The Kogi government has banned incessant graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state as part of reforms in the education sector. The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lokoja on Wednesday. The government also banned “students’ signing-out” ceremonies in tertiary institutions within…

  Dangote Cement Plc has expanded its scholarship programme beyond her immediate communities’ to cover other communities in Oworoland, Lokoja LGA,  Kogi State. Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony in Obajana on Monday, the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, explained that although the Oworo communities do not fall directly within the company’s catchment areas, Dangote Cement…

  The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf has congratulated the Auditor General for Local Government in the State, Hon Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege on the occasion of his birthday. The Speaker described the celebrant as amiable, down-to-earth and compassionate, and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Hon Adabenege many…

  The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, led by High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Alias Tompolo), has felicitated with Vice President Kashim Shettima on his birthday. The group in a Press Release signed by Activist Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, National Coordinator, PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, praised the Vice President’s unwavering loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the Renewed Hope…

Kwara Gov at Afon: We’re glad to model budgets after public needs Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Citizens’ Engagement for the 2026 budget has landed in Asa, offering residents a platform to discuss their needs with the government. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who attended the session along with lawmakers and cabinet members from Kwara Central,…

  In a significant move to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare for the residents of Kogi State, the Kogi State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and various development partners, has commenced the development, harmonization, and finalization of the 2026 Annual Operation Plan (AOP) for the state health…

  The Kogi State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker has today celebrated with H.R.H Chief Akwu A. Obaje, the Ejeh of Ofu and Chairman of the Ofu Traditional Council, as a Royal Icon whose 5-year reign has ushered in unprecedented development and achievements in Ofu LGA. In a congratulatory message, RT Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola…

  Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Colleagues, and Fellow Citizens. I am honoured to stand before you today to celebrate a remarkable milestone – one year in office as the Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve this noble cause and grateful for the trust placed in me….

Egbewole sympathizes with UNILORIN Chancellor, Katsina Emir over daughter’s death Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has commiserated with the Chancellor of the institution and Emir of Katsina, Alhaji AbdulMumin Kabir Usman, over the death of his daughter, Hajia Khadijah Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. Aged…

Kwara Gov holds security meeting, lauds operatives’ commitment Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has held a marathon security council meeting to receive updates on various efforts to strengthen public safety. The meeting, according to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, was attended by all the security commanders…