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Sen. Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation and Tinubu Support Group Bursary 2025 says 10,465 applications were received at the close  of registration. The Committee made the disclosure in a statement while giving update on the exercise. According to the Committee, " After the close of the registration for the Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation and Tinubu Support Group Bursary 2025, on the 31st of August, 2025 as stipulated by the Central Committee of the program by 12 midnight, we are glad to inform the general public that a total of 10,465 applications were received". The Committee disclosed that the next phase of the process is the sorting and screening stage that would ensure a transparent selection of the qualified 3,000 successful applicants. The Committee said work is in progress as promised by Senator Sunday Steve Karimi at the beginning of the program for all indigenes of Kogi State in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria, assured o...

By Muhammed Jamiu Kupa In the heart of the land, a mighty river once flowed, but its banks had grown weak, and the people's fields were often parched. Then came a skilled builder, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who, with tireless effort, reinforced the river's banks and brought forth abundant water to nourish the land. He built strong bridges, allowing safe passage for all, and established a marketplace where all could find what they needed, enriching the entire community. Now, as the season of renewal approaches, the people look upon the lush, green fields and the well-watered earth, remembering the drought of old. They see the sturdy bridges and the thriving marketplace and know that the builder's hand brought these blessings.  They understand that a wise farmer, having planted a strong seed that yielded a bountiful harvest, would surely entrust the same hand to plant the next season's crop.  Thus, the people of the land, witnessing his successful stewardshi...

The Inaugural Meeting of the 10th Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, was held on Thursday, 28th August, 2025, with assurances to consolidate academic excellence, innovation, research visibility, accountability and improved welfare of staff and students. The meeting which was the 72nd Regular meeting of the Council  held at the Council Chambers of the Polytechnic, was presided over by the Chairman, Barrister Sani Shaibu. In his inaugural address, Barr. Shaibu expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kogi State and Visitor to the Polytechnic, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for the confidence reposed in him and other Council members.  He described the appointment as a privilege and honour, pledging to justify the trust through dedicated service and purposeful leadership. The Chairman stressed that Kogi State Polytechnic remains a beacon of technical education and manpower development for Kogi State in particular, and Niger...

... assures he will commit his life, service portraying Nigeria, Kogi State in good light. A Kogi Born International Singer, Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, popularly referred to as Jumabee, has received the Nigerian Post Newspaper Award As Kogi Music Ambassador with excitement. The International Music Star was today officially presented with the award as Kogi Music Ambassador, dedicated the award to former Gov Yahaya Bello and Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo. Similarly, the Music Ambassador dedicated the award to his late father who he said groomed him to become a positive reference, assured that he will commit his life and services to portraying the State in good light. The Music Ambassador said the award will spur him to do more, serving as a Pathfinder for Nigerian and Kogi State youths in particular. Speaking during the official presentation of the award to Jumabee who was out of the country during the award, Mr. Abu Micheal, Editor of the Nigerian Post, said the award is for distingui...

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman received the social media influencer and activist, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, on a courtesy visit to his office on Tuesday, 26th August, 2025. While congratulating the Rector for his exemplary leadership, Comrade Okai lauded the remarkable achievements recorded under his leadership, especially in the areas of infrastructural development, improvemed academic standards, and the repositioning of the Polytechnic as an institution of excellence.  Comrade Okai who was in Lokoja on a condolence visit to the Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over the demise of his beloved father, decided to use the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit on the Rector.  Comrade Okai described the progress made so far in the institution under the leadership of Professor Usman Ogbo as a testament of visionary leadership and effective  management by his team. In his remarks, the Rector appreciated Comr...

By Ralph Agbana  For prioritizing education and making bursary available to students, commendation has come the way of the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, over the lasting educational investment he has established in one of the major towns of the Senatorial district. The Computer-Based Test Centre at the prestigious Titcombe College, Egbe, one of the oldest in Northern Nigeria, is worth over N200m, and it is meant to service students from Kogi, Kwara and Ekiti States who would be writing government approved examinations. In a statement at the weekend, the Kogi State based Yagba Action Group (YAG), a non-partisan coalition of professionals and concerned citizens from Yagba Federal Constituency of the state,  commended Karimi, for making education, which is considered as the key industry of the people, as one of the key focuses of his programmes for his constituents.  The statement, signed by its Vice Chairman, Mr. Dickson Adey...

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to kick-start running of degree programmes in the institution. In the landmark agreement signed on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the University’s Senate Hall,  a Study Centre will be established at the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja, for the running of regular undergraduate degree and Top-Up programmes. The regular degree programmes provide opportunities for interested applicants to apply for available courses through UTME and Direct entry modes. The Top-Up mode of the agreement will facilitate the conversion of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates into corresponding and available undergraduate degrees programmes.  The Top-Up programmes will be offered on both Part Time and Full Time basis. The MoU also covers staff and student exchange programmes, equipment sharing for practicals to strengthen joint research and collaborative learning initiatives....