2025

  A responsive Nigerian media that prioritises critical issues in support of good governance has been identified as a key driver of socio-political development in the country. The Registrar of the College of Education, Oro, Kwara State, Dr. Abdulkareem Amuda-Kannike, made this assertion while speaking at the 4th Strategic Media Seminar organised by the Nigeria…

  The Kwara State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping plot and arrested two suspects involved in criminal conspiracy and extortion. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. “On January 9, 2025, at about 1100hrs, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the State Criminal Investigation Department…

  In a historic move, the Kogi State Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a state-owned television station. The signing ceremony took place today, February 7, 2025, at the office of Secretary to the Government of Kogi State Lokoja, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to…

  The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu January 6, 2025, visited the site of the fire incident at Itobe market to conduct a firsthand assessment of the extent of damage in the area. He reassured the victims of the inferno of government support to alleviate their plight. In Press statement…

  The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has called for collective efforts to end the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country. Mrs Ododo made the call in a statement on Thursday in Lokoja, as she joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for…

  Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah has said the state government is committed to building capacity of the government’s media team for effective public policy communication. Hon. Isah stated this at a specialized training for members of the government house media team on innovation in public policy communication held…

  The Kogi State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has extended its sensitization efforts to the traditional leadership of Okunland, seeking collaboration for the successful implementation of the project. During a visit to His Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman…

    Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally. Saudi Aramco is the official Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which is a majority state-owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. President of…

  Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to placing women in prominent positions, especially in agriculture- related projects, to ensure equality in gender participation and also enhance food security in the State. The State Project Coordinator, Kwara Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, reiterated this while addressing participants at…

  The Kogi State House of Assembly has urged the State Ministry of Agriculture to safeguard economic trees and strengthen the cashew value chain. Hon. Bello Oluwaseyi Victor, representing Kabba Bunu State Constituency, raised the motion on the floor of the House, emphasizing that rural communities rely on economic trees like cashew for their livelihoods….