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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…
Kogi State Agricultural Development Project (ADP), in partnership with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has commenced training of 2,500 livestock farmers and extension agents across the state on climate resilience agricultural practices. Managing Director of Kogi ADP, Mr. George Ogirima Bello, disclosed this during the official flag-off of the programme held in Lokoja. He explained that the training is a proactive response to the growing threat of climate change on livestock productivity as part of its efforts to equip farmers with the skills and knowledge required to adapt to changing weather conditions and environmental risks. According…
LugardTV, the official digital television platform of the Kogi State Government, has commenced live transmission, one year after its launch. The live broadcast which aired from the LugardTV studio at the Government House Media Centre in Lokoja, featured the inaugural edition of LugardTV News Live, positioning the station as a real-time source of public service information and development news within and outside Kogi State. The platform launched in July 2024 is an initiative of the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Ismaila Isah designed to bridge the gap in public communication, combat misinformation, and…
In response to the evolving realities of the communications and media industry, the Department of Mass Communication, Kogi State University, in partnership with Kogi State University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub (KIEH), organised the first-of-its-kind Mediapreneurship Pitch-a-Thon. The event featured five teams pitching innovative media ideas aimed at solving real-world problems within the community, on campus, and in the digital space. As a mark of support to the initiative, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. K.I.T. Eniola, fNSM, made a cash donation of one hundred thousand naira for the first, second and third places — N50,000, N30,000, and N20,000 respectively, noting…
By Abdul Mohammed Lawal. In Nigeria, politics doesn’t take a break. Immediately after an election, political scheming begins again, and oddly, the years between elections often feel more intense than the campaigns themselves. At both federal and state levels, political appointees and actors often engage in a quiet, fierce competition. It’s not always about public service, but about who becomes more “relevant” in the eyes of their bosses, who can influence decisions or even decide who gets the next ticket. But not everyone in the leadership space is a partisan politician. Unfortunately, many of these players see everyone else as…
…as Ododo’s SA Media Announces Month – long Event Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has announced a month-long programme of events to commemorate the first anniversary of LugardTV, the state’s official online public service broadcaster. Hon. Isah disclosed this in a statement issued in Lokoja, where he outlined the timeline and purpose of the anniversary activities scheduled to begin on Friday, July 18, 2025, with a community outreach, and climax on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a grand finale event in Lokoja. The statement said the finale would feature key conversations on…
By Philip Odofin July 16, 2025 The Director General of the Kogi State Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC), Hon Idris Onogo Esq, has praised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration for its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of women and children in the state. The commendation follows the establishment of a Case Management Committee to handle cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child defilement, and family-related complaints. Hon. Idris made this commendation today while addressing Newsmen in Lokoja. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development under the leadership of the Commissioner, Hon…
July 15, 2015 The Alumni Association of the National Institute, Lagos (AANI), has paid its respects to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a stalwart leader who left an enduring legacy on Nigeria’s history. In a statement signed by Omoba Tunde Ajibulu, Publicity Secretary of AANI Lagos, on Tuesday, the association praised the former President’s unwavering dedication to democracy, stability, and progress. The association remembered President Buhari’s courageous leadership, unrelenting fight against corruption, and tireless efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians. His legacy, they noted, will continue to guide the nation as it strives to build…
The Kogi State Government has announced plans to conduct a bi-annual audit to assess Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) performance across the 21 local government areas in state to strengthen fiscal discipline. The Auditor-General for Local Government, Alhaji Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege disclosed this during an appraisal meeting with chairmen, treasurers, and directors of internal revenues local government areas in Lokoja as part of a routine performance review of financial activities of local government administration for the year 2024. According to the Auditor-General, the forthcoming audit, scheduled for the next three months, will serve as a mid-year assessment to determine the…