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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...

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...

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...

The Working People United (WoPU) a movement committed to good governance and advocate for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu re-election has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently introduce temporary relief measures to cushion the harsh effects of the rising cost of fuel on Nigerian workers and the general public. According to WoPU, the surge in fuel prices, largely driven by the ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East, like other countries in the world, is already placing additional economic pressure on millions of Nigerians who are now struggling with rising transportation costs and the increasing prices of essential goods and services thereby eroding the few gains the administration has made in this areas  Working People United (WoPU) held that this was a critical moment that requires proactive intervention from government at all levels to protect the welfare of workers and ordinary citizens. As an immediate measure, WoPU urged the Federal and Stat...

A prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that the transactions between January 1, 2016 and April 2023, linked to the Kogi State Government in Exhibit AH1, were done before he joined Access Bank Plc. The witness, Olomotane Egoro, also noted, during the continuation of cross-examination on Wednesday, that he was not the account officer of the account in question.  Egoro, who is the 10th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing trial, admitted, when asked, that his bank did not flout any rule of the Central Bank of Nigeria by approving the cheques brought by the third defendant, Abdulsalam Hudu. On Exhibit AP, the banker noted that the opening package of that particular account (Fazab Business Enterprise) was not before the court. He said he could not confirm the business for which Fazab Business Enterprise was registered, though he admitted that opening a ...

An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Kogi State, Hon. Toba Abraham has praised his Excellency, Gov. Usman Ododo for appointing Engr. Olusegun Joseph as Kogi West Renewed Hope Ambassador. He commended His Excellency for the great trust and confidence reposed in Engr Joseph, describing him as a grassroot politician who has shown consistency and honesty which characterizes his political and professional life. Hon. Toba  who  described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole in view of the capacity, integrity, honesty and  effectiveness of Engr. Joseph to achieving expected result in any assignment is taking into consideration. Toba emphasized that considering the charisma, humility and character of Engr. Joseph, his engagement will add value and vigour to the re-election of President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu with excellent result to show. Hon.Toba therefore call on the good people of Kogi West to brace up for the task ahead by working with Joseph ...