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SALLAH: Gov. Ododo Approves Early Payment Salaries for Kogi Workers

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of March salaries to civil servants in the state on the 13th of the month, ahead of the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The early payment is expected to enable workers across the state make adequate preparations for the festive period and meet financial obligations in good time. Reacting to the development, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, said the decision reflects Governor Ododo’s commitment to the welfare of workers, particularly in view of the current economic realities facing many Nigerians. He noted that while the payment of salaries is a statutory responsibility of government, the governor considers it necessary to ensure workers receive their pay earlier than usual during festive periods to ease financial pressure on families. Hon. Isah explained that the early salary payment is also intended to support workers to cope with rising cost of transportation and goods following th...
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Niger Delta Group Urges Tinubu to Keep Tompolo's Pipeline Contract

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A Niger Delta organisation known as South South Initiative has urged President Bola Tinubu to resist pressure to revoke oil pipeline security contract handled by Tantita Security Services, Maton Engineering Services and other indigenous surveillance organisations across the Niger Delta. Its President, Emmanuel Iriogbe, who addressed journalists, Thursday  in Abuja, recalled that before the contract was awarded, Nigeria suffered enormous losses as a result of pipeline vandalism, illegal bunkering, oil theft and organised criminality across the Niger Delta. He added that trillions of dollars that should have funded development, education, healthcare and infrastructure were lost to sabotage and systemic corruption. According to him, the turning point was when the Federal Government, beginning from the era of President Goodluck Jonathan down to the successive administrations, adopted a community-driven security approach, engaging indigenous pipeline surveillance companies w...
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Kogi West Youth Group Condemns Ward Chairmen’s Vote of No Confidence on Senator Karimi, Warns Against Divisive Politics

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A youth advocacy group in Kogi West has strongly condemned the recent vote of no confidence passed on Senator Sunday Steve Karimi by some ward chairmen, describing the action as unnecessary and capable of creating avoidable political tension within the party. Addressing journalists during a World Press Conference held in Kabba, the group criticized the development, noting that such actions could deepen divisions within the party at a time when unity and cooperation are needed to strengthen political stability and development across Kogi West Senatorial District. The group expressed concern that certain political actors influenced the ward chairmen to take the step, stressing that the move does not reflect the collective opinion of the people and grassroots supporters who continue to appreciate the representation and leadership style of Senator Karimi. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Kehinde Afolabi explained that the purpose of the press conference was to clarify the ...
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MANGAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH WOMEN EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES

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Mangal Industries Limited commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with the theme #GiveToGain, through impactful empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting women in its host communities in Kogi State and young girls in Abuja. As part of the celebration, the company organized empowerment and skills acquisition programs for women within its host communities around the plant in Iluhagba, Kogi State.  The initiative was designed to promote gender equality and improve the livelihoods of women, particularly widows, the less privileged, and women living with disabilities. Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Administration and Human Resources, Dr. Umar Musa, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to women’s empowerment and development. He noted that the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Also speaking at the ev...
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Dino Melaye Hosts ADC Leaders, Donates ₦14 Million to Boost Party Membership Drive in Kogi West

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In a renewed push to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and expand the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State, prominent political figure Dino Melaye on Wednesday hosted a strategic caucus and leaders’ meeting of the party at his residence in Kabba, pledging significant financial support to energise party activities across the region. During the meeting, Senator Melaye donated the sum of ₦14 million to support the party’s membership drive, registration, and revalidation exercise, describing the initiative as a crucial step toward strengthening the ADC’s grassroots presence and preparing the party for future political contests. The gathering brought together influential leaders and stakeholders of the party from across Okun land and the broader Kogi West Senatorial District. Those present at the meeting included Hon. Hassan Salawu, Engr. JK Odeyemi, Chief Joe Elebiyo, Chief Dayo Akande, Chief (Barr.) Gboyega Kolade, and Barr. Yemi Olumudi. Also in a...
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Powerful Interests Working Against Tompolo’s War On Oil Theft – Adeyanju

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Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that powerful interests are working against the efforts of former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to curb crude-oil theft and environmental pollution in the Niger Delta. Adeyanju made the claim while reacting to growing criticisms surrounding the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tompolo’s company to protect oil facilities across the region. According to the activist, three categories of people are particularly opposed to the contract because Tompolo’s operations have significantly disrupted illegal activities linked to crude-oil theft. “The three types of people against the Tompolo contract to prevent crude oil theft and environmental pollution in the Niger Delta are some naval officers and other oil bunkers.” Another set of people he said are against Tompolo are “the former people given the contract who couldn’t protect the pipelines to the extent productio...
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Mangal Cement Industries Celebrates International Women's Day with Women Empowerment Initiatives

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Mangal Cement Industry, Iluhagba in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State has marked this year's International Women's Day with the theme: #GiveToGain# by empowering women in its host communities. The company, in a bid to promote gender equality and support women's development, provided skills acquisition training and economic empowerment programs for women in the communities. The initiative aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of women, especially the widows, less privileged, and women with disabilities. Speaking at the event, the General Manager Administration and Human Resources, Dr. Umar Musa, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting women's empowerment and development. He noted that the initiative aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Also speaking at the event held at the company plant in Iluhagba, Khadijat Obaro Ibrahim emphasize...
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