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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold and transformative policies. “Today marks two years of visionary leadership under our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Your Renewed Hope Agenda has brought bold reforms, national recalibration, and a new sense of purpose across critical sectors of our economy and governance,” he stated. He described the President’s second year as a season of…
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, received members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kogi State Branch, on a courtesy visit to his office. The delegation, led by the Chairperson, Barrister Oluwakemi Omeiza Usman, commended the Rector for his transformative leadership and developmental strides at the Polytechnic. She described FIDA as a global non-governmental organization present in over 75 countries, with 44 branches across Nigeria, committed to the protection and promotion of the rights of women and children, particularly the girl child. According to her, the visit…
The Critical Stakeholders Forum of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has passed a vote of confidence on the Administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, reaffirming their faith in his competence and transformational leadership. The group condemned criticisms against Otuaro, describing him as a blessing to the PAP and the Niger Delta region. Under Otuaro’s leadership, the PAP has been sanitized and repositioned to effectively execute its mandate of rehabilitating, training, and reintegrating beneficiaries. The Administrator has enthroned transparency and accountability, making the programme more result-oriented and productive. The stakeholders urged critics to be factual, constructive, and patriotic in their comments, eschewing bitterness…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, May 28, 2025 The Legends Club of Okun Land is set to host a prestigious Civic Reception in honor of newly appointed Federal Government appointees of Okun origin. Scheduled to take place on June 26, 2025, at Haris Hotel, Wuye, Abuja, the event promises to bring together distinguished sons and daughters of Okun Land from across the country. The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Legend Mofolami Onirinwa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Legend Onirinwa said the the Civic Reception will be a gathering of visionaries committed to the progress…
As a show of gratitude for partnership, as a Social Protection, Pastor Mrs. Roselyn Alabi has dedicated her Outstanding Caregiver Award to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KGCSDA). The award was presented to Mrs. Alabi by the Nigerian post Newspaper in conjunction with the Margaret Ekpo Biographical Centre during the prestigious 2025 Humanitarian Awards Ceremony held in Lokoja. The event celebrated individuals and organizations making significant contributions to humanitarian efforts across Kogi State. While receiving the award, Mrs. Alabi expressed her deep appreciation to Governor…
In a historic move that has reignited hope across Kogi State’s civil service, Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo has fulfilled his pledge to restore the payment of leave bonuses — a benefit that had been suspended for over a decade. The long-overdue payments were confirmed on Monday, triggering scenes of joy and celebration at the Kogi State Secretariat in Lokoja. Civil servants, some visibly emotional, described the development as a turning point and a reaffirmation of purposeful governance. “This is not just about the money; it’s about dignity, respect, and trust in leadership,” said Mrs. Amina Ibrahim, a Principal Administrative Officer.…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, May 27, 2025 The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has restated her commitment to promoting policies that safeguard children’s rights in the state. Mrs Ododo gave the assurance in a statement on Tuesday in Lokoja, to commemorate this year’s children’s day. She expressed deep admiration for the resilience, dreams, and boundless potential of Nigerian children, especially “the bright and promising children of Kogi State.” “As Nigeria marks Children’s Day, I extend my warm felicitations to children across the state; the light of our future and the pride of every home. “As a mother, I…
In the meantime Taiwo Sikirat and Shogo Anioluwapo have both won bronze medals in boxing for kogi state in a fiercely fought game. The duo won the bronze medals after losing to Ogun and Bayelsa respectively. The Kogi state Boxing Coach, Uloko Dan Ekele, commended the duo for winning the medals and making the state proud. He expressed hope that Celestina Ekele who is routing for gold in the boxing bout would come out victorious. Speaking on the development, the National Boxing Coach from Kogi state, Musa Omale described the feat as a welcome development. The Director Sports Development, Kogi…
Officers of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. They were arrested between Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, following actionable intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. The operations targeted multiple hideouts across the city with an unlicenced loaded pistol recovered from one of the suspects, who claimed during preliminary interrogation that he was a former cult member. Other items recovered from the suspects include high-end smartphones, laptop computers and two luxury vehicles. They will be charged to…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 persons, including five children, and left eight others injured along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Monday. He described the incident as a devastating loss, not only to the families of the victims but to the entire state. The Governor lamented that the accident, which involved a Toyota Hummer Bus and an articulated vehicle, resulted from over speeding and wrongful overtaking, and called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations…