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Special Adviser on Media to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has hosted a send-forth ceremony in honour of outgoing members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who served at the Government House Media Centre. The event, which took place at the Media Centre was organised to appreciate the corps members for their commitment, discipline, and contributions to the communication efforts of the present administration. Addressing the outgoing corps members, Hon. Ismaila Isah, lauded their dedication to duty and expressed confidence in their ability to excel in future endeavours. He noted that the Government House…
The Iyamoye/Igbopin/Okealuju Ward of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), onbehalf of the entire Ijumu Local Government ADC has firmly disassociated itself from the purported suspension of Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide Joseph, describing the move as a failed coup by political desperados and impostors with no legitimacy within the party. Speaking during a ward meeting held on August 5, 2025, the ward leader, Otunba Duro Olusegun Aseremaseka, condemned the actions of Kingsley Oggah and John Adaji, calling for their immediate arrest and prosecution for impersonation and attempted destabilization of the party in Ijumu LGA. According to the ward,…
Kogi State has been described as an investment destination, with private sector operators and businesses asked to take the peaceful and secured environment the State provides to invest in the State. The Director General, Government House Administration, Dr. Oricha Shaibu Umar, made the disclosure at the official unveiling of ZEEMA, a modern eatery, located in the serene environment of GRA, Lokoja. ZEEMA, FRUITIES, BREAD, CONFECTIONARIES & RESTAURANT, was described by the Director General as the best place to be, said it prides itself with modern and quality services. The Director General noted that no meaningful development can take place…
The Oduduwa Transparency Network (OPN) has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to urgently investigate an alleged scheme by former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, to funnel stolen refinery funds into the MSM Group’s $2.4 billion cement manufacturing venture. In a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, OPN President Mahmud Adebayo accused Kyari and his associates of using MSM Group as a front to launder $2.8 billion meant for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna…
To Our Esteemed Director General On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of the National APC Youth Coalition (NAYC), we joyfully extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our indefatigable Director General, Hon. Chief Aiyelabowo Adebanji Austin, on the occasion of your birthday. Today, we celebrate not just another year in your life, but a legacy of visionary leadership, tireless service, and unwavering dedication to the growth of youth in the progressive family. Your passion for grassroots mobilization, political education, and youth empowerment continues to inspire a new generation of leaders across Nigeria. Your commitment to…
The Kogi State government has set machinery in motion to secure investments for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state. This was the outcome of a meeting held earlier this week between Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe to chart ways forward for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state. The meeting, which took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, focused on strategic steps to attract investment…
Today, I pause to honour not just a man, but a rare embodiment of loyalty, strength, and brotherhood. Words alone can never truly capture the depth of what you represent to me. You’re not just a friend, a confidant, or a godson, you are a brother in every sense of the word. A steadfast companion, and my best man on the day that marked a major chapter of my life. Our journey began in the crucible of student leadership, from the halls of NANS, NAKOSS, NAOS, to the vibrant corridors of the NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA.…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has lauded the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s commitment to advancing agriculture and food security, as Kogi State looks set to benefit from the Bank’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This was disclosed during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja organised by the AfDB to deepen conversations around access to finance, youth and women empowerment and agribusiness development across Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Kogi State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, disclosed that Kogi and Ogun were the only states specially invited to the…
Press Statement August 6, 2025 Dangote Bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ Award At Africa Housing Show For it support for the real estate sector in Africa, the continent’s biggest cement manufacturing company, the Dangote Cement Plc, has added to its numerous accolades as it bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ award at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja. The Dangote Cement Plc is one of the sponsors of the four-day housing exhibition that ended last Friday where 21 countries and 40,000 exhibitors were said to have participated. Presenting the award on behalf…
The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah says the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is making deliberate and impactful progress across key sectors of governance, with security, education, and infrastructure at the forefront of his administration’s agenda. He disclosed this during a recent media appearance on Rapid Television in Abuja. He highlighted the Governor’s proactive leadership and strong political will since assuming office, describing his approach as both strategic and people-centered. According to Isah, the Ododo-led administration has significantly bolstered the state’s security architecture through sustained support to security agencies,…