Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to enhance water safety, boost inland transportation and stimulate economic growth across the state and the nation at large. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy comrade…

: PSC elevates some senior officers to various ranks Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the elevation of some senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to various higher ranks. . Their elevations, according to a statement by the Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Enjoy Kalu, followed vigorous written…

  The people of Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi State are still reeling from the shock of being stripped of their rightful representation and benefits under the amended Kogi State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADEC) Law of July 2025. This unjust law has sparked widespread outrage and concern among Ibaji stakeholders, who are…

  The General Manager of Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board, Hon. Philip Orebiyi, says the agency is aligning its 2026 programmes with emerging federal tourism and cultural policies to strengthen regulation and economic growth in the state. Hon. Orebiyi stated this while defending the Board’s 2026 budget before the Kogi State House of Assembly….

Hon. Idowu Calls for Accountability as Culture, Tourism Ministry Defends Budget Bashir Opaluwa Idris The Chairman, House Committee on Culture and Tourism at the Kogi State House of Assembly and Member Representing Yagba West State Constituency, Hon. Ibikunle Idowu, has called for accountability and transparency in the implementation of government programmes as the Ministry of…

  The Ace Initiative for Sustainable Development, has successfully concluded a comprehensive climate education programme supported by the Pulitzer Centre. The event bringing together primary schools, universities, government representatives, and environmental experts in a landmark effort to expand climate literacy across Nigeria. The project, which culminated virtually on the 27th to 28th November, unfolded in…

Group condemns call for renaming of UNILORIN after Sheik Alimi * Urges Gov to rename Govt House as David Lasisi Bamigboye Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A socio-cultural organisation, under the aegis of the Kwara South Consultative Forum, has kicked against the call by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for the renaming of the…

  The tranquil confluence town of Lokoja, Kogi State, has long been the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Yet, despite hosting this crucial agency, the state has watched as outsiders fill the top seat. Now, with the recent vacancy created following the resignation of the former Managing Director, a groundswell of voices…

  The sad news of the transition to eternal glory of our beloved father, mentor, trail blazer, older brother and good friend, Professor Adamu Baikie, is gradually sinking in, just as I have to come to terms with the inevitable departure to the world beyond of a unique and enigmatic individual whom I have ever…