The Forum of Lokoja Patriots has called on the Kogi State Government to support its annual Boat Regatta Festival, aimed at promoting the cultural heritage of riverine communities and boosting tourism and economic activities in the state. The appeal was made during the seventh edition of the festival, held at the Kabawa Waterfront, along New…
Belonging Has A Name: Why Southerners In Kogi Are Standing With Ododo …As Grassroots Mobilizer, Hon. Stephen Evelyn Flags Off 2027 Campaign in Shettima The resolve of Southerners residing in Kogi State to stand with the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo received a major boost on Friday as leaders and women of the South-South…
By Sani Andrew The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. Edibo Ameh Mark, has officially flagged off his campaign in the Ogodu Zone, in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm, solidarity, and renewed political commitment. The campaign flag-off ceremony witnessed the presence of prominent political leaders and stakeholders, including the Executive Chairman’s Vice, Hon….
The Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Dr Agbu Kefas, has received the Democracy Heroes Award Africa in recognition of his leadership and commitment to good governance and the development of Taraba State. The award was presented on Friday, October 9, at the 15th edition of the Democracy Heroes Award Africa, held at the…
Hon. Umar Yahaya ‘Connect’, has launched a ₦6 million educational empowerment programme in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, with a ₦1 million scholarship for the highest JAMB scorer in the area in 2026 and financial support for 100 other students. Hon. Yahaya, who represents Omala State Constituency in the Kogi State House of…
The kogi state police command has pledged sustained mutual working relationship between the members of Correspondents Chapel of NUJ in order to strengthen the fight against crime and criminality in the state. The Commissioner of police CP Naziru Kankarofi made the commitment on Thursday when he hosted members of the Correspondents Chapel to a…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on youths to take an active role in tackling insecurity, urging them to reject criminality and embrace education, entrepreneurship, technology and responsible citizenship as pathways to a safer and more prosperous society. Ododo made the call at the Kogi Youth Security Summit 2026 in Lokoja, where…
The Eleojo Women Association has reaffirmed its support for Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, pledging massive grassroots mobilisation for his re-election and all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. The association made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC),…
By Uredo Omale. Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, Professor Abubakar Salisu Abdullahi, has traced the historical development, growth, spread and literary contributions of the Arabic language in the Confluence Area of Nigeria, highlighting the roles of trade, Islam, education, Islamic institutions and scholarly activities in its preservation and advancement. Prof. Abdullahi made the presentation…
In its avowed commitment to ameliorate the sufferings of vulnerable persons in underserved communities across the country, My People First Foundation MPFF has distributed thousands of Mosquito nets and raincoats to Makoko , a riverine communities in Lagos. In a press statement made available to Independent in Lokoja on Thursday,the Founder of My People First…
