News Update
The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor Hon. Ismaila Isah has welcomed calls by stakeholders in educational institutions for partnership towards documenting legacies of the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo using the Lugard House Newsletter and the Annual Media Report as reference materials. The commitment was made during a courtesy…
Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photo journalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, has died. Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, Aug. 12 as a result of stroke, reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, elder brother to the late journalist told the News…
Hon. (Elder) Leke Abejide has become a household name in Kogi politics, and his popularity comes from two distinct sources. On one hand, he is widely respected and reputed for his performance as the Member of the House of Representatives for Yagba Federal Constituency. His record spans across education, road infrastructure, community development, and…
Rt. Hon. Egwaba attends Dialogue on Social Protection in Nigeria, described the Two-day event timely The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, has successfully concluded her active participation in the two-day “Dialogue on Social Protection in Nigeria,” held from August 12-13, 2025. The event which took…
Kwara: Man killed in confrontation with vigilantes Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin An attempt to arrest a suspected kidnapper at the Share cattle market in Kwara State has led to the death of a man identified as the father of the suspect, who is still at large. According to local sources, members of a vigilante group…
A vibrant steel industry has been described as the foundation of a truly industrialised Nigeria. Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo, Kogi State Executive Governor, made the disclosure in a goodwill message he delivered at the opening of National Steel Summit, held at NAF Centre Abuja. Gov. Ododo was represented at the occasion by the State…
The Standup for Women Society (SWS) condemns the unacceptable treatment of Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Airline and offers pro bono legal services to support her in seeking justice. We call on relevant authorities to investigate this matter and ensure that passengers’ rights are protected. SWS stands in solidarity with Comfort and reaffirms its commitment…
The Izon Cultural Heritage Centre (ICHC) has expressed deep concern over recent comments attributed to Dr. Shola Mese, a representative of the Olu of Itsekiri in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The ICHC described the comments as “unguided” and “misrepresentative” of the programme’s scope, mandate, and beneficiaries. The ICHC, led by Apostle…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N30.00, from N850 to N820 per litre, effective from 12th August 2025. As part of our unwavering commitment to national development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery assures the public of a consistent and uninterrupted…
Gov. Ododo Flags Off Construction of 12.5Km Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri Road in Ajaokuta Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off construction of the 12.5 kilometre Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri rural road in a major boost to rural infrastructure and agricultural development in the state. The project which is executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP),…
