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All roads lead to Ward 06, Mopamuro, as residents and political stakeholders prepare to host a grand reception in honour of Commodore Micheal Folusho Daniel (Rtd), who is officially joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) family. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the residence of the retired naval officer in Orokere-Amuro, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State. Community members, political leaders, youth groups, and well-wishers are expected to attend in celebration of a leader widely respected for his integrity, service, and deep connection to his people. Leading the organizing team is Hon.…
The Door-2-Door movement, founded by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), has come under attack from malicious social media campaigns aimed at trivializing its efforts to mobilize Nigerians for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. Specifically, these campaigns have falsely associated the movement with frivolous activities such as frying and sharing plantain chips during campaigns for the reelection of the President. Comrade Sunday Adekanbi Asuku Protem National Coordinator, Door-to-Door, said that; “We want to categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless and have no connection to our campaign strategy. Door-2-Door is a serious movement anchored in a…
The outgoing Permanent Secretary Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and Chairman, Kogi State Committee on Food and Nutrition Mr Olajide Samuel has expressed appreciation to the Almighty God for His grace and mercy over him throughout his service years in the Kogi State Civil Service. This statement was made during a quarterly meeting of the State Committee of Food and Nutrition in Government House yesterday. In his statement, the outgoing Chairman who appreciated the Kogi State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo for finding him worthy of the position as well as…
The Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comr. Yakubu Dauda, has expressed his deepest appreciation to Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo over the commencement of payment of leave bonuses to Primary School Teachers in the State. Comr. Dauda in a statement of appreciation issued to Newsmen in Lokoja, described Gov. Ododo as a promise keeper who has met with the yearning and aspirations of the people of the State. The NUT Chairman described Gov. Ododo as a talk and do Governor, said the last time leave bonuses were paid to Primary School Teachers in the State was over…
Leaders of a prominent APC Youth Group, the National APC Youth Coalition has heartily congratulated Hon. Duro Meseko on the prestigious conferment of the Doctor of Leadership and Governance (Honoris Causa) by Pal University. According to it’s Director General, Hon. Aiyelabowo Adebanji Austin, he said, his well-deserved recognition is a testament to his unwavering dedication to leadership. “Sir your outstanding contributions to governance, and your commitment to the development of Nigeria’s democratic institutions has earned you this”. “As a trailblazer and mentor to many young progressives, this honor further solidifies your legacy as a champion of purposeful leadership”. Also, is…
Determined to support the governments in its food security effort, the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State. The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue State, considered to be the food basket of the nation. The programme is coming barely two months after the company empowered businesswomen in Gboko host communities of the State with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State. Earlier, the company had increased bursary payments to students of host communities by more than 100 per cent. Speaking…
A significant political milestone is on the horizon in Kogi West Senatorial District as several influential political figures are set to officially decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 5, 2025. The move is expected to reshape the region’s political dynamics, signaling the dawn of a more inclusive and strategically stronger APC. Among those set to join the APC is Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro, a respected political figure and former member of the House of Representatives. Known for his grassroots appeal and legislative experience, Hon. Aro’s move is seen as a major win for the APC…
By Hon. Julius Abel, Chief Press Secretary to the Elulu of Mopa Mopa, Kogi State – July 3, 2025 In a celebration rich with tradition, color, and cultural pride, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa and Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Traditional Council, led the Mopa Traditional Council to unveil the 2025 New Yam, marking the official commencement of the harvest season in Mopaland. The event, which took place in Mopa, drew a large crowd of indigenes and well-wishers, including community leaders, traditional chiefs, youth, and cultural enthusiasts. The New Yam Festival remains a…
The Kogi State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilizer to support over 30,000 farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, in an interaction with the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah. The product, valued at ₦3.2 billion, is designed to enhance productivity across key crop value chains of rice, maize, and cassava under the agricultural development agenda of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. According to Hon. Ojomah, the beneficiaries were carefully selected through an enumeration and verification process conducted in 2024 to determine…
The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has congratulated a 300-level student of the institution, from the Department of Human Kinetics, Sulaimon Taofikat Morenikeji who qualified as a member of Nigeria’s contingent for the 2025 World University Games holding in Germany from July 16 to July 27. Ndoma-Egba, former Senate Leader, a sports lover and avid lawn tennis player, described Taofikat’s qualification for the forthcoming Rhine-Ruhr 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games, as a remarkable feat for FUOYE, a citadel of learning renowned for excellence and sporting distinction. The Pro-Chancellor…