2025

  The 3rd of every December, across the world has been earmarked as the international Day of Persons with Disabilities. As part of activities to mark the day in Lokoja, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 by 10:00am, the Kogi State First Lady, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, wife to the Kogi State Governor, will serve as the…

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply one billion five hundred million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year. President and Chief Executive of Dangote…

  A non‑governmental organization, Akoni Care Foundation, has awarded scholarships to 30 boys of Universal Basic Education Secondary School, Gadumo, Lokoja in Kogi State. The foundation also donated 500 free books to the students and 300 menstrual pads to the girls, emphasizing proper hygiene and empowerment for both sexes. Speaking to students at the event,…

Senator Mustapha Appoints Ishowo As Media Director Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The lawmaker representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has approved the appointment of Comrade Abdullateef Ishowo as the Director of the newly established Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications. The announcement was conveyed in a statement by Barrister…

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has immortalised the late former Governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, by naming a major road in Lokoja after him. The road, which stretches from Ganaja Junction to Ganaja Roundabout to the riverbank, will now be known as the Prince Abubakar Audu Boulevard. Speaking at an…

    Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved automatic employment for the best-graduating students from all faculties of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. In recognition of academic excellence, the governor announced automatic employment for the best graduating students from each faculty, saying “Their hard work deserves recognition,” Governor Ododo…

  The Dangote Group and the Government of Kano State are strengthening relationships to foster business activities and social programmes in the state. This is coming as participants stream into the company’s pavilion at the 46th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair eager to explore the array of innovative products on display. Kano State…

  The Head of Media and Publicity, Ogbonicha Ward Football Competition, Mr. Abah Benjamin Eneojoh, has called on stakeholders to support this year’s tournament. In a statement, he personally signed and sent to the Journalist, he revealed that the competition promises to be bigger and better, with top clubs vying for the top spot. The…

  A non-governmental organisation, Akoni Care Foundation, has awarded scholarships to 30 boys of the Universal Basic Education Secondary School, Gadumo, in Kogi State. The foundation who gave 500 free books to Students also donated 300 menstrual pads to female students, encouraging them to uphold proper personal hygiene as part of efforts to support adolescent…

CUSTEC Convocation: Governor Ododo Unveils Bold Vision for World-Class Education in Kogi as Varsity Graduates 266 Pioneers students By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, on Saturday recorded a defining moment in its history as 266 students proudly graduated at its maiden convocation ceremony, a landmark achievement that underscored…