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Traditional rulers in Kogi State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies and other stakeholders for the peaceful and credible conduct of the governorship election, which held in the state last Saturday. They congratulated the Governor-elect, Usman Ododo and affirmed the traditional institutions' commitment to continued collaboration with the Kogi State Government to enhance the unity and development achieved under the current administration. The monarchs spoke when they paid a congratulatory visit to the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, at his GRA residence, in Okene, on Tuesday. The Atta Igala and serving President of the Kogi State Traditional Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Ogwuche-Akpa, said the purpose of their visit was to celebrate with the Governor, his administration, and the Governor-elect, Usman Ododo, for the peaceful and successful governorship polls held on November 11, 2023. R...

As the November 11 gubernatorial election in Kogi State approaches, the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have resoundingly reiterated their confidence in securing a landslide victory, asserting that the opposition parties stand no chance. This emphatic statement was made in Ochadamu, Ofu local government area of the state, during the APC's ward sensitization meeting held on Friday. Addressing the gathering, Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi State Governor, articulated the compelling reasons behind their optimism. He highlighted the considerable achievements of Governor Yahaya Bello's administration, emphasizing that these accomplishments are more than sufficient to secure another gubernatorial victory for the APC. He pointed to the extensive party structure that spans 3,508 polling units and 239 wards in the state, which forms the backbone of their electoral prowess. Muhammed said, 'Our party has a stellar track record in Ocha...

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to his wife, Amina Bello, for spearheading the reconstruction of a fully equipped clinic and school for the Eika-Ohizenyi community in Okehi Local Government Area. Mrs Bello, the founder of the Hayat Foundation, unveiled the reconstruction projects on Monday.  During the inauguration of the projects, Governor Bello issued a challenge to other privileged citizens, urging them to contribute their resources to foster community development. The projects were unveiled to commemorate the 16th birthday of the Governor's son, Hayatula Bello, in whose name the Hayat Foundation was established. The projects include the Eika-Ohizenyi community clinic and the Al-Dabiya Primary and Secondary School, both located within the community. Governor Bello praised the vision of the school's founders, who initially conceived and operated it as an Islamic school before expanding to offer both Islamic and Western education. ...

The Rivers State Government has shutdown the operations of Africa Independent Television, AIT, and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt. It also demolished the TV station alongside the Raypower FM owned by Daar Communication. "The operations were shutdown in an invasion operation by telecommunications engineers contracted by the State Government who were accompanied by armed security operative."AIT said in a statement on its website. "The contractors disconnected the wave guard from the antenna on the mast while riggers were seen dismantling the mast. Meanwhile, bulldozers were also deployed by the Rivers State Government to demolish the Transmitter Complex at the DAAR Communications PLC Broadcast Centre in Port Harcourt. Management of the Company has been taken by surprise following the sudden turn of events as efforts were in top gear to resolve issues with the State Government amicably but the no notice incident is a heavy source of concern." Some of officials of the t...

 The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, has said that the emergence of the party's candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, reaffirms the unity of the country. Ajaka, in his congratulatory message, mentioned that Tinubu's Presidency will lead the nation towards economic prosperity. “We are confident that the President-elect will work to ensure the continued prosperity of our nation, and will work to uphold the values of our country. We are excited to see the positive changes that will come from this new administration in actualizing the renewed hope and aspiration of our people. We are grateful for the security personnel who ensured the safety of all involved, and the electoral umpire for their commitment to free and fair elections” he "APC’s victory in the presidential and National Assembly elections so far is a testament to the strength of our democracy and the power of our collective v...

 The Deputy National publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, Hon Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, has said that the party’s presidential Candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in good health and not on medical trip as widely circulated. Honourable Ajaka, who visited the APC flag bearer in London, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday evening. He said, “Contrary to the widespread speculation in the public space which was hugely circulated by our political opponents that senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on a medical trip in London. It is totally false”. The Party chieftain said that Sen. Tinubu was in the country to meet with different interest groups for the advancement of the country, saying he is 'hale and hearty'. He added that Tinubu is a man of resounding political and administrative experience, who has a sound and vast understanding of Nigeria’s diversity and would deploy this knowledge into leadership when elected. He stressed that among other things, the Preside...