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	Nigeria ---->>> Kogi State
		Kogi is a state in the north-central zone of Nigeria.
		It comprises the Igala, Ebira, Kabba, Yoruba and Kogi divisions of the former Kabba province.
		To the east, the state is bounded by Benue and Enugu states, to the south by Enugu and Anambra States, and to the west by Ondo, Ekiti and Edo states.
	www.ngex.com /nigeria/places/states/kogi.htm (571 words)

	Succeeding Against All Odds
		The state was peaceful and the governor, rather than dissipate energy, time and the resources of the state to fight his opponents has had enough time to concentrate on the provision of amenities which the people had been denied for a long time.
		In addition, the state government is to construct at least one road in each of the 21 local government areas of the state before the end of 2004, while more township roads have been slated for rehabilitation in major towns in the state in this fiscal year.
		The Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa was given a boost by the provision of transformer, generating set, potable water and other essential facilities for the comfort of the students.
	www.newswatchngr.com /editorial/allaccess/special/10614123642.htm (9320 words)

	Kogi State - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		NG-KO Kogi is a state in the north-central zone of Nigeria.
		It is popularly called the confluence state due to the fact that the confluence of River Niger and River Benue is at it's capital, Lokoja, which is the first administrative capital of modern-day Nigeria.
		The state was formed in 1991 from parts of Kwara State and Benue State.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kogi_State (436 words)

	Welcome to Kogi State
		Kogi State also known as the Confluence State, where the biggest rivers in West Africa, rivers Niger and Benue unite.
		The people of the state co-exist peacefully irrespective of diverse religious, social, political and cultural beliefs.
		Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State also acts as gateway to 17 Southern states to the Nigerian nation’s capital ABUJA -2 hours drive.
	www.kogistateofnigeria.org (204 words)

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		It comprises of the Igala, Ebira, Kabba and Kogi divisions of the former Kabba province.
		Kogi State shares common boundaries with Niger, Nassarawa and the Federal Capital Territory to the north.
		To the east, the state is bounded by Benue State, and to the south by Anambra and Enugu states and to the west by Edo, Ondo, Ekiti and Kwara States.
	www.nigeria.gov.ng /govt_state_kogi.aspx (447 words)

	A Fighter for Justice
		Which is why the welfare of civil servants in Kogi State is a priority so, we are giving them their dues so that they will be in a position to render good services.
		He actually intervened in Kogi State and that was why we saw less violence, especially during the elections.
		There were a lot of intra-party conflicts in Kogi State and they did not come as a surprise to me. So, I took steps to reduce their effect in the party.
	www.newswatchngr.com /editorial/allaccess/bob/10419164113.htm (6965 words)

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		Kwara State was created on 27th May 1967 when the Federal Military Government of General Yakubu Gowon broke the four regions that then constituted the Federation of Nigeria into 12 states.
		The capital of the State is Ilorin, which lies 306km northeast of Lagos and 500km southwest of Abuja.
		Kwara State is bounded in the North by Niger State, in the South by Osun and Ondo States, in the East by Kogi State and in the West by Oyo State.
	www.kwarastate.gov.ng /kwara.htm (364 words)

	THISDAYonline
		At the foundation laying ceremony of the university, President Olusegun Obasanjo commended the vision and commitment of the state government in embarking on the establishment of a state university at a difficult moment.
		Audu said it was in an effort to redress the unhealthy situation that his administration took a bold step to establish the state university, just as he informed the president that the people of Kogi State has made indelible contributions to the development of many educational institutions over the years.
		The establishment of the university, he further said was a realisation of the collective aspiration of the entire people of the state, describing the act as a child of necessity.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2002/09/18/20020918edu03.html (746 words)

	Welcome to the news archive of the government and people of Ondo State
		However, the state Sports Council chairman, Michael Adeyeye who confirmed the story when the Guardian visited his office yesterday said the athletes were relieved of their posts when it was discovered that they were no more amateurs, the position which they had engaged them for by the council.
		While commending the state professional body for organizing such an educative lecture, he said that the lecture is not only to enlighten members of the public on current issues but equally to educate, refresh and keep the members of the institute abreast of contemporary issues.
		Yejide Ogundipe and several others took turn to submit that the state has no crisis and that it is natural for a few to be disgruntled but that generally speaking and in view of the monumental achievements of the governor, the entirety of the PDP in the state is solidly behind the governor.
	www.ondostate.info /news.html (10670 words)

