BY IDRIS MILIKI ABDUL,* *_Executive Director,_* Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Lokoja, Kogi State. *AT* *PRE-2026 INTERNATIONAL MAY DAY CEREMONY* *BY KOGI STATE COUNCIL OF ORGANIZED LABOUR* On 30th April, 2026 *SECURITY AND WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE* In Nigeria, we proudly proclaim civil and political liberties—life, dignity, liberty, expression, assembly, and…
The Emancipator of Okunland: Leke Abejide’s Legacy of Empowerment In the heart of Kogi State, a legend has emerged – Rt Hon Leke Abejide, affectionately known as the Emancipator of Okunland. This title, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the people, reflects a life dedicated to uplifting and empowering the Okun community. For years,…
Residents petition Ododo over Idah township roads project Residents of Idah, headquarters of Idah local government of Kogi State have called the attention of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and his deputy Salifu Joel Oyibo to the deplorable state of Idah township roads. The residents lamented that the contractor has abandoned…
Lokoja APC Stakeholders Endorse Hon. Shehu Ebaiya as Consensus Candidate for Lokoja I Constituency Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Lokoja Local Government Area have endorsed Hon. Shehu Tijjani Bin-Ebaiya, member representing Lokoja I State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the coming election. The…
Vows to defeat Natasha, Bello Kogi-born businessman, Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro, has picked both intent and nomination forms to contest 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial election under the platform of All Progressive Congress APC. His entrance was coming against the backdrop of earlier insinuation that Kogi Central APC had endorsed former Governor Yahaya Bello as it’s…
international Safety Day : ISPN advocates enforcement of safety protocols in industrial, residential complexes. The Institute of Safety professionals of Nigeria ISPN kogi state Branch has advocated for stiff sanctions for violators of its safety protocols in industrial and Residential complexes to avert dangers posed to occupants. The Chairman of the Institute in Kogi state,…
UK Professor, Francis Fatoye, Secures Adjunct Professorial Chair at UI’s College of Medicine – Opeyemi Ologun, Abuja A United Kingdom–based academic, Professor Francis Fatoye, has been appointed Adjunct Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The appointment adds to his expanding portfolio of professorial roles across institutions in Africa and Europe and reflects…
Kogi East 2027; Former DG NPC, Dr Kashim Akor Declares for Senate under APC By Our Reporter The former Director General, National Productivity Center, NPC, Dr Kashim Akor NPOM, FNIM has declared his intention to represent Kogi East in the 2027 general elections. Dr Akor , a technocrat, academic and staunt administrator worked and rose…
The Kogi state Command of the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, CD Olumide Ebenezer Aletan has disclosed that his aim of remodelling the headquarters complex is to ensure conducive working environment for personnel. This is just as the Chairperson of the NSCDC Officers wife’s Association Engr. Titilade Aletan, the wife of the Commandant , embarked…
FHA Set for Renewed Hope Housing Projects: MD/ CEO The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Federal Housing Authority, FHA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo has affirmed that Federal Housing Authority is now ready to commence the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing estates all over the country. This assertion was made Tuesday 21st April, 2026 during…