The Campaign for Democracy, a civil society organisation, on Thursday said the recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) by her constituents would deepen democracy in Nigeria. The pro-democracy group also said that such action by her concerned constituents would help put lawmakers on their toes to serve them...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified the suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan about the receipt of a petition to recall her from the National Assembly. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, on Wednesday...
Cash crunch has hit Lokoja, the Kogi capital, crippling most businesses and making life miserable for residents. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who monitored the development in the area, on Wednesday, reports that most banks were out of cash, leaving their customers stranded. At the First Bank...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has identified the absence of contact addresses of signatories as lapses in the petition seeking to recall Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan. The electoral umpire therefore said it will not proceed with the recall process until petitioners fully...
Acting Controller-General of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered for quick re-arrest of the remaining escapees from the Konton Karfe prison, in Kogi. Nwakuche gave the order during an assessment visit to the correctional centre. He also ordered for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has mourned the death of Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King-David. King-David died during the unfortunate jailbreak incident at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Koton-Karfe, Kogi, on Monday. The service spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said in a statement on Tuesday in...
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has recaptured five out of the 12 inmates who escaped from custody at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi. This is contained in a statement issued by Abubakar Umar, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Corrections, (DCC), on...
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says 12 inmates escaped from the Koton Karfe Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi in the early hours of Monday. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NCoS, Mr Abubakar Umar, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- coalition of Ebira indigenes from across the five local government areas of Kogi Central has dismissed claims that the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is being manipulated, insisting that it represents the genuine will of the people. In a statement issued on Thursday,...
A group of registered voters from Kogi Central Senatorial District on Monday submitted a petition to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the recall process of suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The constituents, in a letter signed by the Lead Petitioner, Salihu Habib, submitted at...
Senator Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi) has said the current crisis involving Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has vindicated former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. Karimi who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, made the assertion on Sunday while speaking to newsmen in Lokoja, describing the face-off as...
A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja Kogi State capital has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in a landmark judgement...
A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petitions for the purpose of initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Isa Dashen, gave the order after listening to the application moved by Mr Smart Nwachimere, of West-Idahosa, SAN...
The Kogi Central Women Development Association (KCWDA) on Thursday backed the suspension and recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from National Assembly. Speaking in Lokoja at a news conference, the association’s spokesperson, Mrs Christy Omale, praised the Senate’s six-month suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing her gross misconduct and unruly behaviour. Omale...
) The ljumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils have announced the closure of two Zango Cattle Markets in their respective areas, following incessant security threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the markets are situated at Iyara in Ijumu and Odolu in Kabba. It was learnt that...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)’s commitment to supporting Nigerians, particularly women, youths and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the Government House in Lokoja, Kogi State, while donating food items to vulnerable...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and children. Speaking at an event held at the Government House, Lokoja, to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day with...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has acknowledged the strength, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women in the quest to change negative gender narratives and stereotypes in the society. The First Lady stated this in a message to commemorate the 2025...
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed-Anaje, has pledged support for the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Kogi. Ohinoyi gave the assurance when the AGILE team led by the State Project Coordinator, Dr Bello Abdulhakeem, paid him an advocacy visit in...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four people in a lone accident involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi. The FRSC also said that two persons were severely injured in the accident. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, confirmed the incidence to...