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Organized Labour has declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, over the Federal Government's failure to meet demands for a new Minimum Wage. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced the strike at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osito stated the strike is unavoidable due to the government's inaction on wage adjustments and reversing the electricity tariff hike. They apologized for the inconvenience to Nigerians, asserting it is the only logical course of action.

Master Emmanuel O Umar A stranger does not tell one's story better than the person who owns it. I perceive the recent reversion to the old national anthem as a movement toward neocolonialism, where European culture continues to exert influence even after our liberation from colonial rule. The old national anthem, now newly adopted, was written by Lillian Jean Williams and composed by Frances Berda, both European. In contrast, "Arise O' Compatriots," adopted in 1978 during President Olusegun Obasanjo's regime, was penned by Nigerian poet John A. Ilechukwu and set to music by Nigerian composer Ben Odiase. The decision to transition from "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" to "Arise, O' Compatriots" in 1978 aimed to foster national unity and identity. The latter anthem was chosen for its inclusive lyrics, reflecting the aspirations of the Nigerian people and inspiring patriotism and commitment to national progress and unity. However, the recent abrupt swi...

  The National President of the Kogi State Medical Students Association (KOMSA), Adeku Omeiza Samuel, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, following his recent triumph at the tribunal. This victory is celebrated not only as a testament to Ododo's leadership but also as a reaffirmation of the integrity and fairness of Nigeria's judicial system. "We are grateful for the judiciary's unwavering commitment to fairness and justice," said Samuel, reflecting the sentiments of many within the community who see this ruling as a reinforcement of judicial integrity. In his statement, Samuel also took the opportunity to commend Ododo for his exemplary work, particularly in engaging with youth and student bodies. However, Samuel emphasized the necessity of integrating medical students into the state's broader agenda, highlighting their crucial role in the future of Kogi State's healthcare system. "Our medical students ...

Kogi-born woman of God and a seasoned broadcaster, Pastor Halimat Saliu, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his overwhelming victory at the Kogi State Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja. Reacting to the victory, Pastor Halimat described Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as "a light set on a hill which no one can quench." She emphasized that the people of Kogi State overwhelmingly voted for Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo during the governorship election and praised the judiciary for not being swayed by emotions and sentiments, as displayed by the opposition during the legal tussle. In her words: "I want to specially congratulate His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on his well-deserved victory at the tribunal. Kogi State, having enjoyed and witnessed the true dividends of democracy under the previous administration of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, voted overwhelmingly for Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to pave the way for consolidation and t...

The Chief Medical Director of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital Lokoja, Prof. Isah Yahaya Adagiri, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kogi State on his landmark victory at the Kogi State election tribunal sitting in Abuja. Prof. Adagiri, while reacting to the judgment, applauded the judiciary for upholding the integrity and ethics of the profession. The Chief Medical Director also called on opposition parties to sheath their swords and join the winning team in the renewed hope agenda of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, emphasizing that Kogi State belongs to all. Prof. Adagiri further added that this victory validates the mandate given to His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo and advised against further litigations to allow the government to fully concentrate on governance. "You can see that the emergence of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has brought relief to Kogi State residents through his various programs of consolidation and renewed hope. Once elections are over, there will always be...

The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has scheduled its judgment on the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo for May 27. The tribunal, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, communicated this through its secretary, David Mike. In the off-cycle election held on November 11, 2023, Usman Ododo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) emerged victorious, defeating Murtala Ajaka of the SDP by a significant margin. Ajaka, dissatisfied with the election results, filed a petition challenging Ododo’s victory. The case, which began in December 2023, reached a critical point on May 13 when the SDP, Ajaka, APC, Ododo, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented their final written addresses. The tribunal then reserved judgment on the petition. INEC, Ododo, and the APC, represented by lawyers Kanu Agabi, Joseph Daudu, and Emmanuel Ukala, requested the t...

  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. The announcement came on Thursday after Governor Yusuf signed the new emirate council law at the Government House in Kano. Earlier in the day, Governor Yusuf held a closed-door meeting with Kano kingmakers and lawmakers, including the Speaker of the State Assembly, Jibrin Falgore, before signing the law at 5:10 PM.  This decision follows the Kano State House of Assembly's passage of a bill on Thursday morning, which dissolved the four additional emirates created by the previous administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and removed all five emirs. The new law, titled the Kano State Emirates Council (Amendment No.2) Law, 2024, effectively abolishes the five-emirates system and the first-class emirates in Gaya, Rano, Karaye, and Bichi.

