At least 54 bodies have been recovered from a tragic boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Justin Uwazuruonye, the Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uwazuruonye explained that the victims were confirmed dead and that … Read more
At least 54 bodies have been recovered from a tragic boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Justin Uwazuruonye, the Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kogi State. Uwazuruonye explained that the victims were confirmed dead and that the absence of a … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced a new minimum wage of ₦72,500 for civil servants in the state, effective immediately. This decision follows the establishment of committees by 17 state governors, including Kogi, to implement the new minimum wage. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede, citing the alleged mishandling of the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Monday, the legislators condemned the EFCC’s attempted arrest of Bello, describing the agency’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has ruled against the petition by Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, challenging the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo. The tribunal delivered its judgment on Monday, May 27, dismissing Ajaka’s petition. The petition had been filed in the … Read more
Gov Ododo Writes FG Over Insecurity, Flooding In Kogi. He urges the federal government for increased support. He emphasizes the impact on Abuja and neighboring states if the issues persist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has regretted the issues of insecurity and frequent flooding in certain areas of his state, … Read more