KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT ON THE GRUESOME MURDER OF MR. DUROWAYE FOLUSHO IN AYETORO KIRI AND GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO ENSURE JUSTICE AND ENHANCED SECURITY IN KABBA/BUNU LGA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1. The Kogi State Government is deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless killing of Mr. Durowaye Folusho, which occurred today at Ayetoro Kiri…

As part of efforts to create more value for stakeholders, Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has adopted measures aimed at driving energy efficiency across its locations, thereby reducing operational costs and emissions. The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, who made this disclosure, said the company is transitioning from diesel to Compressed Natural…

  Four police officers of the Kwara State Police Command alleged to have extorted the sum of N200,000 from a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa are now in detention. It was reliably gathered that they are being detained at the ‘A’ Police Division, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. They were arrested and detained…

The Jordan Football Academy has launched a free training program for young football enthusiasts in Kogi State. The program, designed for children aged Under-7 to Under-12, aims to promote physical fitness, basic football skills, and teamwork among the youth. The training has commenced on August 1, 2025, to end in September before school resumption. The…

Kwara Farmers laud Gov AbdulRazaq on rural road projects Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Farmers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s sustained investment in rural infrastructure, particularly the roads linking farming communities to markets and processing centres. The commendation was given by the Chairman of…

  A HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has imposed a fine of N85million against the Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for freezing one of the bank’s customers’ account by relying on an invalid court order. The court also ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze the account domicile in its…

Kwara: Newly promoted FRSC officers urged to redouble efforts Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Zonal Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), in charge of Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti States, ACM Chichebem Onukwubiri, has urged the newly promoed officers in the zone to redouble their efforts, exhibit professionalism and lead by example. The Zonal…

  The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Abubakar Gegu, has praised Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo for placing the State on the world map of investment, revenue generation and job creation. Engr. Bashiru made the disclosure in a statement following the Governor’s efforts in setting machinery in place to Secure…

  As part of activities marking the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and exploitation. A town hall meeting was held in Lokoja, the state capital, to sensitize the public on the dangers of human trafficking and to advocate…

    The Kogi State government has set machinery in motion to secure investments for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state. This was the outcome of a meeting held earlier this week between Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Chief…