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Nigerian News

Family of Kogi monarch raises N25m, seeks help to meet N50m ransom 

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The family of Oba Dada James Ogunyanda, who was kidnapped last week Thursday has appealed to government, spirited individuals and corporate organisations to assist in raising the N50 million ransom demanded …

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Nigerian News

Kogi reaffirms commitment to media partnership

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Kogi state Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has applauded media professionals for their dedication to promoting transparency and keeping citizens informed about government activities. Governor Ododo made this known during …

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Nigerian News

Medical doctor recommends clinical evaluation for Natasha over ‘unverified allegations’

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Admin III

A medical doctor, Dr Alex Adekunle, has proffered a clinical evaluation on Senator Natasha Akpoti’s allegations against Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. The medical …

Medical doctor recommends clinical evaluation for Natasha over ‘unverified allegations’ Read More
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Navy distributes educational materials to over 600 pupils , students in Ofuloko community

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Over 600 pupils and students in Ofuloko and its adjourning communities benefited from distribution of educational materials and stationeries sponsored by the Navy Out Post (NOP) in Idah local government …

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Nigerian News

Natashagate: INEC notifies Akpoti-Uduaghan of recall petition 

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 - by Emeka Nze 

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter …

Natashagate: INEC notifies Akpoti-Uduaghan of recall petition  Read More
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Nigerian News

Varsity don calls for policies to promotes teaching, learning of Mathematics

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

A Professor of Mathematics department, Federal university Lokoja (FUL),Musa Adeku Ibrahim, has called on the federal government to formulate policies that would pave room for innovative principles for those teaching …

Varsity don calls for policies to promotes teaching, learning of Mathematics Read More
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Nigerian News

AGILE seeks stakeholders collaboration on implementation of girl child education  

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 - by Blueprint

Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project (AGILE) has  emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the AGILE …

AGILE seeks stakeholders collaboration on implementation of girl child education   Read More
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Nigerian News

Data scientist lauds Ododo’s landmark achievements in one year

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 - by Blueprint

A Kogi state born businessman and data scientist, Chief Momoh Obaro, has felicitated with the state Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, his Deputy, Joel Salifu Oyibo on the occasion of their …

Data scientist lauds Ododo’s landmark achievements in one year Read More
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Nigerian News

Ododo orders stoppage of presentation of tax clearance before registration in tertiary institutions

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday ordered the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service to cancelled the presentation of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) by students of state owned tertiary …

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Nigerian News

Yuletide: Foundation fetes over 500 widows, youths in Kogi

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Over 500 widows, youth and women have benefitted from the feeding support programme of Lift Up Care Foundation founded by Mrs. Lami Onayi Ahmed in Kogi state. Speaking in her …

Yuletide: Foundation fetes over 500 widows, youths in Kogi Read More
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Nigerian News

Over 600 people benefit from NNS Lugard free medical rhapsody in Kungbani community

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 - by Blueprint

Over 600 people in Kungbani and its adjoining communities in Lokoja local government area of Kogi state have benefited from the 2024 free medical rhapsody organized by Nigerian Navy Ship …

Over 600 people benefit from NNS Lugard free medical rhapsody in Kungbani community Read More
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Emulate Corps progressives, Ohinoyi of urges Kogi central sons, daughters

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 - by Blueprint

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, has called on well meaning sons and daughters of the land to emulate the selfless service rendered by members …

Emulate Corps progressives, Ohinoyi of urges Kogi central sons, daughters Read More
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Nigerian News

Kogi will continue to prioritise training, retraining of information officers – Fanwo

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Blueprint

Kogi state commissioner for information and communication on Monday disclosed that government has prioritised the training and retraining of information officers in the state in order to enhance their capacity …

Kogi will continue to prioritise training, retraining of information officers – Fanwo Read More
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Business

Energy theft affecting AEDC revenue, quality of service delivery – Kogi CBO

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Kogi regional office has bemoaned the high rate of energy thefts by customers in the region. Chief Business Officer for the region, Olaseni Agunpopo, who …

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Nigerian News

Ododo seeks collaboration with FG to accelerate oil exploration in Kogi

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 - by Benjamin Umuteme

…As FG reaffirms Kogi an oil producing state  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for collaboration between the state and the federal government towards accelerating investment in the …

Ododo seeks collaboration with FG to accelerate oil exploration in Kogi Read More
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Nigerian News

Ododo commends Lugard TV for professional excellence

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended the professional excellence of Lugard TV. He praised the operation of the media team of the government for living up to the …

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Nigerian News

Community leader thumbs up Ododo over rural electrification

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 - by Raji Saidu Onipson

A community leader in Kogi central senatorial district, Chief Haruna Ahmed Osike, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo  for electrifying rural communities in the state. Osike gave the commendation on …

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Letters

Itinerary and integrity of EFCC fight against Yahaya Bello: A political vendetta?

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 - by Earnest Olaniyan

The media space has been awashed with the ‘drags’ between the EFCC and Alh. Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi state. This is due largely to the EFCC …

Itinerary and integrity of EFCC fight against Yahaya Bello: A political vendetta? Read More
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Editorial

Yahaya Bello should face the law

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 - by Blueprint

The bid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the immediate-past governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, assumed a bizarre dimension on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. …

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Nigerian News

Ododo presents 11 cars to Kogi judges 

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state governor,  Usman Ododo,  has presented additional 11 cars to judges to fulfil his promises to the state’s judiciary. Presenting the car keys to the Chief Judge of the …

Ododo presents 11 cars to Kogi judges  Read More
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Opinion

Insights into Yahaya Bello’s years in Kogi

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Jacobson Zebedee

Perhaps for his youthful exuberance and leadership style, the immediate-past governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is largely misunderstood.  His commitment, passion and, sometimes, excitement on the job …

Insights into Yahaya Bello’s years in Kogi Read More
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Kogi varsity lecturer killed by hit-and run-driver

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 - by Admin III

A lecturer in the Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, Femi Adegboye, has been killed by hit-and-run …

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Top Stories

Breaking: Yahaya Bello’s ally loses as Tribunal declares Natasha winner of Kogi Central senatorial election

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 - by Admin III

The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal has declared Natasha Akpoti as the winner of the Kogi Central senatorial election. The court on Wednesday nullified the victory of Senator Abubakar Ohere. …

Breaking: Yahaya Bello’s ally loses as Tribunal declares Natasha winner of Kogi Central senatorial election Read More
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Court affirms Ododo’s candidature for Kogi APC governorship election

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 - by Admin III

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, affirmed Mr Ahmed Ododo as the lawful candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Kogi having validly resigned his appointment from Kogi …

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Kogi guber: Adeyemi to challenge APC primary election at higher court

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 - by Rosemary Moribirin

Former Kogi West Senator, Smart Adeyemi, has announced his intention to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Kogi State through an appeal to the Court of …

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