FG approves the construction of Ilorin – Omuaran – Kabba road at a cost of N8,217,373,106.17

The news of the approval Ilorin-Omuaran-Kabba Road by the Federal Executive Council was received with an out pouring of unprecedented Joy over what the Kogi State Deputy Governor Yomi Awoniyi described as an unbelievable gesture of the federal government.

Echocho Foot Soldiers which way

The much awaiting so called judgment by Echocho Foot Soldiers slated for 25 th Nov. has come and gone.

The truth of the matter is that many of them including Echocho himself could not 

believed his ears when the Judge said the matter has been adjourned till 21st Feb 2014.

ACTIVIST DECRIES EXPULSION OF FULANI HERDSMEN IN KOGI,

The President of Arewa Defence League,Alhaji Murtala Abubakar has

described the two-week quit notice issued to Fulani herdsmen in Omala

local government by the chairman of the council,Labaran Oyigebe as

totally unacceptable and must be condemned by well meaning Nigerians.

Breaking News: Ondo Federal Lawmaker Slumps and Dies

Late Rafael Nomiye

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Rafael Nomiye yesterday night slumped and confirmed dead.

A source said Hon. Nomiye died at his official residence in Abuja shortly after he returned from a function.

African Examiner gathered that the deceased never took ill and did not complain of any ailment before the unfortunate incident.

The football match that started a revolution

Team captain Ferenc Puskas scores Hungary's third goal during the match at Wembley Stadium

Sixty years ago, a football match shook the foundations of the British Empire and encouraged a previously unthinkable dream of freedom in Hungary, says Gellert Tamas.

The time was exactly 16:45. Wembley hosted a sold-out crowd. One hundred and twenty thousand spectators had gathered to see England play Hungary. The "Marvellous Magyars" had remained unbeaten for three years and England had never lost an international against a European side at home.

Vincent Enyeama named Ligue 1 player of the month

Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has won the French Ligue 1 player of the month award for October, besting Paris Saint Germain stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani to clinch the periodic accolade for outstanding performance in the premier division. 

WADA FOR LIFE NO SHAKEN

Yekini Jimoh
 Echocho supporters you are making me laugh. Who told that come November 25 Echocho will take over.

Senate Pushes for $1bn Loan to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel

The Senate, on Thursday, resolved to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan on the need to facilitate one billion US dollars needed to totally revamp and resuscitate the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company.

CAPT. IDRIS WADA: WHY TAKE THE N20 BILLION BOND?

By Augustine Akubo

In recent times, a Bill seeking a law to for the establishment of a Kogi State Debt Securities (Issuance) Law, 2013, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Momoh Jimoh Lawal, the speaker. The bond was deliberated upon and on its merit and subsequently passed into Law.Facts available in the Bills show that the N20 billion bond being sought under this Law is for the purpose of funding well-articulated and essential programmes geared toward accelerating the Kogi State Transformation Agenda under theleadership of Capt. Idris Wada.

Rural Electricity Project commissioned at Oguma in Basa in Thursday by Captain Idris Wada Administration

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FG APPLAUD's GOV WADA IN AGRIC TRANSFORMATION

The Federal Government has applauded the Kogi state Governor, Captain Idris Wada for keying into agricultural transformation of the federal government as alternative to the oil.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

FACT BEHIND THE TRAGEDY OF PROF IYAYI

Richard Elesho and Mike Abu

The recent accident that led to the death of an erudite scholar and precious -soul, Professor Festus Iyayi along Abuja - Lokoja road,  is a great loss to all Nigerians, the academic community and the labour union particularly.

The timing of the accident is painful and tragic, when viewed against the role the late Professor was playing in uplifting the educational system in Nigeria and bringing a closure to the ASUU strike which has lingered for so long. This is one accident too many.

KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY LECTURER PARADED AS BOKO HARAM MEMBER

The State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja has paraded five suspected Boko Haram members alleged to have planned deadly attacks on Igala, Kogi State.

