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A delegation of artisans from across the Kogi Central Senatorial District, representing various craft and trade associations, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Sunday Ezekiel Osiako, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming Ogori/Magongo Local Government election. The artisans, who cut across different professions including mechanics, carpenters, welders, tailors,…
193,000 Kwarans to benefit from Tinubu’s RHWDP initiative * Gov AbdulRazaq lauds FG’s economic recovery programmes that support the poor Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) in the state, a non-partisan socio economic initiative of President Bola Tinubu to lift millions of Nigerians…
The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, attended an interactive session today with top Igala government officials and community stakeholders from the Ganaja, Gadumo, and Elaite axis. During the program, the Deputy Speaker enjoined the communities to stay united and give their full support to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness (PW9), Mr. David Ajomah, a compliance officer of Sterling Bank Plc, on Friday admitted limits of his evidence against former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello before a law court. Ajomah disclosed this in his evidence during a re-examination being carried out by the Defence Counsel,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and International Fund for Agricultural Development (FGN/IFAD) Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Kogi,, have held a Nutrition Policy Dialogue to enhance nutrition outcomes in the state The event is to showcase IFAD-VCDP five-year achievements in promoting nutrition along the cassava and rice value chains in Kogi State….
I wish to express my profound and heartfelt appreciation to institutions and individuals whose personal presence, moral and financial support and prayers contributed immensely to the success of my Inaugural Lecture held at the Federal University Lokoja, on 14th January, 2026. I specifically appreciate the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, the Senate, and the entire Management…
Happy Birthday to our Dear Mummy Fatimah Momoh, the Honorable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. Today, we celebrate what I proudly refer to as your Advanced Leadership and Achievement Birthday, a milestone that reflects not just the number of years, but the depth of impact, wisdom, and selfless service you continue to render to…
Three witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have admitted massive withdrawals from Kogi State Government House Administration bank accounts but however revealed that a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello was never a beneficiary of the withdrawals. The witnesses, Mshelia Arhyel Bata of Zenith bank, Mohammed Hassan of Keystone bank…
Bank officials on Thursday told the court that over ₦425.8 million was withdrawn from accounts linked to the Kogi State Government for the payment of contractors and the procurement of OPVEH, as the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, continued. Testifying as Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7), a Keystone Bank official, led…
Kwara Gov lauded over Ministry’s relocation Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been lauded for approving the relocation of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to a better and more conducive working environment along Fate Road. Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh (Middle) flanked by Management and Staff…
