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The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, for the remarkable giant strides recorded under his leadership. Governor Ododo gave the commendation during the 7th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the institution, describing the Vice-Chancellor’s administration…
It was a colourful and celebratory atmosphere as the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, joined hundreds of graduands, academics, and dignitaries at the 7th Combined Convocation Ceremony of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba. The Deputy Speaker, a strong advocate for education and youth development,…
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to education, describing it as the most enduring pillar for human capital development and sustainable societal progress. The Governor stated this at the 7th Combined Convocation Ceremony and 25th Anniversary celebration of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, marking…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday issued a stern warning to traditional rulers across the state, declaring that any monarch found allocating land illegally without due government approval will face dethronement and banishment beginning from January 2026. The governor gave the directive during an inspection tour of completed and ongoing road…
2027: Media practitioners tasked on balanced reportage Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, media practitioners across the country have been charged to always ensure balanced reportage of their stories, as well as control the narrative, in order to avoid heating up the polity. The charge was given by the…
At Nigeria’s Quiet Center, Kogi’s Hidden Tourism Frontier Waits to Be Claimed By Adurodija Ebenezer By the time the sun rises over Lokoja, the rivers have already begun their ancient conversation. The Niger glides in with the calm authority of a king; the Benue rushes toward it like a long‑lost sibling. Their meeting — a…
The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, on Wednesday 21st January 2026, attended the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of mobility aids and cash support to persons with disabilities across the state, led by His Excellency, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. The intervention, implemented under…
Students’ Protest: Kwara Poly Shut Over NYSC Camp Location Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has been shut down following an unrest that broke out on the campus over the use of the institution as a temporary orientation camp for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Polytechnic management said…
In recent weeks, certain political voices have attempted to rewrite history by claiming ownership of Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide’s electoral relevance in Yagba Federal Constituency. Among such claims is the assertion that the legislator owes his victories to specific individuals who portray themselves as indispensable power brokers. These claims are not only false but…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably….
