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By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, June 14, 2025 Faith Leads University (FLU), a faith-based online institution registered in Florida, United States of America, is set to confer an Honorary Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Divinity on Apostle Joshua Nimmak Selman. This prestigious honor recognises Apostle Selman’s significant impact on global spiritual leadership, mentorship, and humanitarian service. The ceremony will take place on June 20, 2025, during the Class of 2024/2025 graduation ceremony. Dr. Paul Okatahi, the Vice President of FLU, in a statement in Lokoja, said Apostle Selman, as the founder of Eternity Network International (ENI) and…

In a significant move to enhance rural economic development and agro-logistics infrastructure, the Kogi State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Kogi RAAMP) has signed contracts worth ₦4,029,738,565.53 for the upgrade of key rural markets across the three senatorial districts of the state. The signing ceremony, held at the project office in Lokoja, marked a major milestone in the implementation of the agro-logistics component of the project, aimed at improving market access for rural farmers and traders. Speaking at the event, the State Project Coordinator, Engineer Sheidu Obansa Adamu, reiterated the administration’s firm stance on quality assurance and accountability. He…

Kogi State Government is to partner with a real estate development company, Mufkad Estate to deliver a rent-to-own housing estate for civil servants in the state. This was disclosed by Engr. Suberu Onimisi Nusa, Project Manager of Mufkad Estate, in an exclusive interview on LugardTV. Engr. Nusa explained that Mufkad is working closely with the State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development under the directive of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to fast-track the rollout of the project and ensure it meets the needs of public sector workers in the state. ““We met with the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, June 14, 2025 The maiden edition of the Elite Super League Lokoja kicked off on Friday with Jordan Football Academy (Jordan FA) defeating Flamingo FC 2-1 in a thrilling opening match on Friday, at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja. The tournament is a six-team event that serves as a scouting platform for young players with great talent and potential. The Elite Super League Lokoja, was sponsored by Afriskcaut Elite Super League/Ozi-Bako Foundation. The participating teams include Jordan FA, FC Bako, Flamingo FC, FA Bako, Royale Base FC, and Reigners FC. The Captain of Jordan Football Academy, Paul…

High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, (alias Tompolo) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing the president’s remarkable achievements in nation-building and economic reforms. Tompolo made this known in a goodwill message at the World Press Conference of the PBAT Door-To-Door Movement held at NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. Tompolo whose goodwill message was read by his associate, Mr Edgar Daniel Biu highlighted the president’s notable achievements, including: – Economic reforms that saved the national economy from collapse and guaranteed ease of doing business. – Prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta and unprecedented developmental activities…

Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro, a seasoned politician and patriot, has made a significant decision to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC). As a former member of the House of Representatives (2007-2011) representing Yagba Federal Constituency and a former senatorial aspirant, Hon. Aro’s return to the APC is expected to bolster the party’s strength in the region. During the formation of the APC, Hon. Aro played a pivotal role, and his alignment with the Accord party, which held significant interest in the APC before the 2016 gubernatorial election, further solidified his position. His influence was evident in the APC governorship primary…

Youths in Kogi State have been encouraged to work diligently and seize every opportunity that comes their way to shape their futures. Governor Usman Ododo made this call during a Youth Interactive Session held in Lokoja, commemorating this year’s Democracy Day on June 12. The event, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, was themed “Twenty-Six Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development.” Represented by Suleiman Abdulrazak, the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Governor Ododo emphasized that achieving national development is a collective responsibility that extends beyond the government to every citizen. The…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ankpa Local Government Area have passed a resounding vote of confidence on the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, citing significant progress in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and worker’s welfare under his leadership. The resolution was made during a high-level meeting convened to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day held on Thursday 12th June, 2025 at Ankpa Local Government Secretariat. The gathering brought together party leaders, political appointees, elected officials, traditional rulers, and grassroots mobilizers in a unified show of support. Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, who read the official communiqué of the meeting to the…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, June 13, 2025 As the world commemorates the Day of the African Child, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria is marking the occasion by reigniting its Boys2Men program. The program aims to empower adolescent boys and young men (ABYM) with comprehensive sexuality education, HIV testing, and treatment services. In a press statement on Friday in Lokoja, AHF Nigeria stated that by addressing the unique needs of ABYM, it could help reduce the disparities in HIV prevention and treatment services. The statement noted that the Boys2Men program, was launched in 2018…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, June 13, 2025 In a bid to empower the youth and harness the potential of Nigeria’s growing population, Tech-Efiko, a digital skills organization, has launched an initiative to train young people in Kogi State in digital skills and sports. Tech-Efiko organised a Tech and Sport event in collaboration with Kogi State Government through the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Monday Anyebe and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Kogi State, to commemorate Democracy Day on Thursday, at Confluence Stadium Lokoja. The event featured Tech quiz, volleyball and football competition, board games, music, comedy,…