2024

  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustain on-going clearance operation to defeat criminals in all parts of the state. The Governor gave the assurance at the commencement of distribution of the second batch 100 operational vehicles to security agencies at the government house in Lokoja on Wednesday….

  Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock and sadness over the tragic boat accident involving at least 200 people from Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama local government area. The incident occurred in Gwajibo village in Niger State, a neighbouring community where the boat was headed for a Maulid nabbiy celebration. Local authorities said only…

  Kogi State is already more dramatic than the average Kogite would want, but I cannot help but wonder why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has chosen Kogi as their theatre of dreams, constantly adding to its complexities. They seem to be playing to a script of vested interests aimed at keeping the…

  The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has commenced the repairs on the deteriorating Anyigba-Ankpa-Otukpo road, which traverses Kogi and Benue States. The Managing Director of FERMA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, disclosed this when a visit to the Onu Ankpa, Alhaji Abdulmalik Umar, after an inspection tour to the dilapidated roads on Wednesday Agbasi, who was…

  The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf has attended the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, flag off of campaign for the October 19 Chairmanship Election in the State. A press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed said the wife of the Speaker,…

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the request of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Telcom Satellite Television Service (TSTV), Dr Bright Echefu seeking to stop the Inspector General of Police (IGP) from investigating him in an alleged N2bn fraud. Echefu’s court action against Police investigation into the alleged…

  The the Independent Petroleum marketers Association (IPMAN) Kogi State has felicitated with Miss Hassana Ozohu Salisu winner of the 2024 Miss Nollywood international beauty pageant. Chairman of Kogi IPMAN Mejid Okomanyi disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday. Okomanyi described Miss Salisu as a true patriot who has projected the image…

    A socio political group under the aegies of Odu Akowe Network ( Youths’ and students wing) in Kogi State has appealed to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC to stop further harassment and intimidation of former governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The co-ordinator…

  A group, Tinubu Legacy Forum (TLF), has expressed confidence in the ability of President Bola Tinubu to bring the much-needed succour very soon to Nigerians amidst the present economic hardships. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of TLF, Alhaji Ganiyu Akeem Adesina, gave the assurance in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan, to commemorate the…

  Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi, has urged Nigerian youths to play active role in strengthening a national identity and promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and political stability in the country. Ododo gave the advice at the occasion to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration on Tuesday in Lokoja. The governor stressed the need…