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…
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…