       Pharm. Salamat delivering welcome          address  The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency, Pharmacist Salamat Ize, has described His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, as "Mr. Project," who has achieved a great deal in just his first 100 days in office.     Pharm Salamat exchanging               pleasantries with Gov. Ododo The Executive Secretary gave this commendation while delivering a welcome address during the flagging off of medical equipment and consumables, including antimalarial doses for preventive chemotherapy for children, by the Governor at the premises of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency in Lokoja.           His Excellency Gov Ahmed Usman.           Ododo   Pharmacist Salamat recounted how the Gover...

     Prof. Isah Yahaya second from the left Kogi State Specialist Chief Medical Director, Prof. Isah Yahaya Adagiri, along with other top government functionaries and health partners, joined the Executive Governor of Kogi State in the launch of medical equipment and consumables, including antimalarial doses for preventative chemotherapy for children under five years old. This event took place at the premises of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency in Lokoja. Some of the items being flagged off by the Governor   The Governor, while delivering his speech, declared that as a servant leader, he has come to serve the people of Kogi State and will do everything possible to consolidate and reposition the health sector. He recounted how his mother suffered from health issues as far back as 1997, during which he had no money to buy a pint of blood required for her transfusion. Having experienced such hardship, he stated that he would do everything possibl...

            Pharm. Salamat Ize  Every year, for over a decade, World Hypertension Day has been commemorated on the 17th of May to promote public awareness of hypertension and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control this silent killer. The Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency (KSDMSMA), under the pragmatic leadership of its Executive Secretary, Pharmacist Salamat Ize, marks World Hypertension Day by organizing a free medical outreach for its staff members and sensitizing them on the causes and management of hypertension.             Staff  of KSDMSMA Pharmacist Salamat in her speech called on the people of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole to take their health very seriously and ensure they maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid hypertension. "Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. Cause...

~testifying that she lived a worthy life Members of staff from the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, joined family members and friends of the late Mrs. Titilayo Eunice Fadumo to pay their final respects at the New Testament Christian Mission, Lokoja Headquarters. The funeral service for the late Mrs. Titilayo attracted several dignitaries, including the wife of the General Overseer of the New Testament Christian Mission, Mrs. J.O.S Adeboye. The preacher, Pastor S.E. Arubulu, who spoke on the topic "Life of Glory," emphasized that living a life of glory entails two phases: on earth and in eternity. He attested that the late Mrs. Titilayo lived a glorious life on earth through her dedicated service, love for humanity, and devotion to God. The clergyman stated that he had no doubt Mrs. Titilayo is being glorified in heaven, having faithfully served God until her last breath. Earlier, the son of the deceased, Emmanuel Fadumo, expressed appreciation to the entire family, col...

Amidst the ongoing face-off between the governor and the Awaewhule-led faction, which has seen the assembly overriding Fubara on certain bills, the caretaker committee of the APC in Rivers has urged the state house of assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. During a press conference held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Tony Okocha, the APC chair in the state, criticized the governor for "insulting" Tinubu. "We cannot idly stand by while someone of lesser stature than Mr. President insults him right before our eyes," Okocha stated. He further condemned the governor's actions of imposing impunity and intimidation on members of the APC, emphasizing that they cannot remain passive. "As representatives of Mr. President, we refuse to tolerate any disrespect towards him by the governor. Nor will we tolerate the governor's unilateral declarations, behaving as if he has the authority to declare Assembly members' seats vacant,"...

The Executive Secretary Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency (KSDMSMA)and founder of the Progressive Health Care Professionals and Associates (PHCPA) for Ododo has lauded the executive governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his outstanding achievements within the period of his first 100 days in office, describing the governor as a goal-getter. Pharmacist Salamat, while addressing a group of pressmen in Lokoja over the weekend, stressed that within these 100 days, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has shown capacity, ability, and dexterity, to the amazement of everyone. The PHCPA coordinator identified the regular and full payment of salaries to all civil servants, including pensioners, several ongoing road constructions across the state, provision of vehicles to various security formations, Commencement of Health Insurance Scheme Capturing over 30,000 Workers in the State with 3 Months Advance Payment by the Kogi State Government amongst other achievem...