…. 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…
By ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat The Kogi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that joint security forces have rescued all twenty-one (21) persons abducted in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, including fifteen (15) members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Following the earlier rescue of ten Corps…
By Jonathan Jibrin. Dir. Media , publicity. The Igala Cultural and Development Association (ICDA) is pleased to formally announce to all Igala-speaking people at home and in the Diaspora that preparations for Italo 2026 — Ujéjú-Ógu Igala Cultural Festival are progressing steadily. Italo 2026 is scheduled to take place on 30th and 31st December 2026…
By ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat. The Kogi State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that joint security forces comprising the Police, Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and other auxiliary forces have successfully rescued ten (10) Corps Members from the Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation…
The Inter-Consultative Committee on Election Security, ICCES, in Kogi State has vowed to strengthen collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful, credible, and safe 2027 general elections. At a meeting held in Lokoja on Monday, the committee also announced plans to meet with political parties and civil society organisations…
PAAU expels 6 withdraws 9 over ac The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has approved the expulsion of six students for gross 8examination misconduct involving the rewriting of an examination at a lecturer’s private residence, and the withdrawal of nine others over poor academic performance and failure to register for two consecutive…
Abductors demand #20m each At least three people have been killed and nine others abducted following an evening attack on passengers in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The victims, mostly traders from Ajobe community in Ojoku district, were returning from the popular Nkwo Idoko market in Awo in a pick-up van along the…
By Ugbede Ameh. The Member Representing Omala State Constituency, Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect), has congratulated the people of Kogi State on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the creation of Kogi State. In a statement personally signed by Hon. Umar Yahaya, described the milestone as a celebration of 35 years of unity, resilience and…