Among the suspects were Dr. Mohammad Nazeef Yunus, an Assistant Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Kogi State University.  He was said to be the Spiritual Leader and Coordinator for Boko Haram in the State, and the leader of the gang.

KOGI PDP PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON CAPTAIN WADA's ADMINISTRATION

The Kogi state Executive Working Committee of the People's Democratic Party(PDP), members of the State House of Assembly and Chairmen of all the 21LocalGovernment Councils has passed vote of confident of the administration of Captain Idris Wada.

Breaking News: 14 Persons lost their lives along Abuja-Koton-Karfi road.

No fewer than 14 people have lost their lives along Abaji-Koton-Karfi on Wednesday morning.

How to forestall future ASUU strikes – Professor Ambali

As Nigerians anxiously await the eventual call-off of the five-month old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has called on the Federal Government and the lecturers' union to put in place a monitoring committee that would ensure that agreements reached between both parties are faithfully implemented in order to forestall future disruption of academic activities.

Selfie' named as word of the year

"Selfie" has been named as word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries.

The word has evolved from a niche social media tag into a mainstream term for a self-portrait photograph, the editors said.

Research suggested its frequency in the English language had increased by 17,000% in the last year, they added.

Kogi Gov to assist in the burial of late Fada U Turn

The Kogi state government has released money for the burial of Kogi state born musician, Femi Mayomi AKA Fada U Turn who died last week Saturday after a briefed illness.

Nigeria can win World Cup - Enyeama

Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama believes the African champions can win next year's World Cup in Brazil.

The Super Eagles became the first African side to qualify for the 2014 World Cup after beating Ethiopia 2-0 on Saturday for a 4-1 aggregate victory.

WADA'S CONVOY AND THE REST OF US

By Augustin Akubor

It is an unfortunate monumental embarrassment of a global magnitude created by the inhumane nature of our deplorable and near impassable roads neglected by successive Nigerian governments. It is not about the outbursts of volatile vituperation s to score political gains.

Enough of the Shenanigans; Let Nyako Go!

By John Ainofenokhai

Not many people realise these days the manner in which the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, was railroaded as the gubernatorial candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his state in 2007. The retired Rear Admiral was in his farm when his former boss in the military, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, sent for him.  There was minor disagreement over the gubernatorial primaries in Adamawa.  Nyako did not “participate” in the primary election just like his colleague, Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu of Niger state.  But both were handed the party flags in their respective states by Obasanjo under the guise of party supremacy against the dictates of democracy, fair play and justice.

Qatar workers 'treated like animals'

Andrew North reports from Nepal on the plight of migrant workers

Qatar's construction sector is rife with abuse, Amnesty International (AI) has said in a report published as work begins on Fifa World Cup 2022 stadiums.

Amnesty says migrant workers are often subjected to non-payment of wages, dangerous working conditions and squalid accommodation.

The rights group said one manager had referred to workers as "animals".

Italy-Nigeria Preview: Prandelli to rotate Azzurri against Super Eagles

Nigeria will hope to celebrate becoming the first African team to qualify for the World Cup with a win over Italy on Monday. The two sides face each other in an international friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage, and the Nigerians will undoubtedly be in buoyant mood after sealing their spot at Brazil 2014 with a 2-0 

success against Ethiopia in Calabar on Saturday.

Women group to build skill acquisition centre for widows, less privilege children in Kogi

Women group, under the auspices of Peculiar Ladies Association  in Ajaokuta local government of   Kogi state,  is to build skill acquisition centre that cater for  widows and less privilege children in the society.

NAPTPTN call for establishment of regulatory board

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Technologists and Pharmacy Technicians of Nigeria(NAPTPTN) has called on the federal government to expedite action of the bill to establish the regulatory board for NAPTPTN.

The call was contained in a statement issued by the National president of the Association, Comrade Yusuf Hojapa, at the end of its National Executive council Meeting, held in Lokoja.

Awoniyi begs Mopa community. •solicits closing of ranks to ensure development.

