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The Kogi State Government says it will reach over 240,000 children aged 5–14 years in 39 wards across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the 2026 Schistosomiasis Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) exercise. The campaign is scheduled for June 22–30, 2026. The target was unveiled at a two-day state-level planning meeting convened Wednesday by the…
KWSG partners UNFPA to tackle GBV, HTPs in secondary schools * To establish prevention clubs in 270 schools as it trains counselors Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has commenced a five-day training programme for School Counselors across the 16 Local Government Areas of…
Gov Ododo Brokers Peace in Odolu, Orders Crackdown on Criminal Elements Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured residents of Egabada and Ekwuloko communities in the Odolu axis of Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area that his administration will not surrender any part of the state to criminals. Speaking during a peace and…
WAEC Danger: Kogi Government Must Secure Our Schools Now – An Open Letter to Governor Ododo By Alao Sunday Adamadamosi, Lokoja It is that time of the year again when thousands of bright young Kogites file into examination halls across the state to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). For these students,…
EFCC Boss Decries Huge Financial Outlay Required To Win Elections * Says A Guber Aspirant Spends About N30bn In Primary Election Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spent between N20 billion and N30 billion to…
Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are to proceed on their 2026 yearly vacation from July 27, according to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The Chief Judge who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja said that the vacation is pursuant to to the provisions of Order 46,…
KWASU Unveils Gender Studies Centre * Pushes digital Inclusion for women, vulnerable groups Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has intensified its drive for gender equity and inclusive development with the launch of its Centre for Gender Studies, as scholars and development experts called for greater digital inclusion and protection for…
Our Thank You For Gov. Ododo Will Be With The Use Of The Thumb In No Distant Time – Bashiru Gegu The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, has assured that the people of Kogi Local Government Area will reciprocate Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s gestures through overwhelming support at…
The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, has called on local government chairmen in Kogi State to prioritize community involvement and strengthen Ward Development Committees, WDCs, as the key to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Dr Kene made the call in his presentation at a 2-Day…
Lokoja Traditional Council Mourns First Onogie Afemai The Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the First Onogie Afemai of Lokoja, Alhaji Zakari Dangana, popularly known as De-Noble Zak. In a condolence letter dated June 7, 2026, the council described the late traditional title holder as a respected…
