The Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU), has expressed deep concern over recent kidnap incidents along the Ageva–Magongo Road. ODU noted with concern that the route, once a dependable link for work, trade, and family life, has become a source of fear for residents and commuters, especially those traveling to the south west. “Our people are anxious,…
By ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat PPRO. The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, has received members of the Association of Federal Heads of Services, Kogi State Chapter, on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. During the visit, the Association commended the Kogi State Police Command for its…
An Open Letter of Appeal to Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Kogi Concerns Group humbly appeals to Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Alh. Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa as a potential candidate for the 2027 Kogi State gubernatorial election. As a son of the soil, Alh. Kutepa has demonstrated unwavering commitment, capacity, and leadership…
Sixty four Staff of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, have been honoured with meritorious services award for their unwavering support throughout his tenure. The Rector, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo disclosed that the exemplary contributions of the Staff, a major ingredients led to the success of his administration. Prof. Ogbo praised the staff for their extraordinary commitment,…
… As Party Makes Crucial Decisions After Court Ruling. The Peoples Democratic Party, yesterday held it National Executive Council Meeting in Abuja, with the Kogi State Chairman, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo in attendance. The NEC meeting of the PDP is the first coming after the court ruling that affirmed the Caretaker Chairman, of Hon….
The Kogi Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday, inaugurated a sensitisation campaign against road traffic crashes in the state. Our Correspondent reports that the first campaign train was taken to the ECWA Goodness Church at 200 unit Lokoja, where the team declared “No to untimely death of innocent lives in Kogi.”…
Four suspected kidnappers who were allegedly involved in the kidnapping of an Edo medical doctor, Ibrahim Babatunde Tahir and his brother Abu Tahir in Auchi, Etsako West local government area of Edo State have been apprehended. It was gathered that two of the suspects were apprehended after they took their children to the…
The incoming vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman has dedicated his academic achievements to his mother , who against all odds enrolled him into the western education. Ogbo noted that , the part of Ankpa he hails from abhors western education and prepare young children for Quranic education,…
Contrary to the misinformation being peddled through some uninformed social media platforms,the Kogi state APC Progressive Stakeholders Forum KPSF has disclosed that the APC in the state remained united, cohesive , devoid of division within its folds. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Sani Philips and made available to Treasuretimes in Lokoja on…
By Amb. Valentine Opaluwa Ejeh, PhD Peace & Conflict Scholar, Abuja Abstract The recurrent comparison of Black people, particularly prominent figures such as Barack and Michelle Obama—to apes or monkeys is neither humor nor ignorance that can be excused. It is a form of racial dehumanization rooted in centuries of violence, pseudoscience, and ideological…