By Hon. Prince Oluwakayode Emmanuel Eseyin The recent utterances and political posturing of Senator Steve Karimi have raised serious concerns among well-meaning sons and daughters of Okun Land. As a man holding the revered title of “Distinguished Senator,” one would have expected his words and actions to inspire unity, promote progress, and strengthen the bond…
A group under the aegis of “Country first Movement” has commended Governor Alex Otti for his people centric and transparent governance in Abia state since assumption of office two years ago. Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., Convener of the CountryFirst Movement, in a statement on Sunday said Otti’s governance approach has set a new benchmark…
Clinches to SA, to Minister of Blue Economy Kogi state group under the aegis of Indigenes of Lokoja has accused the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), of National Inland Waterways Authority Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, of marginalisation and outright relegation of the interests of the indigenes of Lokoja, the host community. This…
Salem University VC Hails Archbishop Amaga for Successful 2025 Salem-Outpouring-Conference The Vice Chancellor of Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, has hailed the university Chancellor, Archbishop Sam Amaga, on the successful commencement of the 2025 Salem outpouring conference. The VC, who gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen on Friday in Lokoja, described the…
As Gov. Eno pledges support The Federal Housing Authority, FHA has flag off the construction of its Renewed Hope Housing estates in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state Capital. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, noted that Governor Umo Eno has always shown interest in the welfare of his people through the…
KSVS Nabs kidnapper with Ransom items in Ajaokuta Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) has arrested a suspected k!dnapper in Upake village, Ajaokuta local government area of kogi state. According to KSVS Public Relations Officer, Idris S. Idris, the suspect was arrested with items he purchased with ransom collected from kidnap victim. In a statement on…
CP. Kankarofi pays courtesy visit to Gov. Ododo By CSP William Aya. The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, today, Thursday, 6th November, 2025. The visit coincided with that of the…
Northern Industrialists Back 15% Fuel Tariff Industrialists from Northern Nigeria have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products, noting that the measure is a strategic move aimed at stimulating local production, enhancing value addition within the oil and gas sector, and creating a more competitive environment…
The Kogi State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Sightsavers and the Federal Ministry of Health, has launched a two-day planning meeting to strategize the Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) for Schistosomiasis in Ibaji, Kogi, and Lokoja Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Permanent Secretary, Kogi State Ministry of Health, Mr Steven Momoh, who declared the…
Ododo remodels 80 PHCs , sets for commission Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, is set to commission 80 revitalized Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state in the first phase of the PHCs modernization project which began in April, 2024. The Governor will perform the flag-off at the Primary Healthcare Centre,…