There’s no debate in the fact that primary election has directly become an integral part of our country’s electoral system, as this has remained a norm of practice for the past two decades when it comes to choosing a party’s flag bearer. Today’s primary election is no difference from the previous experiences. And with a […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed that banks transfer funds in accounts that have been dormant for up to 10 years into a Trust Fund account which will ultimately be invested in Treasury Bills.This is contained in the just released exposure draft of guidelines on the Management of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances and […]
The Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, has withdrawn from the Kogi State Governorship race The Deputy Governor alongside the former Accountant General Jibrin Momoh, Asiru Idris former Commissioner For Finance Budget and Economic Planning also withdrawn from the race. Similarly, Banji jimoh, Muhammad Jamiu Asuku, Friday Idachaba, Yakubu Okala and Hajia Halima Alfa […]
A Kogi State High Court Five sitting in Lokoja has sustain it’s interlocutory injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial aspirant, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka from participating in the party’s congress slated for tomorrow Presiding Judge, Justice Abubakar Ibrahim said the second defendant, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka has not challenged his suspension nor appealed the laid […]
The Nigerian National Assembly has passed the Investment and Securities Bill, which aims to strengthen the functioning of the capital market and protect investors. The bill includes provisions for more stringent punishment for operators of Ponzi schemes and illegal investment schemes that have led to the loss of billions of naira and have affected confidence […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the Ward and Local Government Congresses of the All Progressives Congress, APC conducted on the 7th of February, 2023 in Kogi State. Delivering judgement on the matter, Justice James Omotosho set aside the congresses, saying they violated the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act and the […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described as “insensitive, offensive, and totally unacceptable” an Easter advert by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak Milk, that has sparked outrage among Christians in the country. The controversial advert used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on Good Friday, a […]
The Provost College of Nursing and Midwifery, Mrs Hannah Abraham has felicitated with the people of the State on the occasion of Easter Celebration. Mrs Abraham in a statement on behalf of the management also felicitated with Governor Yahaya Bello, his Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja and all political appointees wishing all a season God’s blessings […]
The Provost, Kogi State College of Education, Technical, COETK, Doc. Victoria Olushola Jagboro has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter Celebration. Doc. Jagboro in a statement on behalf of the management of the College described the occasion as a season to show love, selfless service and sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus death and […]
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has discharge and acquitted a former bursar with Kogi State College of Education, (Technical ) Kabba Dr Usman Mohammed accused of embezzling N88Million belonging to the institution. Dr Mohammed, (first defendant) alongside Mr John Amobeda (Second defendant) were standing trial on a six count charges ranging from […]