The Kogi State Deputy Governor,Yomi Awoniyi has begged the people of Mopa in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State to close ranks with him towards ensuring the growth and development of the community.

Calabar fans groan over cost of Nigeria-Ethiopia match tickets

Match ticket prices have gone up at an alarming rate barely hours to the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.

The reasons behind Messi's injury crisis

By Ben Hayward | Spanish Football Writer

He has been cruelly cut down at the peak of his powers. Following a flourishing finale to 2012 and a world-record 91 goals for club and country, Lionel Messi has had his 2013 interrupted by injury and is now sidelined until the end of the year as he recovers from a fourth muscle problem in eight months. So where has it all gone wrong for Barcelona's brilliant and once seemingly immortal Argentine?

Lagos Assembly urges ASUU to honour Iyayi by ending strike

LAGOS State House of Assembly has appealed to the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to consider putting immediate end to the over four-month old strike to honour Professor Festus Iyayi, who died in a ghastly motor accident on the Lokoja-Abuja road on Tuesday.

Mikel's legacy rests on qualifying for the 2014 World Cup with Nigeria

By Ed Dove 

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel's legacy is on the line heading into this weekend’s clash with Ethiopia. Ever since exploding on to the scene at the Under-17 World Cup in 2003, Nigerians have been waiting for him to finally realise his potential. Many had assumed that he would never blossom into the new Jay-Jay Okocha, a fluid playmaker capable of anything and everything, but there were still hopes that he could emerge as more than the stodgy defensive midfielder to whom regular Premier League viewers had become accustomed.

Kogi Gov send powerful delegate to Edo state over the death of Professor Festus Iyayi

The Kogi state government has send powerful delegate to Benin in Edo state over the death of a renown Professor of the University of Benin, Professor Festus Iyayi.

Madjer: Ethiopia should forget Brazil 2014

Algeria football legend Rabah Madjer holds a strong view that the Super Eagles have already qualified for the Brazil 2014 Fifa World Cup. The 54 year old who made 87 appearances for the Desert Foxes and played a key role in FC Porto’s European Cup triumph in 1987 is of the opinion that it will be a wild goose chase for the East Africans to upset the reigning African champions in Calabar. 

Anambra Gubernatorial election PDP candidate get more support

At the suspension of my campaign, I thought of a candidate that will further the vision that I strongly believed in, I had it also in mind that an election occurring on Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwes birthday needed a result that will have some sort of respect for the sage.

In the list of 23 gubernatorial candidates, Mr. Tony Nwoye appeared the most preferred candidate, even thou litigation consumed a substantial irreplaceabletime from his campaign, of which to my mind raised a concern and puts a question mark on the fairness of the election, when the Judiciary process pinned down a candidate from campaigning while others are having a field day accumulating voters.

Vincent Enyeama: Should Nigeria stick or twist?

By Ed Dove

Despite all of his achievements and his experience, it has felt, at times, like Stephen Keshi is only waiting for an excuse to find an upgrade on long-time stopper Vincent Enyeama. At various, crucial points in recent memory, the Super Eagles boss has turned to Austin Ejide to step in to replace the Lille keeper,

Egbe,Lokoja.Okene and Idah Township roads to be reconstructed at the cost of N2billion

The Kogi state government has approved the re-construction of Okene,Lokoja,Idah and Egbe township roads at the cost of over N2billion naira.

The road projects which were awarded to various competent contractors to handle is aimed at giving the urban areas across the state a face lift as well as boosting their socio-economic activities.

GOV CONVOY ACCIDENT:FRSC DENIED REPORT

Kogi state sector commander of Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) Mr Olakunle Motayo  has debunked the statement credited to  him over the road accident involving the state governor's convoy that claimed the life of Prof Festus Iyayi.

Ex-Chairman of Adavi Local Government Area in Kogi Jailed

The Ex-Chairman of Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi state and two time commissioner , Mr. Jimoh Enesi has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for Money laundering by federal High sitting lokoja .

