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The Kogi State Government has unveiled the first phase of an empowerment programme targeting persons with disabilities (PWDs), with provisions for skill acquisition centres, Point of Sale (POS) business setups and financial support aimed at promoting economic independence and improving household livelihoods. The initiative, known as the Ododo Continuity PWD Empowerment Project, is…
The Kogi State Ministry of Health has commended Sightsavers for donating 480 white canes to the State Board for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The donation was part of activities marking the 2026 World Sight Day on Thursday in Lokoja. In his remarks, the Coordinating Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, commended Sightsavers for its…
The planned hearing by the Court of Appeal, Abuja of the appeals filed the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare was stalled on Friday owing to the appellants’ late filing of their briefs. The two appeals, filed by SERAP and Oluwadare, are against the…
There are politicians. And then there are representatives. Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, the distinguished Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, belongs to the rare second category, a worthy representative many times over, whose accomplishments remain top notch, whose lifestyle is simplicity, and whose politics is people. In Kogi West today, to speak of Karimi…
The Kogi State Police Command has called for improved relations between the police and members of the public, urging officers to treat citizens with professionalism, respect and responsiveness. Commissioner of Police, CP Nazir Kankarofi, stated this in Lokoja during the command’s 2026 Customer Service Week where stakeholders raised concerns about police conduct, complaints…
Kwara: NSCDC Nabs Two Suspected Transformer Cable Vandals * Recovers Vandalized Cables, Tools Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin 7 my The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged vandalisation of transformer cables and other criminal activities in Tanke-Iledu area of Ilorin. A statement by…
Oke-Ode Community Lauds Kwara Gov On Elesa’s Elevation To First Class Status Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The people of Oke-Ode Community in the Ifelodun Local Government area have commended the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for upgrading the Elesa of Oke-Ode Land, HRH Oba Mufutau Ibrahim Akanbi Adebayo, Ilufemiloye I, to the First Class…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Matthew Kolawole, as a true leader whose influence and commitment to his people have remained evident even after leaving office. Governor Ododo made the remarks when Team YomiKola, led by Prince Matthew…