	THISDAYonline
		But he was told that Kogi State had failed to pay for its past allocations, leaving a debt of N147,806,000 million and therefore, would not be extended fresh supplies until the debt had been fully repaid.
		The state is in between the devil and the deep blue sea, as the Idris administration decided to adopt very stringent and unconvential approaches to minimise waste in government expenditure in order to meet with the challenges of providing infrastructure and other services which it must showcase as its achievements.
		Prior to this time, it was unusual to see primary school children learn in habitable classrooms in Kogi, studies were conducted under the shade of trees of dilapidated buildings as all the education budget of the past administration was concentrated on erecting state of the art edifices at the then Prince Abubakar Audu University.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2004/06/03/20040603pol05.html (1905 words)

	Vanguard -Viewpoint : Kogi: Demystifying HIV and AIDS through VCT
		Generally, in Kogi State and environs, HIV and AIDS remains a social problem that affects the poorest of the poor.
		To be exact, it used to be amongst the highest in the country, and the reason is understandable, especially with Lokoja being the gateway state between the South and the North of the country.
		Basking in the euphoria of the new Centre, Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sunday Odoma, believes it was a major strategy in curtailing the impact of HIV as the greatest challenge.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/viewpoints/vp607062006.html (1503 words)

	Nigeria ---->>> Nassarawa State
		It is bounded in the north by Kaduna state, in the west by the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in the south by Kogi and Benue States and in the east by Taraba and Plateau States.
		The state is bounded on the north by Kaduna State, on the South by Benue State, on the East by Plateau & Taraba States, while on the West by The Federal Capital Territory & Kogi State.
		Nassarawa state is a pot pourri of tourist attractions with array of hills and rocks that dot the state's landscape.
	www.ngex.com /nigeria/places/states/nassarawa.htm (417 words)

	Prince Abubakar Audu is not scared of EFCC- Kasim (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		According to Alhaji Kasim, the former governor, who is also a governorship aspirant for the 2007 election in the state, is presently on a business trip abroad and will soon be back to attend to issues and developments that cropped up in his absence.
		The organization also wondered why the state radio and the Graphic Newspaper refused to tell the people of Kogi State the facts about the indictment of the incumbent governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris by EFCC as reported by other national media.
		The chairman of the organization therefore called on the people of Kogi State to disregard the callous propaganda mounted by the state government against Prince Abubakar Audu, advising them to remain calm but sensitive to the happenings around them.
	www.nasarawastate.org /newsday/news/nasara06/NewArticle338.html (382 words)

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		Addressing journalists at the National Assembly yesterday, Kogi ANPP chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Mabo Kassim, expressed shock that despite the increasing revenue accruing to the state from the Federation Account, very little achievements were recorded by the 17-month-old Idris Ibrahim administration.
		The Kogi ANPP boss also denied media reports that the past ANPP government left a debt of N58 billion for the current administration, pointing out that the governor was merely looking for an alibi for his poor performance.
		On the spate of politically motivated crises in the state, the ANPP boss stated: "There is no doubt that the hasty desire of Governor Idris to put in place a political structure that will ensure his return to office in 2007 is at the root of these crises.
	news.biafranigeriaworld.com /archive/2004/nov/10/012.html (623 words)

	Daily Trust: The Paper On-Line... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		He noted that Kogi State was not only a major link between the North and the South, it was the gateway to the Abuja Federal Capital Territory as well as the base of the nation’s premier steel industrial complex.
		In his response, Governor Ibrahim Idris of Kogi state thanked President Olusegun Obasanjo for his passionate interest in the development of the state as well as the visit of the Honourable Minister to assess the condition of federal roads in the state.
		He stated that the Meme Bridge on the Lokoja Township to Abuja route was a colonial road which had become a death trap to his people, and the State Government had to intervene to provide a safer and more modern bridge.
	www.dailytrust.com /property2.htm (438 words)

