2025

  Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest, thanks to the programme’s support. The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciated Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seeds, fertilizers,…

  When we talk about African excellence, we often focus on music, fashion, sports, or politics. But a quiet revolution is also happening in the world of science and mental health—and it’s being led by African minds. One such mind belongs to Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri Obohwemu, a Nigerian-born physician and academic who is making waves…

  The Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, led by the Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has extended its heartfelt condolences to His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro of Kabba, on the passing of his beloved wife, Olori Maria Ige Owoniyi. During a condolence visit to the palace on Tuesday, 24thy March…

Former  Kogi Lawmaker Denies Misleading Facebook Post titled: Second term Agenda, d A former Kogi House of Assembly Member, Hon. Adeyemi Adebola Abidemi says he has been misquoted, denies mischievous insinuation. Hon. Abidemi who represented Yagba West State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, said a section of the the media and the…

  The Zonal Director, North Central Directorate, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Priscilla Gondoaluor, has restated the agency’s dedication to the National Identity Project, aimed at promoting national unity, stability, and progress. Speaking to newsmen during her familiarization tour to Kogi State, at NOA Headquarters Lokoja, Gondoaluor emphasized the importance of collaboration with relevant stakeholders…

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has reiterated the institution’s zero tolerance to cultism. Speaking during the institution’s 2025 Iftar/Media interactive event at the VC’s lodge, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Professor Egbewole described 2025 as a landmark year for the University, marking its golden jubilee. The VC,…

  The Kwara State Government has charged all private school owners operating crèches or accommodating pupils between the ages of 0-6 to comply with crèche registration procedures in order to enhance childcare standards, warning that it is mandatory to fulfill crèche registration requirements put in place by the Ministry of Social Development. The Commissioner for…

Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has achieved a ‘B’ score in climate change and water security disclosures according to the recently released 2024 CDP results. CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action which empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make earth-positive decisions. Dangote Cement…

  There’s always time for everything in human life. Same can be said of Professor Isa Adagiri, a professor of medicine, who for the last four years or thereabout was the Chief Medical Director of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, a highly rated hospital in the state. The hospital is known for its professionalism, promptness…

  Activist, and pro-democracy advocate, Comrade Okpe Sylvanus, has lauded the decision of constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District to recall the embattled Senator representing them at the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The activist, in a video that has now gone viral, said these were the electorate of Kogi Central and that, going by…