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15May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

Presidential Committee to Roll Out Nationwide Deployment of CNG Starting May 29

An official announcement has been made by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) regarding the commencement of a nationwide deployment commencing on May 29. This follows a mandate from President Bola Tinubu for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to initiate the procurement of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas. In a statement released by Michael Oluwagbemi, who serves as the Programme Director and Chief Executive of the Initiative, it was disclosed that President Tinubu will virtually commission critical gas supply projects at NNPCL between May 15 and 22 in Abuja. “In adherence to our commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon footprints, PCNGI is embarking on an extensive pre-launch schedule with the objective of ...

Appeal to Governor Ododo from Kogi Lawmakers to Rehabilitate Idah-Onyedega Road in Ibaji LGA

15May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Appeal to Governor Ododo from Kogi Lawmakers to Rehabilitate Idah-Onyedega Road in Ibaji LGA

Urgent calls have been made by the Kogi State House of Assembly to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, requesting the immediate rehabilitation of the Idah-Onyedega road in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state. This appeal was put forward during the house plenary session held in Lokoja. Addressing the house, Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola, the member representing Ibaji State Constituency, expressed concern over the perilous condition of the Idah-Onyedega road, describing it as a hazardous route for citizens. Highlighting the impact of the 2012 and 2022 flooding incidents on the Idah-Onyedega road, Nwuchiola emphasized the destruction caused by the overflow of Rivers Niger and Benue. She stated, "The devastating consequences of the flooding have left the road in shambles, posing a significant ...

Gunmen Demand N20m to Release Abducted Constituent, Kogi Lawmaker Raises Alarm

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Gunmen Demand N20m to Release Abducted Constituent, Kogi Lawmaker Raises Alarm

A distress call has been issued by the lawmaker representing Yagba West at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Idowu Ibikunle, regarding the abduction of one of his constituents named Bukola Awo in the Ejiba area of the state. During a press briefing in Lokoja on Tuesday, Ibikunle revealed that the abductors of the young girl have requested N20 million for her safe release. Describing the harrowing ordeal, he shared, "A few days ago, at around nine o’clock, a young businesswoman was forcefully taken in Ejiba. There was a terrifying incident where the perpetrators fired gunshots into the air before abducting her and fleeing to an undisclosed location. The anguish I feel as a father upon hearing that they are subjecting this innocent girl to torment is indescribable." Expressing the ongoing...

Kogi Assembly raises alarm over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges swift action

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Kogi Assembly raises alarm over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges swift action

The Koton-Karfe Power grid in Kogi State has been vandalized by suspected individuals, plunging numerous communities into darkness. During the recent session in Lokoja, Idrees Maikudi Aliyu, the representative for Kogi Koton-Karfe at the State House of Assembly, brought up the issue as a matter of urgent public concern. Aliyu highlighted the distress and hardships faced by the residents of his constituency due to the continuous activities of the vandals. He expressed, "The recent incidents have caused immense suffering for the people of my constituency. The deliberate damage done to high tension cables that supply electricity to areas like Edeha, Koton-Karfe, Gegu, and beyond, has left the entire Kogi Koton-Karfe Local Government Area and parts of the Federal Capital Territory in dark...

Kogi Assembly expresses concern over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges action

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Kogi Assembly expresses concern over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges action

Suspected vandals have caused a power outage in many communities in Kogi State by vandalizing the Koton-Karfe Power grid. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Tuesday, Idrees Maikudi Aliyu, the representative for Kogi Koton-Karfe in the State House of Assembly, raised an urgent motion highlighting the impact of this vandalism on the affected communities. Aliyu emphasized the hardships being faced by the constituents due to the continuous activities of the vandals. According to him, the vandalism of high tension cables that supply electricity to several areas has plunged the entire constituency into darkness, disrupting socio-economic activities. He expressed concerns about the security implications of such acts not being detected, especially near military checkpoints. Aliyu called on...

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

The Kogi State Government announces the release of 6 more students from abductor’s captivity at CUSTECH

A recent development has seen the emancipation of an additional six abducted students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Osara. In a statement made on Tuesday, Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, revealed this information. The total number of rescued students has now risen to 20, as stated by the Commissioner, with four students still unaccounted for according to State Government data. During a confrontation between security forces and the abductors, the superior firepower of the security agents led to the captors surrendering and freeing the abducted students. Some of the criminals managed to evade capture, sustaining injuries in the process. The rescue operation initially saw the retrieval of nine students, f...

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Call to Action: Kogi Lawmakers Call on Governor Ododo to Enhance Security in State Tertiary Institutions

Lawmakers at the Kogi State House of Assembly have urged Governor Usman Ododo to strengthen security measures in all Tertiary Institutions across the state to prevent the abduction of students by armed assailants. This plea was made during a plenary session held in Lokoja on Tuesday. A motion of urgent public importance was raised by the representative of Adavi State constituency and the Chief Whip of the House, Asema Baba Haruna, who strongly condemned the recent kidnapping incident at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH. In addition, Osara expressed condolences to the families of the abducted students and highlighted that the victims had been gearing up for their first-semester examinations when they were attacked by the gunmen. Stressing the need for improve...

The NSCDC has promised to enhance security in Kogi schools to prevent kidnappings

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

The NSCDC has promised to enhance security in Kogi schools to prevent kidnappings

In Kogi State, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to implement measures to safeguard schools and shield students from kidnappers. During a visit to Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Hammed Abodunrin, the Commander of the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) at NSCDC NHQ, Abuja, expressed this commitment. Abodunrin expressed concern over the abduction of CUSTECH students by suspected bandits, emphasizing the necessity to enhance security around educational institutions for the well-being of students. Last Thursday, suspected bandits raided CUSTECH in Osara and kidnapped an unspecified number of students, with 14 of them subsequently rescued. He described the abduction as regrettable and stated that his...

Judgment Reserved by Tribunal in Kogi Governor Election Dispute

14May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Judgment Reserved by Tribunal in Kogi Governor Election Dispute

Reserving its decision, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, located in Abuja, heard the petition brought by the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, challenging the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress, APC. During Monday's session, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the APC, and Ododo urged the court to dismiss Ajaka's petition, asserting that it was incompetent and lacked merit, as presented by their legal representatives Kanu Agabi, Joseph Daudu, and Emmanuel Ukala in their final written statements. Ajaka's counsel, Pius Akubo, countered Ododo's assertions, requesting the tribunal to reject Ododo's arguments and support theirs. After hearing all part...

Judgment Pending in Dispute Over Kogi Governor Election

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Judgment Pending in Dispute Over Kogi Governor Election

The Tribunal for the Kogi State Governorship Election, which is located in Abuja, has not yet delivered its judgment on the petition brought forward by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate Murtala Ajaka, challenging the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo from the All Progressives Congress (APC). During Monday's session, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC, and Ododo urged the court to dismiss Ajaka's petition, claiming it was incompetent and lacked merit. Lawyers representing them, namely Kanu Agabi, Joseph Daudu, and Emmanuel Ukala, made this argument while presenting their final written arguments. On the other side, Ajaka's counsel, Pius Akubo, requested that the tribunal reject Ododo's submissions and uphold their own arguments. A...