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By Samuel Temiloluwa – Abuja A distinguished philanthropist and community leader, Elder Benjamin Deinde Olowodola, is set to receive a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the activities marking the 15th Anniversary Public Lecture of Democracy Newsline Newspaper. According to Chief Olugbemi Femi, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer, Elder Olowodola’s contributions to the overall development of society and humanity have earned him this well-deserved recognition. He said the award is based on public opinion polls conducted by a team of experts who acknowledged Elder Olowodola’s significant contributions to his community, including the donation of a multi-million…
A community leader and retired Director at the National Youth Service Corps, Alhaji Zakari Dare Ejibunu has been elected as the President General of Kabba Development Union The electoral officers under the Chairmanship of Bar. Boluromi Folorunsho Emmanuel conducted the elections into various position to serve as executive of the Union for a period of four years in the first instance. After the Congress and election of the National executives, Alhaji Zakari Dare Ejibunu were elected as the new President General of Kabba Development Union, other elected members are Hon. Kayode Egbebi, First Vice President General (Home), Mr. Paul Adeoti…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Aug. 23, 2025 The Headquarters 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Saturday announced the commencement of its Second Annual Range Classification Exercise from August 25-28, 2025. at the Chari Maigumeri shooting range in Lokoja. Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director 12 Brigade Army Public Relations, announced this on Saturday in Lokoja, on behalf of the Commander 12 Brigade and Force Commander Operation Accord III, Brig. -Gen. Kasim Sidi, According to Abdullahi, the exercise aims to sharpen the shooting skills of officers and soldiers, as well as ascertain the serviceability of weapons. He urged the public, particularly residents…
By Douglas Ahiaba – Abuja The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been named the winner of the Best Governor on Infrastructure Development Award in the South-South Zone of Nigeria, 2025 by Democracy Newsline Newspaper. According to a press statement signed by the publisher and CEO, Chief Olugbemi Femi, Governor Okpebholo nomination was based on the recommendation of a team of experts who conducted an opinion poll. He pointed out that the experts recognized his outstanding efforts in overhauling the road infrastructure in the state, particularly the ongoing construction of flyover bridges in Benin City,…
KOGI Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to commence degree programmes in the institution. In the landmark agreement signed on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Senate Building of the University, a Study Centre will be established at the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja, for the running of regular undergraduate degree and Top-Up programmes. The regular degree programmes provide opportunities for interested applicants to apply for available courses through UTME and Direct Entry modes. The Top-Up mode of the agreement will facilitate the conversion of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates into…
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to commence degree programmes in the institution. In the landmark agreement signed on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Senate Building of the University, a Study Centre will be established at the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja, for the running of regular undergraduate degree and Top-Up programmes. The regular degree programmes provide opportunities for interested applicants to apply for available courses through UTME and Direct Entry modes. The Top-Up mode of the agreement will facilitate the conversion of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates…
The Executive Chairman, Barister Muhammed Musa Tanko and the entire staff of the Kogi State Civil Service Commission extends our deepest condolence to Your Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo and the entire family on the passing of your beloved father. We recognize the profound impact of such a loss and pray that you find strength and comfort during this difficult time. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may the legacy he left behind continue to inspire and guide generations to come. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Signed: The Executive Chairman, Barister Muhammed Musa Tanko, Kogi State Civil Service…
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Kogi State Chapter, is deeply saddened by the passing of the beloved father of His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. On behalf of our Elder’s Forum, Executive Council Members, membership, friends, and associates, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Governor Ododo and his family during this difficult period. We pray that the Almighty Allah grants the deceased Aljanat Firdaus and comforts the family in their time of grief. We take solace in the knowledge that his legacy lives on through his son, Governor Ododo, whose leadership and vision…
The family of the Late former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Patrick Adaba has Commiserated with the Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the demise of his father, Pa Ahmed Momohsani Ododo Pa Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, 83, died earlier this week after a brief illness, and has since been buried in Okene, Kogi State, according to Islamic rites. In a condolence message signed by Patrick Jnr. Asuku Adaba, son of the Late deputy Governor, on behalf of the family, said the family are deeply mindful of the exemplary wisdom and leadership the Governor showed them,…
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Aug. 22, 2025 A high-powered delegation led by representatives of the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, following the passing of his father, Alh. Ahmed Momohsani. The governor’s father passed away on Aug . 18, and laid to rest on Aug. 19 according to Islamic rites. The delegation, led by Hajiya Laila Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, expressed heartfelt sympathy to the governor, his family, and the people of Kogi State. The delegation,…