December 5, 2025

The Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, has called on the Nigerian private sector to take the lead in driving trade growth and economic transformation, rather than depending on government intervention. He made the call while delivering a keynote address at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria 2025 Annual Dinner and Dance, held…

  The attention of the Kogi State Government has been drawn to a baseless and mischievous report alleging that the State Government sacked 25 government officials over their alleged ties to certain political figures. Ordinarily, such blatant falsehood would not deserve a response. However, its circulation in some quarters makes it necessary to set the…

Kogi’s Infrastructural Renaissance on Global Spotlight as Ododo’s Strategic 32-Year Development Vision Gains Momentum By Gloria Amodu December 5, 2025 The Kogi State’s bold infrastructural transformation under the visionary leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has once again taken centre stage on the national development front, following a high-level infrastructure and development summit held in…

  The Kogi State Government has taken a significant step towards boosting the livestock sector with the bid opening for the Construction Works Phase 1 of the Livestock Service Center (LSC) Osara Adavi LGA, Kogi State. The LSC construction is one of the key infrastructural components of the Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi…

  The Onu Igala General of Lagos State has officially announced the forthcoming coronation of Chief Dr. Friday Alfa Abdullahi as the Ogohi 1 of Onu Igala General, Lagos State, Nigeria, in what promises to be a colourful celebration of culture, heritage, and unity. In a statement made available to the public, Chief Dr. Friday…

Kwara High Court jails man for five years for slitting throat Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Justice I. Olawoyin of the Kwara state High Court has convicted a man for the offences of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The defendant, Abdullateef Yakub, was accused of using a knife to slit the throat of one…

DSS arrests doctor linked to Kwara kidnapping gangs Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Department of State Service (DSS) has taken into custody a medical doctor who was alleged to be ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman…

  The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of citizens who died in a tragic road accident while returning from the World Disability Day commemoration in Lokoja on Wednesday. In a statement on Thursday, Hajia Ododo described the tragedy as a heartbreaking moment, sharing her…

  Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 250 persons with disabilities in Kogi State through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), providing them with business grants of N200,000 each to support their businesses. The program, held in Lokoja, was part of activities marking the 2025 World Disability Day, with the theme “Fostering a Disability-Inclusive…

  In a show of compassion and leadership, Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Governor also paid a solemn condolence visit to the bereaved families, expressing deep…