A non-governmental organisation, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR) has commended Benue State State Governor, Fr. Father Hyacinth Alia, and the state government for distancing themselves from the suit filed by the Kogi State Government and 14 other states against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Kogi State government was recently joined by its counterparts in 14 other states in …

Kogi State Governor, Alhai Ahmed Ododo on Monday threw workers of the state into a frenzy when he approved N72,500 as minimum wage for workers with immediate effect The N72,500 wage is N2,500 higher than what the Federal Government and other stakeholders approved in July for workers in both private and public sectors. Ododo also gave tax relief to all …

A human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare has urged the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yusuf to begin impeachment proceedings against the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo over allegations of misconduct and abuse of office. In a letter addressed to the Speaker, through the Clerk of the House on Friday, Ajare said that the use …

A group known as Licensed and Legal Coal Miners in Kogi State has expressed support for the state government over its enforcement of the Federal Government’s ban on illegal mining activities across the country. In a statement over the weekend, the group said that, through the operation of the state’s joint task force, which includes the Police and Nigeria Security …

The Kogi State Director General, Special Task Force on Illegal Smuggling of Fire Arms and Other Related Crimes, Elder Friday Sani Makama has denied that he was arrested by the Department of State Service. The social media, including some mainstream media was awash with the news that the former lawmaker was arrested over alleged involvement in the assassination attempt of …