The lawmaker representing Omala State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya, has unveiled a ₦6 million education support scheme for students in the area. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Omala, Yahaya, popularly known as Connect, said the initiative targets 101 beneficiaries. According to him, it includes a ₦1 million…

ABS Foundation Appoints Ex-Kwara SSG, Gold As Ag. Executive Director * Dismisses political claims for exit of its former Executive Director Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Former Secretary to the Government (SSG) of Kwara State, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold, has been appointed the Acting Executive Director of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation. Gold, who retired as…

    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…

  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…