2025

  Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has inaugurated new executive members for the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday, 27th November, 2025 at the 200-Twin Lecture Theatre of the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja. In his address, the…

Kogi Deputy Gov Greets Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa on His New Appointment The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, has congratulated Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa on his recent appointment as Senior Technical Advisor to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Grassroots Mobilization (East). The Deputy Governor gave the message on Thursday when…

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out the appeal by terrorism convict, Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on the grounds that it was without merit and had become academic following his conviction for terrorism offences by a Federal High Court in a judgment on November 20. In a…

    The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has unveiled a bold, far-reaching security blueprint, declaring that the state “will not bow to criminal intimidation,” as top traditional rulers, security agencies, and community leaders gathered at the Kogi State Peace and Security Council Meeting held on Thursday at Government House, Lokoja….

Bassa Nge Family In Itobe condoles with family of Late Brigadier General Abu Ali Rtd. over the passing of the King who as made Us proud, both at home and diaspora, as a former Military Administrator Governor In Bauchi State, before becoming Peaceful King In Kim Bassa. It is with profound sadness and a heavy…

FG Urged To Convene National Dialogue On Insecurity Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Federal Government has been called upon to convene a national dialogue in order to end the protracted security challenges bedeviling the nation. Former Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, made the call on Thursday in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital,…

Ex-Kwara Gov to Nigerian Varsities: Embrace globalization Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has stressed the need for the Nigerian Universities to embrace globalization modem in their academic and administrative contents towards achieving world-class academic status. The former Governor, who was the guest speaker at the Alumni colloquium, being part…

  Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, CON, has described the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and one of Nigeria’s most revered spiritual leaders, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, OFR, as a rude shock. Bello, who referred to the late Sheikh as a father figure, said he benefitted immensely from his wisdom, teachings, counsel, and…

Dr Echey Ijezie, AHF Nigeria Country Program Director of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, has announced the launch of new Wellness Centres in Abuja and Benue to address soaring Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates among adolescents. This is contained in a statement by AHF Nigeria’s Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Mr Steve Aborishade, on Thursday…

The November 22, 2025 EKU OBA Festival in Ebiraland became the backdrop for a powerful generational handover as Omeiza Audu (Troy), son of the late Otenyi Emmanuel Ojo Scout, announced his intention to run for Member, House of Representatives, Okene/Ogori‑Magongo Federal Constituency, in 2027. The festival, which commemorated his father’s enduring legacy of unity and service, resonated with…