2023 Archives - Page 8 of 147

Nov

05

2023

Ohinoyi’s Demise: Governor Bello Receives Emir of Kano, HRM Ado Bayero, CFR, On Condolences

Politics, Sponsored2023, Kogi State, Politics, RIP, Yahaya Bello

Lokoja, Kogi State Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, on Sunday received the Emir of Kano, HRM Aminu Ado Bayero, CFR, as he visited to offer his condolences. During the visit, Alhaji Ado Bayero expressed his purpose in visiting, which was to extend his sympathies to the Government, the Governor, and the People of Kogi State following the passing of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ado Ibrahim, CFR, who peacefully departed on October 29, 2023. Governor Bello expressed his deep appreciation to the Emir and the Emirates Council for their heartfelt condolences and the effort of…

Nov

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Usman Ododo to Prioritize Youth Empowerment In Kogi State

News2023, All Progressives Congress, Kogi State, Politics, Usman Ododo

The All Progressives Congress, APC hopeful in the November 2023 Kogi gubernatorial election, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has re-emphasized his resolve to prioritize youth empowerment as the surest approach to ensuring that the youths are useful to themselves and the society, thereby curbing many social vices like cultism, drug abuse, trafficking, and other harmful practices associated with idleness induced by unemployed. The Indefatigable leader gave this assurance when a group of youths in the state paid him a courtesy visit to register support for his candidacy. He said he has taken time to understudy the trend as a grassroots politician…

Nov

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Natasha Akpoti sworn in as senator for Kogi Central.

News2023, Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been sworn in by the Senate to serve as the senator for the Kogi Central senatorial district. As of now, Natasha is the 10th Upper Legislative Chamber's fourth female senator and the first senator from Kogi State. The oath was administered to her on Thursday on the floor of the upper legislative body by the Senate Clerk as directed by Senator Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate. This came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented her with the Certificate of Return designating her as the lawfully elected Senator for…

Nov

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Wike declares, “Let heaven come down” in his fight with Fubara.

News2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has promised not to give up on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in their continuing power struggle. Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly is impeaching Fubara, who fell out with Wike, his predecessor. Impeachment proceedings against the governor had been started by several House members and Wike's supporter, Speaker of the Assembly Martin Amaewhule. The Majority Leader of the House, Ehie Edison, who is thought to be a loyalist of Fubara, had been suspended by Wike's friends. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting regarding the situation in Abuja…

Nov

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court orders Assembly and CJ to maintain status quo, stops Fubara’s impeachment.

News2023, Court, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

An interim injunction prohibiting the Rivers State House of Assembly and Speaker Martins Amaewhule from taking any further action on the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been issued by a Rivers State High Court located in the Isiokpo Division of the Ikwerre Local Government Area. The Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, the Deputy Speaker, and the Clerk of the House are also in a constrained state. The governor filed a lawsuit, and Justice Ben Whyte, the presiding judge, issued the order in response. Governor Siminalayi Fubara In the interim, while the Motion on Notice is being…