2024

  Transportation Commissioners in Nigeria, under the aegis of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners’ Forum, have decried the neglect of inland waterways across the country, urging relevant stakeholders to do the needful by giving due and proper attention to the sector like those of the railway, aviation and road transportation. Speaking with journalists on the sideline…

  As part of efforts to continue to prevent maternal mortality in Kogi State, the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Kogi state chapter, has launched an ultrasound scan machine for underprivileged women at the primary healthcare facility in Lokoja, Kogi State. This initiative aims to provide quality healthcare services to underprivileged women during the…

  As 2024 budget implementation witnesses exponential execution across the length and breath of Kogi State under the consolidation agenda of the chief servant of Kogi State, *Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo*, it is yet another Appropriation season which is the first of its kind under the Governor for further fulfilment and consolidation on campaign promises…

  In an effort to ensure the effective implementation of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a team from the World Bank visited Kogi State as part of an Implementation Support Mission. The delegation team was led by the Task Team Leader for the L-PRES Project, Dr. Manievel Sene, while team members included:…

  As 2024 budget implementation withnesses exponential execution across the length and breath of Kogi State under the consolidation agenda of the chief servant of Kogi State, *Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo*, it is yet another Appropriation season which is the first of its kind under the Governor for further fulfilment and consolidation on campaign promises…

  In a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Ajaokuta State Constituency Hon. Abu Onoru-Oiza Jibrin, he noted that this disturbing trend requires urgent attention. ” Without doubt, there has been a disturbing surge of individuals perceived as deranged and rejected persons wandering the streets in Okene, Lokoja and few other…

  Kogi State House of Assembly has appealed to the State Government to direct the State Ministry of Health to upgrade the Ikoyi Health Center to a full General Hospital. The House also appealed to the State Government to give approval for the provision of necessary personnel, medical equipment, essential drugs, modern infrastructure and logistics…

The huge investment by Dangote Sugar Refinery in the Sugar Backward Integration Policy (BIP) of the federal government has been hailed by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), which described its job creation potential as humongous. Director-General of NDE, Silas Agara who commended the Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote during his visit to Dangote…

  In a bid to recognize excellence and commitment to humanity, the Kogi Progressives Women Network (KPWN) has announced that eight distinguished personalities in Kogi State will be honored at an upcoming awards ceremony. The event, set to take place later this month, will celebrate individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted governance, business, and community…

  Kwara State Government has sanctioned the school teacher accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. In a joint statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello…