August 2025

  Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to kick-start running of degree programmes in the institution. In the landmark agreement signed on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the University’s Senate Hall, a Study Centre will be established at the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja, for the…

APC stalwart pledges N10m support to tackle insecurity in Kwara South Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Community developer and a stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC) from Kwara South, Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, has pledged the sum of ₦10 million to support local security operatives in the fight against insecurity across the Kwara South Senatorial….

Kiara South youths seek military operations to flush out bandits * Decry spate of banditry in the Senatorial District Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A coalition of Kwara South Youth Groups, under the aegis of Igbomina Youth Assembly (IYAss), Kwara South Youth Development Organisation (KWAYORG), Kwara South Consultative Youth Forum (KSCYE), as well as all Kwara…

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, has called on the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East to maintain teamwork and unity in preparation for the 2027 polls. The Deputy Governor made the call when he received the House of Assembly Member elect for Okura state Constituency,…

  A high-powered delegation led by representatives of the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, following the passing of his father, Alh. Ahmed Momohsani. The governor’s father passed away on Aug . 18, and laid to rest on Aug. 19 according to Islamic…

  A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, Ambassador Isaac Onuh, on Thursday joined family, friends, and political associates at the third-day Fidau prayers for the late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. Ambassador Onuh, while speaking briefly with journalists, described the late…

  A community leader and emeritus Professor of Journalism, Professor Olatunji Dare has donated his residence in Kabba to Kogi State University Kabba Receiving the House gift on behalf of the university, the Vice Chancellor, Professor K.I.T Eniola thanked the donor for the gift of the edifice, described the gift of the house as laudable…

  Just In: Prince Dapo Abiodun Pays Condolence Describes Gov. Ododo As worthy successor*   Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun paid a heartfelt condolence visit to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo at his residence in Okene today, August 21, 2025. The visit came after the 3-day Firdaus prayer for the late Alhaji…

  The Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union has extended its deepest condolences to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State following the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Sani Momoh Ododo. The union’s President, Alh. Abdullahi Ndashitte Abubakar, gave the condolences in a statement signed on behalf of HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda Shelika –…

* ***Kogi Government Gets Support To Boost Reproductive Health Services, Lauches Hormonal IUD Training for Nurses In Colaboration With Federal Ministry of Health and Development Partners*** By: Rotimi Odofin In a significant milestone to boost access to family health planning services in Kogi state, the state Ministry of health has welcomed the joint support of…