Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect) bade an emotional farewell to his dear friend, Hon. Atanu Okpanachi Jonalson (Mugabe), as he was laid to rest today at his residence in Agojeju-Odo, Omala LGA. He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the late statesman and asked God Almighty to grant the family the strength to bear…
KOGI POLY RECTOR CONGRATULATES BARRISTER MAIMUNAT EKE AUDU AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL SERVICES, (NEMSA) This is to heartily felicitate with my dear sister and an illustrious daughter of Kogi State, Barrister Maimunat Eke Audu, on her well-deserved appointment as the Executive Director, Commercial Services, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) by His Excellency, President…
Since assuming office as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has taken bold and practical steps to reform the Nigerian telecommunications sector, with a clear focus on transparency, consumer protection, and operational efficiency. One of his most remarkable achievements to date is the introduction of the…
….Brain Drain Worsening, Colleges Cry Out for Relief In a bid to address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria, the Association of Provosts of Colleges of Health Technology and Nursing Sciences, has urged the Federal Government to exempt their institutions from the 7-year ban on establishing new polytechnics and allied institutions….
We, the undersigned members of the Coalition of Independent Online Media Platforms, write to firmly reject and denounce the misleading and politically motivated publication by Sahara Reporters dated September 29, 2025, titled: “EXCLUSIVE: How Relatives of Senate President Akpabio, Speaker Abbas, Other Political Elites Secured NCC Jobs Without Due Process.” This report, which attempts to…
The crisis surrounding the high-profile case between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Senator Natasha Akpoti has deepened, as Prof. Sandra Duru, widely known as Prof. Mgbeke, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing a senior officer of corruption, intimidation, and obstruction of justice. In her petition, Duru called for…
Kogi Youth stages solidarity walks across Lokoja streets for President Tinubu 2nd Term bid. Some Youths in Kogi state staged solidarity walk across the streets in Lokoja, drumming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ s second term bid. The youths who carried placards with messages urging President Tinubu to continue in office after his first…
MD KOSOPADEC, Omonu Jackson, Rejoices with PBAT, Ododo , kogites Nigerians on Independent celebration On behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the Kogi state oil Producing Area Development Commission KOSOPADEC , I Hon. Omonu Jackson, Management Director, of the commission, wishes to extend heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, His Excellency ,…
*By Jerome Aduojo Agi, Ph.D.* Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and the largest Black country in the world, marks 65 years of independence with mixed feelings of pride, resilience, and challenges. Since its amalgamation in 1914, Nigeria has stood as a beacon of hope for Africa, endowed with vast natural resources, rich cultural diversity, and…
The Kogi State Government has commenced online registration for the 2025/2026 bursary allowance for indigenes in tertiary institutions across the country. Recalled that the free online registration exercise, tagged: “Ododo Students’ Support Season 2”, begins on Sept. 29 and closes on Oct. 31, 2025. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, who…