With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of His Excellency, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris (Ibro), former Governor of Kogi State. Alhaji Ibrahim Idris was a leader who will be remembered as one of the architects of modern Kogi State. Born in 1949 in Idah, he rose from a successful business background to become the Executive Governor…
The Middle Belt Coalition Movement (MBCM) on Saturday demanded for recognition and representation in the political affairs of Nigeria for the Growth and development of the region. The National Coalition Chairman, Engr Kube Dwana, who made the demand at the inauguration of Kogi State Branch of the Coalition in Lokoja, North Central Nigeria, said “enough…
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Saturday attended the Kwararafa Development Forum (KDF) summit Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Governor Ododo was represented at the summit by his Deputy, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu. The summit, convened by the Executive…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and Christian Blind Mission International (CBM), has trained 100 persons with disabilities on digital skills, online safety and opportunities for earning income online. The training formed part of the second edition of the Digital Citizenship Training for Persons…
Across Africa, governments are facing an impossible choice that has now become routine: whether to channel scarce public funds into servicing foreign debts or to invest in hospitals, schools, food security and jobs. Increasingly, debt repayments are coming first. This is the central argument in a new advocacy statement by AIDS Healthcare Foundation…
By Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) Another election season has rolled in, and we all know the script by heart: sweeping promises, familiar rhetoric, and the same tired playbook recycled for yet another cycle. But for Kogi East, a constituency grappling with stark economic realities and pressing security concerns, the impending race for the Red…
On behalf of National body and Niger State Chapter of North Central coalition for Tinubu/Shetima NCCTS. We extend our deepest condolences to the Niger State Governor Farmer Umar Mohammed Bago and the families, relatives and loved ones that lost their members of the family in the incident involving the Nigeria security and civil defence corps…
Comrade Paul John, a Human Rights Activist and public affairs commentator, has condemned in its entirety, the ugly aspersions cast on the workaholic and crime Czar, Commissioner of Police, Kogi state ,CP Naziru Kankarofi for allegedly aiding government sponsored arrest of a councillor over destruction of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu posters and billboards in…
The Kogi Projector for Good Governance (KPGG), a non-governmental organisation, has secured 400 employment opportunities for indigenes of Kogi State in a reputable fertiliser company. The organisation disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director-General, His Eminence Isah David Ohinoyi, JP, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and Management. According to the statement,…
By Joseph Aiyejoto. Governor Ododo, Faleke, Karimi, Olumoko, Abejide, Other Dignitaries Expected as Community Honours Distinguished Citizens and Corporate Partners The historic Egbeda-Egga community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State is set to host its 2026 Egbeda-Egga Day Celebration from October 1 to 4, bringing together sons and daughters of the soil, friends,…
