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KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT MOURNS THE PASSING OF DR. ABDUL-GANIYU OBATOYINBO 1. The Government and people of Kogi State have received with deep shock and profound sadness the news of the passing of an illustrious son of the State and distinguished public servant, Dr. Abdul-Ganiyu Obatoyinbo, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service…
NGF mourns victims of Niger boat accident Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the reports of a boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State that reportedly claimed about 60 lives. A statement by the NGF Chairman, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said: “The Forum expresses…
Kogi state is fast becoming a construction site owing to the numerous construction works embarked upon by the Governor Usman Ododo administration. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Fanwo stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lokoja. He said in the health sector, about two hundred and fifty primary health care…
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja at its emergency meeting on Thursday, 4th September, 2025, approved the Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The approved Academic Calendar as released by the office of the Director, Academic Planning indicates that the resumption date for the new academic session for new and returning…
Kwara Gov felicitates Muslims on occasion of 2025 Maulid Nabiyy Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged the Muslim community to remain committed to the path of guidance, shun bitter partisanships, unite for a greater cause, and shine the light of Islam to the rest of the world. In his message…
As Muslims worldwide commemorate the blessed Mawlid al-Nabi, I, Yakubu Nazir AbdulHakeem, heartily felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on this joyous occasion. The birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reminds us of the eternal values of peace, love, tolerance, justice, and accountability which he preached and practiced. It is our…
Ogaminana, the headquarters of Adavi local government has been thrown into darkness following the vandalization of Abuja Electronic Distribution Company (AEDC) transformer at Utokuhua-Ogaminana. The people of Ogaminana Central community have been taken aback and perpetual hardship as social and economic activities have been crippled. In a meeting organized by the leadership of Ogaminana Central…
Kwara monarch seeks foreign investors to open up his domain Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has embarked on a foreign mission to woo investors to his community, with a view to unlocking new opportunities for…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging prayers and actions that promote peace, unity and prosperity in the country. In his goodwill message, Governor Ododo noted that the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand. The company stated that despite previous warnings, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its logo on their trucks, often…
