October 2025

  As Nigeria marks its 65th year of independence, citizens and leaders are grappling with a complex question: is this an anniversary to celebrate, or a moment for sober reckoning? Today, Nigeria celebrates 65 years of freedom from British colonial rule. The day is marked by a national holiday and is traditionally a time for…

NIGERIA AT 65: KOGI ASSEMBLY DEPUTY SPEAKER CONGRATULATE KOGI CITIZENS, URGES PEACE AND NATIONAL UNITY. The Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly and member representing Ibaji State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchilola Egwaba has congratulated Ibaji constituents, Kogi citizens and Nigeria at large on the occasion of 65th Independence Day anniversary. In…

  The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has urged Nigerian women and youths to renew their commitment to national development and unity as the nation celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Government House Lokoja, Mrs Ododo emphasised the importance of this milestone in reminding Nigerians of their…

  The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kogi State Directorate, has urged all Nigerians to celebrate the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary with a sense of unity, collaboration, and patriotism. The State Director, Mr Patrick Edogbanya, in a statement on Wednesday in Lokoja, emphasized the importance of reflecting on the commitments of the founding fathers and the…

  The inauguration of the Fairwin Women Advancement Association of Nigeria (FAWWASS), Ofu Chapter, on Wednesday, turned into a show of loyalty for Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, as leaders in the local government pledged massive support for their 2027 re-election bid. The event, held in Ofu,…

  The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October 1st of every year. This day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of older adults to society, raising awareness about the challenges they face, and promoting initiatives to safeguard their rights, dignity, and well-being. The theme for International Day of Older Persons 2025…

KWSG urges vigilance, limited movt as security forces escalate attacks on kidnappers’ hideouts Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has urged residents of the state, especially people around Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Oke Ero, and Irepodun LGAs, to be vigilant and restrict outdoor activities as much as possible in the interim. The advisory followed…

Nowhere Will Be Safe for Criminals in Kwara: Gov AbdulRazaq Stephen Olufsen Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, declaring that nowhere in in the State would be safe for criminal elements, including kidnappers. The Governor spoke after a security council meeting…

Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! On this momentous occasion, I, Hon Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem, Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, extend my warmest wishes to all Nigerians, particularly the disabled community. May this day be a celebration of our collective strength and resilience. As we mark this milestone, I urge the…

  As Nigeria celebrates her 65th Independence Anniversary, the Standup for Women (SWS) extends warm congratulations to the government and people of Nigeria. in a press statement released by the association’s national PRO, Lib. Billie Nwogu, the international President, Barr. Deborah .A. Ojadele-Adetona stated that this milestone is not only a time to reflect on…