EFCC drags Ex Ogori-Magongo Council boss and former Commission before Court over Money Laundering in Kogi

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has adjourned the case of money laundering involving the for Chairman of Ogori/Magongo,Mr. Gabriel Daudu and former Commissioner of Agriculture,Mr.Albert Soje have been standing trial since 2010

Professor Festus Iyaye is dead

A renown Professor from University of Ibadan is dead. He died along Lokoja-Abuja road early hours of today Tuesday on a castly  motor accident which involved the last Pilot escort convoy of the Kogi state Governor, Captain Idris Wada and a bus that the late Professor was traveling on.

Sources at the scene of the accident disclosed that it was a head on collusion which happened at Banda very close to Koton-Karfi. According to the source the said bus in an attempt to dodged a pot hole a ram into the coming last Pilot escort vehicle in the Governor's convoy.

Kogi 'Elders' are Political losers---Kogi Gov

The Kogi state government has challenged the Kogi 'Elders' to show proof of its allegation  against the government, saying that the onus of proof lays with accuser.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Idris Wada, on Media and Strategy   Mr. Jacob Edi, said it is wrong for these these self appointed  'Elders' to try to rubbish the Judiciary for no just cause.

Three Police Men killed in Kogi as attackers bomb Police Station

Gunmen on Sunday night attacked the Area Police station in Osara, Adavi Local Government area of Kogi State killing three police officers and one other civilian during the attack.

GOLDEN EAGLETS VICTORY: KOGI GOV. CAPT. IDRIS WADA REACTS.

The Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada was one of the earliest Nigerians to congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian Under Seventeen team, The Eaglets and all Nigerians over the routing victory of the junior National Team at the just concluded world football competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirate.

SPEAKING POINTS FOR HIS EXCELLENCYon Good Governance tour8Nov2013.

1.

​On behalf of the Government and good people of Kogi State, let me begin by welcoming you and your Team, The Good Governance Inspection Teamto the Confluence State. The State is a confluence of resources and we pride ourselves as having anabundance of all types of resources, which, of course, gives room for a myriad of opportunities for all and sundry. It may interest you to note that Kogi State has the largest deposit of Gold, limestone, Iron-ore and the finest grade of clean coal in Nigeria.

2.

​I am pleased that this Good Governance visit has finally eventuated after several postponements on both sides, due to some just cause.

SPEAKING POINTS FOR HIS EXCELLENCYon Good Governance tour8Nov2013.

1.

​On behalf of the Government and good people of Kogi State, let me begin by welcoming you and your Team, The Good Governance Inspection Teamto the Confluence State. The State is a confluence of resources and we pride ourselves as having anabundance of all types of resources, which, of course, gives room for a myriad of opportunities for all and sundry. It may interest you to note that Kogi State has the largest deposit of Gold, limestone, Iron-ore and the finest grade of clean coal in Nigeria.

2.

​I am pleased that this Good Governance visit has finally eventuated after several postponements on both sides, due to some just cause.

Our die-hard critics will soon recoil into their Shell--- Gov Wada

The Kogi state Governor, Captain Idris Wada has said that "Very soon when our efforts begin to yield fruitful dividends, the die-hard critics and cynics of our administration will recoil into their shell in nail-biting dispositions".

Ghana $1m claim minister sacked

Ghana's Deputy Communications Minister Victoria Hammah has been sacked after she was recorded allegedly saying she would stay in politics until she has made $1m (£600,000).

"If you have money then you can control people," she said on the tape which has been widely circulated in Ghana.

Ms Hammah has not yet commented on the tape or her sacking.

Diagnostic Heath center cost Kogi Gov N1.8 billion---Commissioner

The Kogi state Commissioner for Health, Idris Omede has said that the state diagnostic health centre would be ready for commissioning by middle next year.

The Commissioner who stated this during the federal government good governance tour on the projects in Lokoja said the project cost the state government N1.8 billion.

N8.3m fraud: Kogi High Court fixes Dec. 3, for judgement

Kogi High Court sitting in Koton-Karfe has fixed December 3, for judgement in the case of.a Revenue Clerk with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Mrs Dupe Adeyemi  for allegly defrauding  the centre to the tune of N8.3 million.

