Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on youths to take an active role in tackling insecurity, urging them to reject criminality and embrace education, entrepreneurship, technology and responsible citizenship as pathways to a safer and more prosperous society. Ododo made the call at the Kogi Youth Security Summit 2026 in Lokoja, where…
The Eleojo Women Association has reaffirmed its support for Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, pledging massive grassroots mobilisation for his re-election and all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. The association made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC),…
By Uredo Omale. Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, Professor Abubakar Salisu Abdullahi, has traced the historical development, growth, spread and literary contributions of the Arabic language in the Confluence Area of Nigeria, highlighting the roles of trade, Islam, education, Islamic institutions and scholarly activities in its preservation and advancement. Prof. Abdullahi made the presentation…
In its avowed commitment to ameliorate the sufferings of vulnerable persons in underserved communities across the country, My People First Foundation MPFF has distributed thousands of Mosquito nets and raincoats to Makoko , a riverine communities in Lagos. In a press statement made available to Independent in Lokoja on Thursday,the Founder of My People First…
* 17 suspects docked. ATABOR JULIUS LOKOJA Kogi state government has reiterated her commitment to secure the state from banditry, kidnapping,and sundry crimes and criminality as it has vowed to prosecute and confiscates working tools, vehicles and other materials belonging to illegal miners operating in the state The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omadara rtd…
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has strengthened its support for the Jakura community through scholarship awards and empowerment programmes for farmers and market women. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Monday, Plant Director, Obajana Plant, Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, said the scheme was part of the company’s commitment to implementing the provisions of the Community…
The kogi state police commissioner, CP Naziru Kankarofi has reasures the public of its commitment to upgrade services that ensure adequate protection and safety with human face in line of duty. This is just as the stakeholders emphasized the need to correct identified lapses in the conduct of police officers while dealing with the…
By Richard Elesho, SA. Media, strategic communications The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has advocated for the review of the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, and made a strong case for better funding of the over a decade-old unit. Ambassador Enikanolaiye made the call on…
Dr. Ocholi Okayi Let us stop pretending this sudden outburst of moral purity is about principle. It is not. It is about a bitter, naked hustle for power that went sideways, and everyone watching knows it. First, your paymaster went knocking on the doors of the APC, begging on both knees for that Senatorial…
P The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Mohammed Suleiman Audu, and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, have been conferred with the Prestigious Fellowship of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in recognition of their contributions to peace scholarship, leadership, and the promotion…
