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One Thousand one Hundred and Thirty-three of the Nigeria  Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Members have been deployed to kogi State for Twenty Twenty-Four Batch-B, Stream Two. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, in a message  to the swearing in of the  Corpse members at the NYSC permanent Orientation camp Asaya,  in Kabba, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, charged them to fulfil the hope and aspiration of their Father Land Nigeria.   Represented by the State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday A Anyebe, the Governor advised the corps members to contribute immensely to the growth and development of the country during their service year in the state. Governor  Ododo enjoined them to promote National unity and integration during the scheme as a viable tool for the implementation of critical National development Programmes. According to him, the orientation Programme is specially designed to instill in their l...

One Thousand one Hundred and Thirty-three of the Nigeria  Youths Service Corpse (NYSC) Members have been deployed to kogi State for Twenty Twenty Four Batch-B, Stream Two. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, in a message  to the swearing in of the  Corpse members at the NYSC permanent Orientation camp Asaya,  in Kabba, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, charged them to fulfil the hope and aspiration of their Father Land Nigeria.   Represented by the state Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday A Anyebe, the Governor advised corpse members to contribute immensely to the growth and development of the country during their service year in the state. Governor  Ododo enjoined them to promote National unity and integration during the scheme as a viable tool for the implementation of critical National development Programmes. According to him, the orientation Programme is specially designed to instill in their lea...

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the appointment of twelve new Permanent Secretaries in the State. A statement by the State Head of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, explained that the Permanent Secretaries were selected based on merit, fairness and justice. While congratulating the successful candidates in his office, the Head of Service, charged the new Permanent Secretaries to live up to expectation in the discharge of their duties with utmost loyalty, dedication and uprightness. The new Permanent Secretaries are, Momoh Aziz Steven Ajaokuta Local Government, Negedu Muhammed Bala Ankpa One Constituency, Haruna Jibo Muhammed, Bassa Local Government, Ejigbo Akoji, Dekina-Biraidu Constituency, Enimola Enimola A, Kabba-Bunu Local Government, Fashoba Ayo-Sunday, Mopa- Amuro Local Government. Others are, Adurodija Ebenezer O, Ogori-Magongo Local Government, Enehe Dorcas Omeneke, Okehi Local Government, Sanni Haruna Muhammed, Okene One Constituency, Och...

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the appointment of twelve new Permanent Secretaries in the State. A statement by the State Head of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, explained that the Permanent Secretaries were selected based on merit, fairness and justice. While congratulating the successful candidates in his office, the Head of Service, charged the new Permanent Secretaries to live up to expectation in the discharge of their duties with utmost loyalty, dedication and uprightness. The new Permanent Secretaries are, Momoh Aziz Steven Ajaokuta Local Government, Negedu Muhammed Bala Ankpa One Constituency, Haruna Jibo Muhammed, Bassa Local Government, Ejigbo Akoji, Dekina-Biraidu Constituency, Enimola Enimola A, Kabba-Bunu Local Government, Fashoba Ayo-Sunday, Mopa- Amuro Local Government. Others are, Adurodija Ebenezer O, Ogori-Magongo Local Government, Enehe Dorcas Omeneke, Okehi Local Government, Sanni Haruna Muhammed, Okene One Constituency, Och...

By James Sani Kogi  State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development Hon. Monday A Anyebe says People of the state  are in safe hand under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Hon.  Anyebe made the remark while Congratulating the state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the people of the state on the anniversary of kogi at Thirty-three in Lokoja. The Commissioner commended past leaders of the state from military  to civilian administration for their efforts at making kogi State stand among others state in the country. He  described the contribution of the past leaders in the state as immersive, especially in the areas of growth and development of the state. The Commissioner who said  kogi State is in the safe hand under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, commended the Governor for his fatherly roles and commitment to the progress and growth of the state,  especially in the  empowerment of youth and woman in the state. According...

Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfe the fourth has commended the judiciary for upholding the mandate of the people in the last Governorship election in Kogi State. Speaking with Our Reporter at his Palace, the Maigari noted that the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming the Governorship of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as duly elected was justifiable. According to him, this further proves the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, explaining that the verdict has placed the Governor on the right track to development. He urged the Governor to see his victory as an opportunity to ensure rapid development, peace and unity among the people. Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfe the fourth felicitated  with the Governor, his Deputy, and the entire people, urging everyone to be supportive of the administration for optimum results in governance. The Maigari assured of the continuous support of the people of Lokoja local government, adding that the traditiona...