	Nigeria: KOGI STATE - Kogi State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The people, who were thus put in separate states, had lived together under the same administrative structure for more than seventyfive years before their separation.
		The reunification of these two separate parts of the former Kabba Province, now renamed Kogi State, was therefore a restoration of old and cherished ties in the local administration of the area.
		It has its boundary with Niger and Plateau States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to the north, Benue and Enugu States to the east, while Edo, Ondo and Kwara States are on the western side (Kogi State, 1992).
	www.onlinenigeria.com /links/kogiadv.asp?blurb=305 (285 words)

	NigeriaWEB (Government Agencies) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Edo State lies roughly between longitude 06o 04'E and 06o 43'E and latitude 05o44' N and 07o34' N. It is bounded in the south by Delta State, in the west by Ondo State, in the north by Kogi State and in the east by Kogi and Anambra States.
		Oyo State covers an area of approximately 35,743 square kilometres and is bounded in the South by Ogun State, in the North by Kwara State, in the West by Republic of Benin and in the East by Ondo State.
		Akwa Ibom State Created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State is a key member of Nigeria’s South South Zone, the new economic power bloc, rich in crude oil, natural gas and a diversity of agricultural produce.
	odili.net /government.html (811 words)

	CyberEagles :: The undisputed number one home for all Super Eagles Fans
		Following the poor performance of Kogi United Football club in the 2002 division II professional league, the Kogi State government has wielded the big stick, disbanding the club with immediate effect.
		The state governor, Prince Abubakar Audu on account of their unimpressive performance during the season was said to have given approval for the sack of the entire team and officials.
		Moses Ado Okino stated that "the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu has ordered the total disbandment of the state official football team, Kogi United for poor performance".
	www.cybereagles.com /news/?id=366 (173 words)

	Ekiti State of Nigeria
		It lies south of Kwara and Kogi State, East of Osun State and bounded by Ondo State in the East and in the south.
		An important feature of the state is the large number of hills it possesses, which are often the site of towns in which much of the population resides.
		In the Fourth Republic, now more secure perhaps with their own state, the electorate returned to the fold, as it were, embracing the AD to the turn of two out of three Senate seats, all six House seats, the governorship and 22 out of 26 state assembly jurisdictions.
	www.ekiti.com (456 words)

	Media Rights Agenda...Promoting and Protecting Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Nigeria
		Members of the Kogi State Correspondent Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists were tacitly barred from covering the March 27 Local Government Council polls in the state.
		The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission refused to give accreditation to the correspondents of some media houses in the State while all journalists from local media were duly issued theirs.
		The discussion between Ojudu and the governor’s aide, the statement insists, was never meant to threaten him noting that if the aide had intention of harming Ojudu, he would have called him on a line, which he is not familiar with.
	mediarightsagenda.org /attmar04.html (624 words)

	BNW News Blog: Biafra Nigeria World News Index and Digest: May 2005 Archives
		While defending his action on the college of medicine of the state university, Gov Fayose said academic programme was merely suspended to enable the state government adequately cater for the university because of paucity of fund.
		The Justice commissioner decried the dichotomy in existing laws between the state and Federal Government, lamenting that the country’s environment is continually under threat due to oil spills resulting from pipeline corrosion, equipment malfunction, gas flaring among others despite the myriad of environmental laws both at the federal and state levels of the country.
		He said the state government is determined to ensure that homeless children are either re-united with their parents or are given educational or vocational training, which will guarantee a better future for them.
	news.biafranigeriaworld.com /archive/2005/05/index.php (17916 words)

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		THE review of the chieftaincy institution in Kogi State, which culminated into grading, and upgrading of some traditional rulers is aimed at redressing injustice metted out to some traditional stools, the state governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has clarified.
		Governor Idris disclosed this in Lokoja Township Stadium while presenting staff of office to the newly graded and upgraded traditional rulers in the state.
		Kogi State Government is on the path of a full revolution in the state polytechnic, Lokoja, as it has approved a take-off grant of N50 million to enable the institution run Engineering and Environmental studies’ courses.
	www.kogigraphic.com (247 words)

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