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Tag: Kogi state

Nigerian News / Opinion

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity in some parts of the country. Afenifere, in a statement …

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out Read More
Nigerian News

KGIRS tasks people on prompt payment of taxes Oyibo Salihu

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Admin II

The Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Revenue Service (KGIRS), Sule Salihu Enehe, hasappealed to the people of the state to embrace prompt payment of their taxes to enjoy more dividends …

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The unforgettable Hero: James Ocholi

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He was never ostentatious in his lifestyle, but lived a moderate life like his boss, Muhammadu Buhari. Until he died in a road mishap in 2016 alongside his wife and …

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Nigerian News

Kogi @ 34: Ododo salutes citizens, calls for hard work, peaceful coexistence 

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

As Kogi state celebrated its 34th anniversary, the Governor of the state Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the  citizens to uphold peace, embrace hard work, and believe in the …

Kogi @ 34: Ododo salutes citizens, calls for hard work, peaceful coexistence  Read More
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Nigerian News

Don urges Nigerians to support healthcare as Foundation donates equipment

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Provost, college of health sciences Conference University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi state, Professor  Solomon Avidime, has  appealed  to spirited individuals in Ebiraland and beyond to assist the …

Don urges Nigerians to support healthcare as Foundation donates equipment Read More
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Nigerian News

Governor Ododo calls for unity, support for Kogi development

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has admonished the people of the state to embrace unity and support his administration to enable the state achieve the desired development. Ododo gave …

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Nigerian News

FG rejigs project delivery roadmap for Lokoja – Ayingba, Okene – Itobe roads

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Paul Okah

Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has reached a mutual agreement with the contractors handling the rehabilitation of Lokoja- Shintaku – Dekina – Anyigba road and the reconstruction of …

FG rejigs project delivery roadmap for Lokoja – Ayingba, Okene – Itobe roads Read More
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Nigerian News

Kogi governor Ododo loses father

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has passed away. According to a statement issued late Monday, August 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information …

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Nigerian News

Governor Ododo commiserates with APC National Chairman over other’s demise

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, over the …

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Metro

Father of slain Kogi photojournalist d!es weeks after son’s murder

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Aiyepeku family in Kogi State has been plunged into deeper grief following the death of Chief James Aiyepeku, father of murdered photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku. Chief Aiyepeku reportedly died of …

Father of slain Kogi photojournalist d!es weeks after son’s murder Read More
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Nigerian News

North-central Agenda demands judicious use of increased allocation by Govs 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

A Socio-Political group in the North-Central region on the platform of The North-Central Agenda has thrown weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda …

North-central Agenda demands judicious use of increased allocation by Govs  Read More
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Nigerian News

2025 International Youth Day: Ododo urges youths to embrace agriculture 

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Blueprint

Kogi state governor,  Ahmed Usman Ododo, has urged youths in the state to take  advantage of the  potentials that abound in agricultural value-chain to enable them have sustainable livelihoods. Governor …

2025 International Youth Day: Ododo urges youths to embrace agriculture  Read More
Nigerian News / Opinion

Oba Otitoju urges love, unity for Ekinrin community’s development 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

  The Akinrin of Ekinrin in Ekinrin-Adde community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi state, His Royal Majesty Oba Johnson Kolade Otitoju, has called on the people of Ekirin community …

Oba Otitoju urges love, unity for Ekinrin community’s development  Read More
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Nigerian News

Navy begins sanitation exercise in Idah, urges communities to keep environment clean 

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Blueprint

As part of effort  to ensure clean and flood free  environment for a healthy living, the Navy Out Post (NOP) Idah has commenced sanitation exercise around Idah, Oforachi and other  …

Navy begins sanitation exercise in Idah, urges communities to keep environment clean  Read More
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Nigerian News

Interior ministry’s recruitment application closes as Kogi, Kaduna lead

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Kogi State has emerged with the highest number of applicants in the recently concluded federal government paramilitary recruitment exercise. The data released on Monday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire …

Interior ministry’s recruitment application closes as Kogi, Kaduna lead Read More
Nigerian News / Opinion

Gunmen abduct 9 passengers in Kogi 

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday abducted nine passengers in Ogbabo junction along Itobe-Anyigba road in Ofu local government area of Kogi state. It was gathered that the abduction occurred …

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Politics

Kogi government vows to make farmers richer 

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Kogi state government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihood of farmers through the recently signed Food for Lagos partnership, aimed at …

Kogi government vows to make farmers richer  Read More
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Nigerian News

Kogi set to secure oil exploration investment  

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state government has set the machinery in motion to secure investments for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state. This was contained in a statement issued …

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Nigerian News

Kogi East ADC calls for disciplinary action against  chairman, secretary for misleading members

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Blueprint

Members of African Democratic Party (ADC) Kogi East has called on the national body of  the party to  institute disciplinary action on the state chairman of the party  Hon. Kingsley …

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Birthday: ‘You are a leading voice in Kogi’ – Igala Vanguard celebrates Hon. Austin

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Igala Vanguard, a prominent cultural and advocacy group, has extended warm birthday wishes to Hon. Usman Okai Austin CCA, commending his exemplary role as a leading voice for Kogi …

Birthday: ‘You are a leading voice in Kogi’ – Igala Vanguard celebrates Hon. Austin Read More
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Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state government has called on local government workers in the state to the advantage of the opportunity provided by the state health insurance plan to enroll their spouses and …

Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance Read More
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Features

How CP Miller Dantawaye is curtailing crimes in Kogi state

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Admin I

Since the arrival of a new Police Commissioner in Kogi state, a new chapter of crimes prevention has emerged. OYIBO SALIHU reports that the CP has decided to do the …

How CP Miller Dantawaye is curtailing crimes in Kogi state Read More
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Nigerian News

100 farmers trained in modern farming techniques  in Olamaboro LGA

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

Over 100 farmers in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi state  have benefited from a one-day  training in modern farming techniques  to boost their food production. The programme which was  …

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Alleged malicious publication: Akerejola family, ODU issue ultimatum to People’s Gazette

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The family of Akerejola, and Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU) have given 14 days ultimatum to the editorial board of People’s Gazette, an online media platform to retract the ‘malicious’ publication …

Alleged malicious publication: Akerejola family, ODU issue ultimatum to People’s Gazette Read More
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Features

Unforgettable Hero: Pa Sunday Awoniyi

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He was an outstanding statesman who used his position and influences to unify the North and South, when tribal bigotry was at its peak in the late 1960s and 1970s. …

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Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

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…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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