October 2025

NCC, Ookla launch national coverage map to boost transparency, data-driven telecom regulation The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a public-facing crowdsourcing report and National Coverage Maps, which mark a major step in the country’s drive toward data-driven regulation and improved consumer experience in the telecommunications sector. The project, launched in partnership with Ookla, a…

Richie Music Empire Presents Cash Prizes to Kogi Carnival Talent Winners   The Richie Music Empire has redeemed its promise, presenting cash prizes to winners of the Music Awards at the Kogi International Carnival Talent Hunt 2024. The winners received substantial cash rewards on Tuesday in Lokoja, recognising their exceptional performances and potential to shine…

Plots by former Kogi Senator to stop Kinsman from becoming INEC Chairman Raises Dust. …. As Former Senator Under pressure to refund N7billion. The dust and plots by a former Kogi West Senator to scuttle the the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, from becoming INEC Chairman is still a subject of contention. The matter…

2014 PAYROLL IRREGULARITIES IN KOGI STATE POLYTECHNIC: THE FACTS OF THE MATTER The attention of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja has been drawn to misleading publications by some bloggers in respect of the payroll irregularities that took place in the institution in 2014; six years before the current leadership of the Polytechnic came on board. The…

Kogi Govt transfers L-PRES Projects from Agriculture to Ministry of Livestock Development Kogi State Government has officially handed over the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development. This was disclosed today  in Lokoja during the meeting of Kogi L-PRES…

              Comrade Solomon Yahaya, Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWDs), has stressed the importance of inclusivity and accessibility for the visually impaired community.   Speaking at the International White Cane Safety Day 2025 event as a guest Speaker on Monday in Lokoja, Yahaya advocated…

NKFI: Dr Williams Fulfilling Gov. Ododo’s Vision of Making Kogi Nigeria’s Technological Hub       The Rector of Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI) of Vocational and Advanced Technology, Dr Williams Charles Oluwatoyin has marked three-year in office with impressive achievements that have transformed the institution from where it used to be 3 years ago. Speaking…

    By Gift Idoga.   Your Excellency,   As you mark your one-year anniversary in office, we, the Media Unit of Omala Local Government Area, wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations and profound admiration for your exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and transformative achievements since assuming office.   In just twelve months, your administration has…

By Omachoko Arome Programmes Manager, The Leader Team.  The Leader Team, a non-profit organization dedicated to building communities through leadership empowerment and job creation, has successfully hosted the second edition of its annual SHINE Conference in Abuja. The SHINE Conference is the organization’s flagship initiative, created to promote SHINE core values: Serve Others, Honour God,…

Senator Sunday Karimi: A Beacon of Service and Integrity, Beyond 2027   In the heart of Kogi State, Nigeria, emerges a politician who embodies the true spirit of public service – Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District.   Karimi has carved a niche for himself as a leader with a difference, driven by…