October 2024

  As Ecstatic excitement and jubilation continues to envelop kogi state and beyond following the approval of over point six billion naira for free Payment Of this year’s West Africa Examination Certificate, National Examination Certificate fees [Waec, Neco] for indigenous students in public secondary schools by the Servant leader and the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed…

  Kogi State Executive Governor, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo’s groundbreaking decision to cover West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) fees for final-year students has sent waves of excitement and optimism across Kogi State. This bold move not only alleviates financial burdens on families but also reinforces the government’s commitment to education as a cornerstone…

  The Oloro-In-Council has affirmed the official selection and appointment of His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye, as the Oloro of Oro Kingdom, saying the entire people of Oro Kingdom welcomed with open arms the new era of their new monarch. In a statement on Tuesday by the Oloro-In-Council, the Kingmakers, and the…

  The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the non-teaching staff unions in the universities, University of Ilorin chapter, has joined the nationwide strike called by their national body. It would be recalled that most federal universities across the country have shut down, in compliance with the directive of JAC. The JAC is made up of…

  The Kogi State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) under the Kogi Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAM), led by Engr Sheidu Adamu Obansa , has reiterated its commitment to smooth project executions across the state. Engr Obansa gave the assurance during a meeting with Contractors to handle the phase 1 Backlog maintenance /Rehabilitation of…

  Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has approved over N600 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Senior Secondary (SS3) students in the State. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, at a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja, said the fund would cover…

  On this special day as you clock 55, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate you and all that you stand for. You have been a remarkable team leader, always valuing the opinions and contributions of your team members. Your selflessness and dedication to putting others before yourself truly sets you apart as…

  Officers to run the affairs of the Kogi State Chapter of Parliamentary Association of Nigeria have emerged. The election which was keenly contested saw Mr. Ayo Omotola as Chairman who pulled 71 votes against his closest contender, Mall. Idris Yusuf who had 43 votes. Mallam Alikali Yunusa clinched the position of Welfare Secretary with…

  I am indeed humbled and overwhelmed by the invaluable solidarity and love I received from dignitaries from all walks of life on the special occasion of my 52nd birthday and the unveiling of the Shamsudeen Usman Sickle Cell Foundation. I humbly and sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed…

  The Ijaw Consultative Assembly has carpeted Mojahadeen Asari Dokubi over his recent resolve to lead the Ijaw Nation into an alliance with Hausa/Fulani of the North, saying Ijaw Nation will not reduce itself to the point of Asari Dokubi’s leadership. The Group made it clear that Asari Dokubo didn’t represent the Ijaw people in…