Governor Ahmed Ododo
29 Jan
The Kogi Government says it has earmarked over Four Billion Naira (N4 billion) for Malaria prevention across healthcare systems in the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo made the disclosure at the inauguration of a Malaria Prevention Campaign at the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday. Ododo said the campaign was aimed at combating the disease with the…
28 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders across all levels to build bridges of unity and prioritise dialogue as a tool for resolving differences and promoting national cohesion. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Monday in Lokoja at the Kogi Dialogue, which was part of events to mark Governor Ahmed Ododo’s…
25 Jan
The Kogi chapter of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) has appealed to Gov. Ahmed Ododo for at least 300 employment slots in the state civil service to be given to their members. The chapter president, Mr Samuel Mark, made the appeal on Friday, when he led members to Government House, Lokoja, to congratulate the governor on…
3 May 2024
Kogi State Government has announced plans to upgrade the Adogo Airstrip to an international cargo airport after nearly 20 years of redundancy.
12 Apr 2024
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has condoled with the former governor of the state, Ibrahim Idris, over the demise of his son, and the former member, Mohammed Idris, who represented Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency in the green chamber.
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The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge, on Thursday night, lauded President Bola Tinubu’s governance, describing him as being on the right track despite the complexities of leading Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen at the State House, Abuja after a courtesy visit to the President, the Monarch acknowledged that while challenges exist, President Tinubu’s administration…
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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), has warned troublemakers in the state to desist from any action that would affect the peace, progress, and economic stability of the state. Ibas said he is committed to bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to the state and Nigeria as a whole. Ibas stated…
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The Federal Government has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa stated this after a meeting with the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu. According to the Minister, only full-time HND graduates are eligible for…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition politicians of exploiting the state of emergency proclamation by President Bola Tinubu to cause trouble in the country. APC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, urged Nigerians to ignore those it termed as "roving opposition opportunists" in the country. The party…
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Armed men attacked a Hiace bus travelling from Abuja to Lagos along Obajana Road in Kogi State, abducting four passengers and injuring two others, the police have confirmed. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security pundit, that the incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on March 19, 2025, when the Hiace bus (Reg. No. FGG 21…
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Five male inmates at the old Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State have been granted freedom after their fines were paid off as a reward for good conduct while in custody. President of the Nigerian Correctional Officers’ Wives Association (NICOWA), Mrs. Victoria Nwakuche, stated this during her visit to the facility in…
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The South-South Alliance for Prosperity (SSAP) on Thursday declared its full support for the newly formed alliance between Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, calling it a transformative moment in Nigerian politics. The SSAP stressed that this collaboration transcends political manoeuvring, stressing that it is a partnership built…
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Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 General Election, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that he reached out to a former Governor of Rivers State, Rufus Ada-George, to help persuade federal lawmakers from Rivers State to vote against the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The former…
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The organisation alleged that the move is part of a broader strategy by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition-led states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Executive Director…
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A transparency campaign group, Leadership & Accountability Initiative has condemned the umbrella body of students in the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for allowing itself to be hijacked and captured as a political tool by those in government. The group particularly accused the son of the President, Seyi Tinubu of planting moles…