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We are delighted to celebrate the academic achievements of some of our brightest young minds who have brought pride to our community by earning First Class Honours Degrees in their respective disciplines in the 2024/2025 academic session. Their exceptional performance reflects dedication, discipline, and the enduring value of education. Meet Our Honourees: 1. David Ayodele Gbadebo B.Sc. Banking and Finance (2024) First Class Honours Federal University, Dutse 2. Abdulsalam Mubarak B.Sc. Accounting (2024) First Class Honours Federal University, Dutse 3. Aremo Toluwanimi Praise B.Sc. Forestry & Wildlife Management (2024) First Class Honours University of Ilorin These university scholars were confirmed…

As we celebrate this season of renewal, hope, and new beginnings, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you — both at home and across the globe. Easter reminds us of the power of faith, the beauty of community, and the endless possibilities that come with new opportunities. It’s a time to reflect, to reconnect, and to appreciate the blessings around us — including the trust and loyalty you have placed in us. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Whether near or far,…

By Adegboyega Segun Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo has congratulated the christians in the state and around the globe on the occasion of the Easter Celebration. In a statement by the Hon. Commissioner, he described the Easter season as a period of sober reflection of Christ unending and unquantifiable love towards humanity. He maintained that the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ depict the great love of God for humanity. “I extend my warm Easter greetings to all the christians in Kogi State and around the world. As we commemorate the crucifixion, death and…

Lokoja, April 20, 2025 The Etsu Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda Shelika – Nyamkpa IV, has congratulated Christians in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of 2025 Easter celebration. In his goodwill message made available to journalists on Sunday in Lokoja, Dauda Shelika, admonished the people to emulate Jesus Christ who patiently endured the painful experiences but remained glued to the ultimate goal of redeeming mankind. The royal father called for continued prayers for leaders across board especially Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo, for God to continue to grant him wisdom and clear direction to…

Lokoja, April 19, 2025 The European Humanitarian Aid in partnership with the Nigerian Red Cross, have distributed hygiene and sanitary items to 500 women affected by the 2024 flood disaster in Kogi State. The items were provided by EU under its 2024 Integrated Flood Response intervention project, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC). Mr Abdullahi Abubakar, Acting Branch Secretary, Kogi State branch of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, said the initiative was a follow up to the relief items and cash donated to 1,100 households by the organisation in December 2024, as a response…

By Winner Olurotimi Phillip Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has made a commitment to prioritize the construction of the road connecting Odo-Ere and Igbaruku communities in order to enhance the convenience and well-being of the residents. Representing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo at the 2025 Igbaruku community day celebration on Saturday, April 19, 2025, was the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs. Folashade Ayo Ade Arike. She assured the community members that she would leverage her position to advocate for the immediate assessment and construction of the road project by the Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGRUMA).…

The Mopa Traditional Council in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State has clarified the controversy thrown up by the Concerned Mopa Senior Citizens raised during their purported press conference held in Abuja on the Elulu Mopa dispute, pointing out that there are no ruling houses in Mopa land rather it is a rotation arrangement between the Odole and Ileteju Axis of the community. According to the information signed by the Secretary of the Council, Chief Alaiyemo Durojaiye Stephen, the Olu Ilaro of Mopa Land and made available to newsmen, it described them as a group that have disconnected themselves…

By Yemi Balogun As Kogi celebrates Easter alongside the global community, the State Project Coordinator, Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), Pst. (Mrs) Esther Ameadaji, PhD, has called upon women’s institutions to reflect on the deeper meaning of this season. In a statement issued in Lokoja, Dr. Ameadaji emphasized the importance of honoring the significance of the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during this momentous occasion. “As we commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I extend warm Easter greetings to all women, families, and communities across our dear state”, she stated. According to the…

KOGI NUP CHAIR GREETS COMR ONU ABDULAHI ON HIS EMERGENCE AS DEPUTY NATIONAL PRESIDENT . The leadership of Kogi state chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners [NUP] ,under the workaholic and results oriented leadership of Elder engr.clement Otaru Ohida,has on behalf of the state working committee and the entire senior citizens has felicitated with the former state chairman of the Union,Chief Onu Usman Abdulahi on his monumental victory as the Deputy National President of the Union. At a keenly contested election far away Kano state, north west, Nigeria, Chief Onu Usman Abdulahi defeated other contestants with a wide margin to…

Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has assured that local communities in the state will soon experience major economic transformation with the commencement of mining operations and new infrastructure development projects in the state. Isah gave the assurance while featuring on Rapid TV in Abuja on Thursday. He said with the recent acquisition of 15 mining licenses, the Kogi state government is poised to reinvigorate the economy in local communities across the state. The Governor’s spokesman said youths will take the lead in the emerging solid minerals economy in Kogi state. “Kogi has over 32 mineral…