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Abuja, Nigeria — Monday,July 21, 2025. The National APC Youth Coalition (NAYC) has lauded Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District and Chairman of Committee on Senate Services, for his unwavering commitment to mobilizing grassroots and elite support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a press statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the youth coalition praised Senator Karimi for demonstrating uncommon patriotism and leadership by championing initiatives that align with the progressive ideals of the APC and the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu. According to the statement signed by Comrade Aiyelabowo Adebanji Austin,…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 21, 2025 The Kogi State Government has restated its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at repositioning education in the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Hon Wemi Jones gave the assurance during the 2025 matriculation ceremony of new students at the Kogi State study centre of the National Teachers Institute (NTI) in Lokoja. Jones emphasised the importance of teacher training, noting that the future of children lies in the hands of teachers. Represented by the ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs Omolayo Berikisu Onozare, Jones appealed to students to remain committed to their academics.…

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off the training of 10,000 health workers across the state as part of a broad initiative to combat acute malnutrition among children and vulnerable members of the population. The Governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ali Bello during the official launch of the Training of Trainers on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes through sustainable nutritional interventions. According to the Governor, the training forms part of a strategic effort to equip frontline health workers, community volunteers,…

… Celebration was filled with pomp and pegentry. It was a day off celebration, filled with pomp and pegentry, as Afemai people living in Lokoja, Kogi State Capital, gathered at the Palace of the Onogie Afemai, Alhaji Zakari Dangana to celebrate what they described as his eventful four years on the throne. The Afemai people, also spelled ad Afenmai are a group of people living in the northern part of Edo State South geopolitical. The Afemai people occupy six local government areas of Edo state: Etsakor-East, with headquarters in Agenebode, Etsako central and West, and Owan east & West including…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 21, 2025 Alh. Aliyu Akaba, Chairman of Ward ‘A’ All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Leadership Forum, has expressed gratitude to the party leadership and members for the confidence reposed in the newly inaugurated executives. In a press statement released on Monday in Lokoja, Akaba acknowledged the challenges ahead, including the opposition’s regrouping efforts, but emphasized the team’s confidence in delivering results. The APC stakeholders’ leader appealed to all members to put aside minor differences and work together for the common good. “We appeal to all stakeholders to put aside minor differences and work together…

By Joseph Martin – Abuja Democracy Newsline Newspaper is set to host its 15th edition Public Lecture and Award Ceremony on August 26, 2025, in Abuja. Speaking with the Journalists in Abuja, the publisher and CEO of the media outfit, Chief Olugbemi Femi said that the event will feature a keynote speaker, award presentations, and a red carpet ceremony. He said the theme of the event is “Promoting Participatory Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria.” The occasion aims to bring together prominent personalities, award winners, and stakeholders to discuss and promote good governance in Nigeria. He further stressed that an…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 20, 2024 In a thrilling finale to the Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025, Jordan FA demonstrated remarkable skill and sportsmanship, despite losing 2-1 to Flamingo FC in the final match. The tournament, sponsored by Afriskaut/Ozi-Bako Foundation, brought together six teams to showcase young talents and provide exposure to scouts and clubs. The Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025 kicked off on June 13, 2025, and concluded on July 20, 2025, at Confluence Stadium Lokoja. Jordan FA’s journey in the league was nothing short of impressive. Led by Founder and CEO Jordan Haziel, the team accumulated…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 19, 2025 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Chief Adegboyega Kolade, has resigned from the party, citing destructive tendencies exhibited by the party’s leadership at the national and state levels. Chief Kolade resigned in a letter dated July 18, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Ward 06, Mopamuro LGA, Kogi State, and made a copy available to journalists on Saturday in Lokoja. He expressed his disappointment with the party’s leadership, particularly naming Acting Chairman Umar Iliya Damagum, Minister Nyesom Wike, Senator Natasha Akpoti, and other party…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, July 19, 2025 The Kogi Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FGN/IFAD) Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF), has launched the distribution of farm inputs to 330 farmers in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Timothy Ojomah, launched the distribution on Saturday in Lokoja. Represented by Hajia Mariat Ibrahim, the ministry’s Director of Administration, Ojomah commended the VCDP for its great impacts on agriculture in the state through its tireless support for farmers in boosting the state’s economy. Ojomah appreciated Gov. Ahmed Ododo for his commitment…

Kogi State Government has described LugardTV as a strategic platform playing a vital role in government information dissemination and public engagement. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SGS), Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Ayoade Arike, made this known during the flag-off of the television station’s month-long anniversary celebration. The anniversary commenced on Friday with a community outreach and a novelty football match between Team Ododo and Team Kogi All Stars at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, which ended in a 7-3 victory for team Ododo Ododo commended the management and staff…