* Commends Gov’ Ododo for quick intervention. The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has vowed not to be distracted by what it described as the disruptive activities of some expelled former members, following attack of its scheduled conference in Lokoja, Kogi State. The President of the Institute, Engr. Timothy Iwagwu who addressed…
Kogi Govt urges stakeholders to participate in OneGov–IGMS, flags off training The Kogi State Government has commenced a 3-day Stakeholder Training on the Kogi OneGov – Integrated Government Management System, IGMS, with a charge to participants to take ownership of the new digital platform. The training, which began on Tuesday, 2 September 2026, will run…
The newly appointed local Government coordinators of Accord Party in Kogi state have assured the Party of their unwavering commitment to galvanize grassroots participation for the actualisation of the aspirations of presidential Candidate, Olawepo -Hashim for the forthcoming general elections. This is just as the forum of LG coordinators have also made commitment to use…
…Recommends NADTTC, Outgrower Schemes to Revolutionise Nigerian Farming Professor of Agricultural Extension and Technology Advocacy, Professor Olushola Jamiu Saliu, has called for the establishment of a National Agricultural Development and Technology Transformation Commission (NADTTC) and the widespread adoption of outgrower schemes as part of a Three-Legged Approach to revolutionise agricultural technology adoption and food…
Former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Imo State, Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Renewed Hope Ambassador, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, as he marks his 67th birthday. Bello described Governor Uzodinma as a courageous statesman, visionary leader, and consummate…
…. Monarch Lists Accident-Prone Spots, Urges Action to Prevent Gridlock and Loss of Lives The Ohimegye Igu of Koton Karfe, Dr. Alhaji Saidu Akawu Salihu, on Tuesday stormed the Federal Ministry of Works in Lokoja to demand urgent intervention on the Lokoja-Abuja Federal Highway ahead of the Ember months. The traditional ruler said his visit…
Kogi ADC Celebrates Senator Tunde Ogbeha on His 79th Birthday The State chapter of African Democratic Congress has congratulated Distinguished Senator Tunde Ogbeha on the occasion of his 79th birthday. The statement by the state chairman of the party,Hon Tom Zakari in Lokoja noted that the contribution of the Elderstateman as a military officer, diplomat,…
The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Lokoja Branch, has called for the development of a safe and resilient industrial system with emphasis on flood management, infrastructure, environmental sustainability and the development of local engineering capacity. The Chairman of the NSE, Lokoja Branch, Engineer Emmanuel Adanu made the call at the 2026 Engineering Week held on Monday in Lokoja , kogi state capital. The chairman noted that the theme of the week ” Engineering the Confluence Industrial system for Lokoja ‘s flow safety and resilience” was apt as it captures Lokoja’s position at the meeting point of the River Niger and River Benue as a major advantage for industrial development. Engr. Adanu…
By ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat The Kogi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that joint security forces have rescued all twenty-one (21) persons abducted in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, including fifteen (15) members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Following the earlier rescue of ten Corps…
By Jonathan Jibrin. Dir. Media , publicity. The Igala Cultural and Development Association (ICDA) is pleased to formally announce to all Igala-speaking people at home and in the Diaspora that preparations for Italo 2026 — Ujéjú-Ógu Igala Cultural Festival are progressing steadily. Italo 2026 is scheduled to take place on 30th and 31st December 2026…
