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The immediate past Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA), APC chieftain and aspirant for APC ticket in the November 16, 2019, Kogi gubernatorial election Prof Seidu Onailo Muhammed thanked his supporters and restated his commitment to the philosophies and ideals of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The professor of Space Sciences urged his teeming supporters not to be discouraged by his inability to scale through the APC’s screening, explaining that power belongs to Almighty Allah, and he gives it to whomever he pleases. He urged them to disregard rumours of his support for a specific Aspirant, and to continue to demonstrate their love and support for him by keeping faith with the party, as it strives to take the country to the next level. His conviction is that, the APC is a vehicle through which Nigeria will attain greatness. Prof Seidu who holds the title of Oga Atta of Igala Kingdom, identifies party supremacy as one of the ...

Th The All Progressive Congress has released the screening report for its governorship aspirant. Fourteen of the aspirants were screened out from contesting the forthcoming primaries. This is according to a source in the party’s Secretariat. Gov. Yahaya Bello, Hon. Hassan Baiwa, Engr Bashir Gegu and one Mrs Ekele have however been cleared to contest the primaries slated for Thursday in the result released today. Details shortly

Monday 12th August, 2019 From Ankpa Local Government Central Mosque Presentation of a Sienna Bus to Kogi State Council of Ulama'u Ankpa LGA chapter by Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed The Deputy Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly earlier today donate a brand new Sienna Bus to Kogi State Council of Ulama'u Ankpa local Government chapter. The presentation was done in the presence of the Chief Imam Ankpa and Chairman council of Ulama'u, Sheikh Salman Adam, the Vice Chairman of the council Sheikh Idris Jibrin, The Imam of Angwa Ede Alh. Yusuf HARUNA, Dr. Mohammed Sani Haroun, Sheikh Tenimu Momoh, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Ojoku, and other respected Islamic Scholars present. The Deputy Speaker said the vehicle is to enable them spread the gospel of Islam to neighboring communities and outside Kogi State. He urged them as spiritual father's of the land to always pray for the peace and unity of Ankpa LGA and Kogi State. The Administrator of Ankpa local Government Hon. Chie...

Wednesday Aug 7th, 2019 From the chambers of the Kogi State House of Assembly. A Bill for a Law to Repeal and Re - Enact Kogi State College of Education Ankpa to Degree Awarding Institution, and affiliate to Kogi State University and other Matters Connected Therewith 2019. First Reading Sponsor: Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed Co sponsors: Hon. Alewo Ujah Anthony Olamaboro State Constituency Hon. Collins A.H Musa Omala State Constituency Hon. Alfa Momoh Rabiu Ankpa 2 State Constituency The Kogi State College of Education Ankpa over the years has grown rapidly in terms of man power, infrastructure and has produced best brains within and outside Kogi State. And the upgrade would give more opportunity to private sector partnership and increase the revenue generation for the state. This law when passed and implemented will be a major mile stone for would - be students as it will enhance the operation of the college to achieve its mission and Vision to constantly attract, d...

On the floor of the house today, the member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed call on the Kogi State Govt to direct the Ministry of Environment, SEMA and NEWMAP to immediately come to the rescue of Ankpa residents over gully erosion that has taken over residents. Below is the motion moved; The Rt. Honourable speaker, Distinguish colleagues, for so many years, the people of Ankpa 1 constituency has been badly threatened by Erosion Menace. This problem had affected our agricultural productivity, our economic activities, our houses, schools, and places of worships. On Monday 29th July, 2019, there was a heavy rainfall, one out of many ugly experiences, but the unfortunate story of this particular event was the flood which overtook properties, houses in many parts and at Owelle community in Ankpa, a life was lost. One late Mrs. Joy Austin, an enterprising Igbo woman who is based in Ankpa LGA lost her life to the flood. Whereas, the Kog...