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As the race for 2027 general elections inches closer, the National APC Youth Coalition NAYC has urged , the senator representing Kogi west, Senator Sunday Karimi to kickstart process for his Second term  election. This is just as the coalition has assured him of  automatic ticket in order to amplify and sustain the gains he has recorded for the people of the senatorial districts in his first tenure. The coalition made the appeal for him to signify interest for the second tenure in a world press conference held inside NUJ press center on Monday in Lokoja.,  The Director General of NAYC , Aiyelabowo Adebanji  noted that the press conference to endorse and pressure Senator Karimi to vie for second tenure in the Senate was a clarion call and a testament of his mandate that has blossomed and created indelible impact on the lives of his constituents. He said in the spirit of APC which champions renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu, the coalition views K...

... Described President Tinubu's reforms as already yielding result. The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi has sent the sum of N10m as support to the Iyara Cultural day. In a related development, Sen. Karimi has also send another N5m to the Takete Ide day, urged the people of Kogi West Senatorial District to remain steadfast and to cooperate with the Government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on the ongoing reform agenda. Sen. Karimi who was on his way to attend the two occasion was however hindered and had to return back to Abuja, following traffic blockcade at Abaji. The Senator who was made to return back to Abuja, however sent the sum of N10m and N5m respectively as his modest contribution in support of the Iyara Cultural and Takete Ide day. Sen. Karimi described the present reforms of President Tinubu as one that is turning the economy of the nation around for good.  He mentioned the fall in the prices of food items across the co...

By Amuda Jimoh – Lokoja The conveners of the Tinubu Karimi Beyond 2027 Political Movement have praised Senator Karimi for his commitment to empowering and improving the welfare of his people. According to convener Hon Ojo Livingproof, in a world press conference held in Lokoja yesterday Senator Karimi has invested over N3 billion in key development projects within his first two years in office, transforming sectors like security, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Notable projects include a N950 million forward operating base for the Nigerian military, a new police post in Ejuko, Yagba West, and N100 million in scholarships to students in the first phase while over N300 million has been made available to support 3000 students across the three senatorial districts in the State. He also noted that the Women group were empowered with N100 million through cooperative societies in the first year while another batch will benefit before the close of the year, and 75 solar ...

Newly appointed Senior special assistant on grassroot sensitisation to the executive governor of Kogi State, Honourable Mohammed Ibrahim Dangana, has sent a message of appreciation to the governor and his cabinet for finding him capable and worthy of appointment into his administration. In a letter of appreciation signed and issued through his media aide, the SSA thanked and appreciated the governor for his magnanimity, love, and passion to carry everybody along irrespective of political, tribal and religious affiliation. He described Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as a man of wisdom who is passionate about the infrastructural development of kogi State and has done exceedingly well since taking over the mantle of leadership in Kogi State. " Despite knowing that we are in the opposition, the governor has demonstrated his unflinching passion and undiluted love for the people in the state through his numerous laudable developmental efforts which underscores his strong desire an...

---Supported by L-PRESS to drive modern livestock reforms The Kogi Ministry of Livestock Development in collaboration with Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Enhancement Project (L-PRES), has launched the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) towards enhancing livestock management and productivity in the state. The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin, at the inauguration on Thursday at Lokoja, said it was a significant step towards transforming Kogi's livestock sector, enhancing productivity, security, and economic viability. Dr Bolarin stressed that the initiative underscored Gov. Ahmed Ododo's administration commitment to bolstering the livestock sector, a crucial component for food security and rural economic growth. He described the establishment of Livestock Ministry as a right step in the right direction, and reaffirmed government's commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure effecti...

The Confluence Queens FC, Lokoja, and Ekiti Queens FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Sheroes Cup Preseason 2025 on match day three encounter in Abuja. The Ekiti Queens FC scored their goal in the first half, but Confluence Queens FC quickly equalized. However, despite several chances for Confluence Queens to win the match, they could not make good use of those scoring opportunities to hit the net. Earlier, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, visited the Confluence Queens FC at the Area Three Football Pitch, Abuja which was adjudged to be a  morale-boosting visit.  Hon. Anyebe assured the team of his unwavering support and promised to gift them a N100,000 reward if they win the match. He told the players that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo was happy with the team's performance and urged them to sustain the tempo. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kogi United Football Club, Hon. Isah Abdulmalik Dolly, also promised a N50,00...

Youths under the aegis of Awareness Front International has urged the people of Kogi West Senatorial District to continue to give maximum support for the Senator representing them at the upper chamber, Senator Sunday Karimi. Speaking during an enlarged meeting of the group in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, the President of the Group, Comrade Hamza Abdulrahman, said Senator Sunday Karimi has proven beyond doubt what quality representation means to the people. According to him, the Senator, apart from moving quality motions for the advancement of democracy and its dividends, he has also demonstrated uncommon passion towards the welfare of all kogites. His words " Let me categorically tell everybody, Senate Sunday Karimi is a politician who has the fear of God. A very mature one who embraces everybody , erasing barriers enshrined in party, religion, social or cultural affiliations. He is a shining example for a true democracy we all crave as citizens." Abdulrahman maint...