* Urges parties to shun violence as ICCES holds stakeholders’ meeting By Atabor Julius Lokoja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Idah Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Pharmacist Peter Iduh, has expressed confidence in his chances of victory, urging supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls. Iduh also…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) in Kogi State on Monday unveiled comprehensive strategies to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible elections. The security meeting, held at the INEC headquarters conference hall in Lokoja, brought together leaders and candidates of all registered political parties in the state….
A member of the Kogi State House of Assembly representing Omala State constituency, Hon.Umar Yahaya Connect has reaffirmed his commitment to effective policymaking and stronger legislative oversight following a capacity-building conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The lawmaker said the official trip had broadened his understanding of how legislative institutions could translate ideas into effective policies and…
The attention of the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been drawn to a statement circulating on social media alleging that the Office of the Auditor-General of Kogi State was responsible for the increase in school fees at the University. Management wishes to state categorically that the said claim did not emanate…
The attention of the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been drawn to a statement circulating on social media alleging that the Office of the Auditor-General of Kogi State was responsible for the increase in school fees at the University. Management wishes to state categorically that the said claim did not emanate…
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s leading cement conglomerate, has intensified its commitment to road safety by strengthening measures to improve drivers’ safety awareness, competence, and compliance with best practices across its African operations. Speaking at the 2026 Drivers Safety Retreat at the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Kogi State, Group Managing Director (GMD) of the…
ASP Salihu Oyiza Afusat The Kogi State Police Command is investigating a fatal shooting at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, on 23rd October 2026, in which two serving police officers died. The incident was reported at 11:04 p.m., and the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, led a team of police officers to the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that…
The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has reconstituted Students’ Union Government (SUG) Election Committee for the 2026/2027 academic session following the expiration of the tenure of the Comrade Rilwan Abubakar Obaje led Exco. The decision was prompted at a meeting held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, between the University Management and representatives…
The Kogi State Government has commenced investigation into the fire incident that gutted Pee Links, a major electronic store in Lokoja, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The State Consultant on Safety Standards, Regulations and Compliance, Elder Dr Friday Sani, disclosed this on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the inferno in…
Dangote Cement Gboko Commits Millions in Scholarship Scheme Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant has awarded multi-million-naira scholarships to tertiary and secondary school students from its six host communities in Benue State. The company also presented starter packs, working tools and certificates to graduates of its Youth Empowerment Programme to enable them to establish their own…
