The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the party’s Kogi East Senatorial Candidate, High Chief Peter Ameh, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair, transparent and credible. The duo made the call in Ogugu, Olamaboro Local Government…
By James Odaudu PHD. The Kogi Professionals Network has expressed deep concern over the reported plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create new electoral wards in selected Local Government Areas of Kogi State, The KPN is particularly worried for concentrating the delineation in the Western Senatorial District, while largely excluding the…
* Tours Omala, Dekina LGAs The Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Comrade Onuh Edoka, has said that workplace security and job protection are central to sustaining workers’ welfare and securing victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections. Comrade Edoka stated this on Friday during the Kogi State Government’s…
* As Nigeria Lags behind Germany. Against the backdrop of epileptic power supply in Nigeria has again come into sharp focus, with a comparative assessment of the country’s power sector and that of Germany revealing a wide disparity in installed capacity, grid infrastructure, electricity availability and technical manpower. The comparison, contained in a presentation…
By Amb. Valentine Opaluwa Ejeh, PhD Abuja Introduction There are politicians who enter politics because politics offers them a platform. There are others who enter politics because they believe that politics itself can become a platform for transforming society. Between these two categories lies a profound difference: one sees political power as an…
By Abu Michael Walk through the markets of Abejukolo, the river banks of Bagana, or the farming communities of Omala LGA and you will hear one thing repeatedly: “2027 is settled.” In Omala State Constituency, the conversation is no longer about who will represent the people in the Kogi State House of Assembly. The…
Against the misgivings from the fall out of the recent interview, the House of Representatives member representing Ankpa Olamaboro Omala, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Alih Halims has disclosed that he has a long time bond with the people of Omala insisting that Omala Local Government Area has been very dear to his heart. While reeling out…
By Uredo Omale The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has extended warm congratulations to the Kogi State Auditor General for Local Government, Honourable Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Prof. Usman described Hon. Adabenege as a leader of uncommon vision, unwavering integrity, and remarkable…
* 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…
