Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended firefighters, security agencies and youths in Lokoja for their swift response to a fire outbreak at PEELINKS Electronics Limited, which reportedly destroyed goods worth hundreds of millions of naira. The governor’s commendation was conveyed by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, who visited the electronics mall on…
Professor Lawrence Achimugu, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has called for improved teacher welfare, increased education funding and effective implementation of innovative teaching methods to strengthen science education in Nigeria. Achimugu made the call on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while delivering the university’s 30th Inaugural Lecture titled,…
The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. EDIBO Ameh Mark Peters, has announced the appointment of Hon. IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Omaye-Ebiloma, CTS, as Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman. In a statement he personally signed and made available to Journalists said the appointment takes immediate effect. The Executive Chairman congratulates Hon. IBRAHIM on…
More than 100 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onicha-Igo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The defectors declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, invites members of the University community and the general public to its Maiden Public Lecture, organised by the Directorate of Advancement, Support and Linkages. The lecture aims to promote intellectual engagement, institutional development, and strategic partnerships. Scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.,…
The attention of Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been drawn to reports circulating in the public space, particularly on social media, alleging an increase in school fees payable by students of the University. Management wishes to clarify that the University has not increased school fees; rather, it has adopted a uniform…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kogi State Command, has secured the conviction of a transformer cable vandal, Mr Akoji Jonah, who was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Lokoja. The judgment was delivered on Monday, October 19, 2026, by Justice Judith N. Binjin-Eigege of Federal High Court…
The Special Adviser on South-South Mobilization and President of South-South States Residents in Kogi State has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo have recorded significant achievements in economic repositioning and governance within three years. He made the assertion on Sunday during a consultation meeting with women of Efure Multi-Purpose…
KOSIEC announces Results of Kogi LG Elections, Congratulates Winners The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has confirmed the consolidated results of the 2026 local government council elections held across the state on Saturday, October 17. The Chairman of the commission, Hon. Mamman Nda-Eri, announced this in a statement, saying the commission had received and…
Professor Moses Atakpa has congratulated Hon. Mark Edibo Ameh on his re-election as Chairman of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, expressing confidence that his second term will provide an opportunity to consolidate on his first-term achievements and deepen grassroots development. Prof. Atakpa, who earlier on Saturday visited Okpotala Ward to cast his…
