Connecting the labyrinth of roads to national development in Kogi By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Aliyu Haruna, a 15-year-old indigene of Ankpa in Kogi, remembers a time when navigation through his neighborhood was an everyday hazard. ”As of the beginning of this year, two motorcycles could notContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Kogi state government and key political stakeholders in the state have assured President Bola Tinubu and the governing All Progressives Congress of overwhelming votes at all levels in the 2027 elections. This, they said, was to enable the President consolidate on his reform programmes that haveContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The National Media Tour, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications Team on Sunday commenced the inspection of strategic federal and state government projects in Kogi State. The team inspected the Kabba Junction section of the Abuja – Lokoja Expressway, which is alsoContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied allegations that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi operates as a “miracle examination centre”. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, MrContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi says the state’s investment in mining and jewellery craftsmanship is aimed at creating jobs for young people, unlocking the state vast mineral resources and addressing insecurity. Ododo said this on Monday in Abuja, while inaugurating the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery CraftsmanshipContinue Reading
By Peace Aremu Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Ododo gave the assurance on Saturday in Okene, when the Aishat Omade’s People First Foundation donated a four-bedroom bungalow to an elderly woman, Salamatu Shaibu. Represented by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development,Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Dr Terfa Kene, President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), has urged local government chairmen in Kogi State to prioritise community involvement to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Kene made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja at a two-day Local Government Area (LGA)Continue Reading
Terrorist By Stephen Adeleye Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, operating under ”Operation Tiger Paw II”, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment in a coordinated ambush in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement byContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Mr Ameh Unekwuojo, a former Director with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has joined the race for the Kogi East Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Unekwuojo is seeking to represent the district on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Federal Government has called for proactive and coordinated measures to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, stressing the need for foresight, collaboration and early response to emerging threats. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call at the Kogi State Security Summit and N500 billion TrustContinue Reading
