This is even as the government warns school proprietors to ensure a total compliance as a means of reducing the spread of coronavirus or risk sanctions. The commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jones stated this at the commencement of…