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The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo has hailed Mr Olanrewaju Elijah as he bows out of the Obajana Cement Company.  The Commissioner gave the commendation in a statement personally signed by him, describing Chief Elijah as "an extraordinary entrepreneur and lover of his people".  "Today marks another point in the history of your life as you bow out of the Obajana Cement Company after years of meritorious service to Africa's biggest Cement Factory.  "You are an extraordinary entrepreneur and a lover of your people. You have used your positions and opportunities to lift the downtrodden and God Almighty will continue to bless your endeavours too".  Fanwo said Chief Elijah remains an example of the "grass to grace transformation", urging Yagba youth to emulate his sterling qualities.  "You epitomise character, hardwork, honesty and tenacity of purpose; you are an amazing patriot and a progressive. We

  Africa’s foremost industrialist,Aliko Dangote, is optimistic that the new multibillion naira investment in the sugar sub-sector would help provide no fewer than three hundred thousand jobs in Nigeria. A statement from the Corporate Communication Department of the company quoted the Group’s President Aliko Dangote as saying that the company was providing fresh funds and thus expanding its operations in the sugar sub-sector. Mr. Dangote, who was speaking at the Flagg off Ceremony of the 2022/2023 Crushing Season and Outgrower Scheme Awards in Numan, Adamawa State, said the opportunities would include both direct and indirect jobs. Mr. Dangote, who is Africa’s top philanthropist, expressed optimism that the massive investment will create over three hundred thousand jobs for Nigerians. He said: “We are making massive investment in Adamawa State through expansion of DSR Numan’s sugar refining capacity from 3000tcd to 6000tcd, 9800tcd, and to 15,000tcd. DSR will be able to create about thr

...coy gets royal endorsement The Dangote Coal Mines Limited has walked off with coveted accolades for its philanthropic strides as Nigeria’s Federal Lawmakers and host communities endorsed its Social investment strides in Kogi State. Speaking during a fact-finding visit to the Dangote Coal Mines Limited at Ankpa on Thursday in Kogi State, the Chairman of, the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission, Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa Samuel, said his committee was satisfied with the performance and the relationship between the Dangote Coal Mines and its host communities. House of Representatives committees on the Federal Road Safety Commission and its counterpart- the Committee on Solid Minerals Development-had visited the Dangote Coal Mines Limited in Ankpa on a fact-finding mission to authenticate the outcome of an Interactive Session held earlier at the National Assembly in October. The committee on Road Safety

  The ongoing legal tussle for the determination of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s authentic House of Representative candidate for Idah/Ibaji/Igalamela-Odolu/Ofu federal constituency may take a new twist as one of the claimants, Mr. Omale Ojogbane Uchola, has been accused of perjury. This was disclosed in a suit filed by John Ibrahim on June 22, 2022 in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/967/2022 before Hon. Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha of Federal High Court in Abuja. Ibrahim is praying for the disqualification of Mr. Uchola on grounds of non-disclosure of his previous indictment record as required by the law, a prima facie case of perjury. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/967/2022, Ibrahim accused Mr. Uchola of failure to disclose his previous indictment before the Federal High Court presided over by Hon. Justice A.R. Mohammed, in charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/165/2015: Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Dayo Jimoh & 2 others. As contained in the instant suit, Ibrahim is seeking for the disqualificatio

Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has Ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish Rt. Hon. Matthew Kolawole’s name as the Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Kabba/Bunu / Ijumu Federal Constituency in the forthcoming general election slated to hold on the 25th of February, 2023 on all its channels of publications and accorded him all privileges due to candidates in the election. The unanimous judgment which was delivered on behalf of his colleagues in the case marked CA\ABJ\ 1000 \CV\ 2022, Justice Tsammani stated that the lower Court erred when it dismiss the suit of the Appellant, in the obvious uncontroverted evidence of the Appellant, and the 1st Respondent – All Progressives Congress. And as such even though, INEC has power pursuant to section 148 of the Electoral Act to make electoral guidelines, timetable, and electoral regulations, the exercise of such powers must be subject to principal legislation, in the circumstance; t

