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… Condoles Humanitarian Comm. Hajia Rabietu Over Husband’s Demise It was a gathering marked by sorrow and gratitude to God for a life well-lived as Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Friday, led a delegation of members of the state executive council, government officials, and party leaders in the state to the burial rites of the Late Alhaji Yusuf Okala in Ajiyolo Ajikpome, in dekina local government area. The deceased was the father of Hon. Yakubu Yusuf Okala, the state auditor general. In his condolence message, the Governor, represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, expressed heartfelt…
… expresses deep sorrow over the unfortunate passing of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education. His sudden demise, in the company of Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE1034) of the same Department, is a tragic and disturbing occurrence that has understandably generated public concern and interest. The University wishes to state that the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle is currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities. We therefore, kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculations or drawing premature conclusions until the facts are fully established. We…
By Julius Abel | KogiOnlineNg | Kabba, Kogi State — July 17, 2025 Following a successful workshop in Kabba, renowned Federal Government Business Development Consultant, Chief Jeremiah Oladokun, has revealed plans to take his entrepreneurial empowerment seminar to Okene as the next stop in a statewide campaign to promote the Federal Government’s MSME loan scheme via the Bank of Industry (BOI). Chief Oladokun, who spoke during a packed one-day business training session, emphasized that economic freedom begins with financially empowered citizens, especially through small and medium-scale enterprises. He urged entrepreneurs across Kogi State, particularly in Kogi Central, to prepare for…
The Federal Government has ranked Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as the most compliant Governor in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. This recognition was given by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, during the Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), held at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. Dr. Alake lauded Governor Ododo for his commitment to regulatory compliance, institutional reforms, and responsible governance in the solid minerals industry. He noted that such dedication is critical to achieving the federal government’s vision of transforming the mining sector into a key driver of Nigeria’s economic…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 17, 2025 Jordan Football Academy has maintained its top position in the Afriskaut Elite Super League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over FC Bako in Match Day Nine of the league’s second round. The win, which was secured at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja on Thursday, has seen Jordan FA accumulate 20 points, putting them ahead of Reigner FC and FC Bako, who have 19 and 16 points respectively. The match saw FC Bako take an early lead through Yahaya Hassan’s goal in the 23rd minute. However, Jordan FA quickly responded with Aliyu Akorede scoring two…
The outgoing chairperson, Kogi NGO’s Network (KONGONET) Ambassador Idris Muraina has called on government, civil society organizations, citizens, and development partners, to embrace greater inclusivity in planning and service delivery efforts to move Kogi State forward. Ambassador Muraina made the call on Thursday in Lokoja during the 2025 KONGONET annual general meeting with the theme “Synergy for socioeconomic development: Uniting state and non-state actors for a greater impact in Kogi state”. According to him, to deepen citizen participation and ensuring that governance remains transparent, responsive, and truly reflective of the people’s needs, all the critical stakeholders must work together in…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has extended his warmest felicitations to the institution’s Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, on the occasion of his 64th birthday. The FUOYE VC, Fasina, an erudite scholar and distinguished professor of soil science, clocks 64 today. Ndoma-Egba, an erstwhile Senate Leader and ex-Board Chairman Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC), in statement issued to congratulate Prof Fasina on his 64th birthday, hailed his remarkable achievements as the VC of the 14-year-old university, believed to be one of the fastest growing among its peers in…
Kogi State is set to emerge a major driver of Nation’s economic diversification through the solid minerals sector. This is according to the state’s Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Engr. Bashir Abubakar Mohammed Gegu. Engr. Gegu made the disclosure while speaking at the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2025), held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Gegu boldly declared, “Kogi is Nigeria’s future, Nigeria is Africa’s future, and Africa is the future of the world.” Gegu revealed to Newsmen that in Nigeria that Kogi State holds more than…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 16, 2025 (NAN) The Malaria Consortium, an international non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Kogi Government to launch a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme in the state. 4Kogi, malaria consortium launch SMC programme By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 16, 2025 (NAN) The Malaria Consortium, an international non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Kogi Government to launch a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme in the state. Mr Andrew Okwulu, State Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, disclosed this at a media parley on Wednesday in Lokoja. He said the partnership is part of broader efforts to improve…
The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) says it has unveiled regulations on mini-grid power generation and distribution aimed at improving electricity access to underserved and unserved areas across the state. This was disclosed during a working visit by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Ismaila Isah to the headquarters of the Commission in Lokoja, where he was received by the Commission’s leadership led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris. Engr. Abdwaaris explained that the mini-grid regulation is part of efforts by KERC to decentralize electricity supply and…