2024

  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…

  The Kwara State Government has approved the re-appointment of the Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed for a second term in office. The State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Ronke Arinde, announced this development in her office on Monday, while admonishing heads of Tertiary institutions on the need for…

The management of Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its local content policy, aiming to stimulate the economies of its 17 host communities through skills development and increased business opportunities for local enterprises. During a one-day capacity development workshop for local vendors, themed “Leveraging DCPI’s Processes and Procedures to Build Viable…

  The Wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has advised pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to always prioritise accessing available health facilities to reduce childbirth complications. Ododo made the call when she visited Kogi Specialist Hospital (KSSH), and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp on Monday in Lokoja. The governor’s wife also donated cash gifts…

    Kogi State Government has released funds for the periodic training of Information Officers in various ministries. The Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo stated this on Monday during a workshop on capacity building organized by the ministry, for the information Officers in various ministries, departments and agencies of government in Lokoja. He…

  The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) in collaboration with the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), have called on global leaders to deliver on climate pledges and advancing climate justice The National Network Coordinator of CSDevNet, Mr Stephen Abu, made the call during an advocacy “Keep Your Promise” campaign to Lokoja flooded areas,…