The Ata Igala and Chairman Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, His Royal Majesty  (Dr) Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II is to confer the chieftaincy title  of  "Oma-Oja Ata of Igala, Kingdom on the Rector of Kogi State  Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman. This was formally disclosed at the Ata Igala's palace, Idah when the Rector paid an appreciative and acceptance visit to the paramount ruler of the Kingdom. The monarch had earlier in a letter addressed to Dr Usman said, "The conferment is based on your immense contributions to the socio-economic development of lgala Kingdom, Kogi State and our dear country, Nigeria." The monarch while appreciating the efforts, dedication, commitment and achievements of Dr. Usman in the last 2-years of his Leadership as Rector, stressed that the conferment of the chieftaincy title is a mark of honour for Dr Usman's selfless service and challenged him to

    …DESCRIBES HIM AS BEST CANDIDATE TO REPRESENT KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT  Female Appointees, from across the five Local Government Areas that makes Kogi Central Senatorial Districts have passed a vote of confidence on Engr. Abubakar Ohere, describing him as the best candidate to represent the interest of the people at the red chambers.  The vote of confidence was today passed on the Kogi Central Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Engr. Ohere at the meeting of the body in Government House, Lokoja led by managing Director, KEDA, Rekiya Onaivo Sanni According to them, through the years Engr. Ohere’s antecedents as a two-term commissioner on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Works and Housing respectively stand topnotch, before his emergence as the APC candidate to represent the good people of Kogi Central in the 2023 general elections. “He has made realistic impacts by ensuring that traditional stools are upgraded, road constructions, and oth

  Female appointees from Kogi Central Senatorial District have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Yahaya Bello, praising him for being exceptional in leadership and their backbone in governance. This was made known at the meeting of the female political office holders from Kogi Central Senatorial which held on Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at the Banquet hall in Government House, Lokoja. The women led by the Managing Director, KEDA, Rekiya Onaivo Sanni,  described Governor Yahaya Bello as their backbone and pride, added that the Kogi women never had it so good like they currently are benefitting since his assumption of office in 2016. The women who applauded the Governor for his developmental strides in massive infrastructural development in Health, Education and Agriculture,  enjoined him not to be distracted by mischief-makers. “Governor Yahaya Bello is profoundly passionate about his people, the welfare and the development of the entire state are his interest. “We are here to su

  November 9, 2022 The Association of Nigerian Student Authors (ANSA) in collaboration with the National Association of Young Authors (NAYA) and the Global Association of Young Authors (GAYA), have concluded plans to hold the 2022 ANSA World Cup. Billed as the most seismic battle of wits in modern literature, staged in the 21st century's grandest and most compelling literary theatre, the ANSA World Cup offers young writers from across the globe the opportunity to showcase their writing skills and get rewarded for doing what they know how to do best. A statement by Dr. Kennedy O. Obohwemu, Founder, Emeritus President, Life Patron & Board Chair of ANSA, NAYA and GAYA), said participants' entries for the ANSA World Cup competition have been opened from November 7 to December 7, 2022. Obohwemu described the 2022 ANSA World Cup as 'A Battle Like No Other' with over N250,000 (Two hundred and Fifty thousand naira) up for grabs!  "It is the unique nature of ANSA to hel

  The House of Representatives and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have commended Dangote Coal Mines Limited for supporting the government through its multimillion-naira social schemes, and for adopting innovations that have positively impacted the rate of auto crashes in the country.  Speaking at an Interaction Session involving the host communities of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Safety Commission, Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa Samuel, said the Dangote Group is a big player and a significant contributor to the development of the Nigerian economy.   While affirming the job-creating strides of the company, the lawmaker said there was a need for the company and the host community to always walk on the same path through the implementation of the mutually consented Community Development Agreement(CDA).   Speaking, a representative of the FRSC, Deputy Corps Marshal, Kayode Fanola, commended the Dangote Group for introduc