KOGI NEEDS N4.5 BILLION TO COMPLETE WATER PROJECT

The reticulation  of the Greater Lokoja Water Project, which is the last  phase of the scheme would gulp N4.5 billion. the Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources Mrs Hadiza Onottu has said.

Understanding the Rice Revolution initiative and its importance in Kogi

Mike Abu

Rice, a food commodity, initially occasionally consumed by households, mostly ceremonially, soon became a daily household staple, a first choice at public gatherings and a common food item in our growing fast food outlets. What governments and individual consumers have failed to reckon with, over the years, was the insidious destruction the growing appetite for rice has caused to Nigeria economy, especially when two-third of the rice consumed is imported. 

Don’t consult Jonathan, join APC, Presidency tells Amaechi

The Presidency on Wednesday said Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State was at liberty to leave the ruling Peoples Democratic Party for the opposition All Progressives Congress whenever he so desires.

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Mr. Ahmed Gulak, said this in an interview with our correspondent while reacting to a statement credited to Amaechi that he would consult President Goodluck Jonathan on whether or not to join the APC.

Kogi govt urged to address decay in primary education

A coalition of civil society has urged  Kogi State Government  to address infrastructural and moral decadence in public primary schools to enable delivery of quality  education to the children in the state

The state chapter of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) made the call in a statement issued in Lokoja as part of its programme to raise citizens’ awareness on Basic Education.

Kogi to train 630 teachers

The kogi state government in collaboration with the British council is to train 630 teacher across the three Senatorial District of the state.

Governor Idris Wada, who disclosed this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding the state government and the British council in Lokoja, said the training shows the importance place on the education sector.

APC or PDP: Amaechi Remains Undecided, Will Consult Jonathan.

The Governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Amaechi, stated that his final decision to either join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be taken after consulting widely with President Goodluck Jonathan, South-South political elders and Rivers people.

Okun People: Who is Jide Omokore?

The people of Okun there is no doubt that you have been crying over many issues which you all believed that the Kogi state government should have attended to.

Kogi Set to receive good governance tour team.

As the Federal Government Good Governance Tour Team visits Kogi State beginning from tomorrow,the Kogi State Government says it will use the visit to show case its efforts in touching the lives of its citizenry under the transformation agenda of Capt Idris Wada.

210 Kogi State intending Christian Pilgrims leave for Jerusalem tomorrow.

The Kogi State Government has charged the 210 intending Christian Pilgrims from the State to use this year's Pilgrimage to experience the truths about Christianity.
The Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, made the appeal at a seminar organized for intending Pilgrims from the State held at the Apostolic Church, Ajara quarters, Lokoja,by the Kogi State Christian Pilgrimage Commission.

Gov Wada charges Kogi Savings and Loans management

Kogi State Governor Captain Idris Wada has charged  the Kogi Savings and loan to be prudent and fair  in discharge of their duty.

Wada who gave the charge  in Lokoja while Inaugurating the newly appointed board members of the financial institution urged   the six members of the board to be above board.

FG to sanction any power investor that fail to deliver

The Federal Government has said that it will  sanction any core power investor that does not deliver on performance agreement stipulated by the government.

The Vice president Arc Namadi Sambo  who is  also chairman National Council of Privatization, gave the warning  over the  weekend during the official handing - over of  Geregu 11 Power plant in Ajaokuta Local Government area of Kogi State to the new investor, Amperion Power Distribution company.

No petition against Awoniyi-----Kogi Assembly

The leadership of the Kogi State House of Assembly said the legislative arm of the government  has not received any petition against the  State Deputy Governor,Yomi Awoniyi over misappropriation of money donated for 2012 flood.

TEACHERS PETITION ADAVI CHAIRMAN OVER DEDUCTION

Primary school teachers in Adavi local government of Kogi State have appealed to governor Idris Wada to  prevail on the council  chairman to pay their august salaries.