By James Sani Kogi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has passed vote of confidence on the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.  The State Chairman of the Association, Comrade Benjamin Ojodale Jeremiah made the remark when he led the Twenty one Local Government Coordinators on a visit to the Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday A Anyebe at his office, in Lokoja. Comrade Jeremiah said the Body has resolved to pass vote of confidence on Governor Ododo base on his quality of leadership especially in the area of Youth empowerment and appointments. Comrade Jeremiah, on behalf of the Local Government coordinators of the Body and the one millions of Youth in the state, commended the Governor for his fatherly roles especially Youth inclusivness  in Governance, describing it as empressive. The State Chairman assured the Governor of loyalty and readiness of youths in the state  to support his administration at all times...

By Stephen Adeleye (NAN). The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajiya Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, has promised to use her office to stop the scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. Hajiya Ododo gave the assurance during the launching of "Stop TB Partnership Nigeria Champions" in collaboration with Kogi State Ministry of Health on Wednesday in Lokoja. The Kogi first lady noted that the campaign represented a vital step towards raising awareness and ensuring effective treatment for TB in the state. "Our collective efforts today will help to drive home the message that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable. "I extend heartfelt appreciation to all the partners, stakeholders , health care professionals and communities who have come together to support this initiative. "As we embark on this campaign, let us remain committed, focused and determined to make a difference. "I am honoured  to accept the call to serve as the 'Stop TB Champio...

The Federal Government has set up a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The committee was inaugurated by Senator George Akume, the secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 20. The committee is led by the SGF, Senator Akume, and includes the following members: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman 2. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice 4. Minister of Budget & Economic Planning 5. Accountant General of the Federation 6. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria 7. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance 8. Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation & Fiscal Commission 9. Representative of State Governors 10. Representative of Local Governments The main objective of this committee is to ensure that Local G...

Journalists in Kogi State, on Monday, the 19th of August 2024, embarked on road walk as part of activities marking this year's Press Week of the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. The event, which started at the Kogi State Press Centre, saw working journalists walk to the Government House junction, through Post Office and back to the Press Centre, Lokoja.  Speaking shortly after the exercise, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Seidu Ademu, emphasized the health benefits of regular exercise for journalists, encouraging them to stay fit and perform their jobs optimally.  "It is very important because journalists needs to be very fit and well because we are always on the move. This fitness exercise will make members work with easy and in good health. When you are not sound, this work can not go smoothly. With the level of fitness we have today, I think we are good to go especially with the grand finale comin...

Journalists in Kogi State, on Monday, the 19th of August 2024, embarked on road walk as part of activities marking this year's Press Week of the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. The event, which started at the Kogi State Press Centre, saw working journalists walk to the Government House junction, through Post Office and back to the Press Centre, Lokoja.  Speaking shortly after the exercise, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Seidu Ademu, emphasized the health benefits of regular exercise for journalists, encouraging them to stay fit and perform their jobs optimally.  "It is very important because journalists needs to be very fit and well because we are always on the move. This fitness exercise will make members work with easy and in good health. When you are not sound, this work can not go smoothly. With the level of fitness we have today, I think we are good to go especially with the grand finale comin...

Immediate past Head of Service in Kogi State, Mrs Hannah Odiyo says parents should step up actions towards saving their children from the hands of the enemy. Mrs Odiyo made the call on Sunday in a Sermon at the Zonal Headquarters of Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria, CEFN in Lokoja to mark the teenagers Day. The immediate past Head of Service who was guest speaker at the Special Service, noted that while teenagers are expected to be favoured by God and men, the enemy remains a major enemy. According to her, many parents have abandoned their basic responsibilities of ensuring spiritual upbringing and rather faced mere worldly concerns. She advised parents to not to give up, but pray more and build their teenagers in order to enable them overcome the evils of the present day society. Mrs Odiyo admonished teenagers to be obedient to parents and embrace hard work, assuring that with these, their bright future will be guaranteed. The host Pastor, Reverend Philip Alhass...

Journalists in the country have been urged to be accurate in the discharge of their responsibilities. Resident Minister in charge of the United Evangelical Church (UEC) Lokongwoma Phase one-Lokoja, Reverend Mathew Peter Odoh gave the charge at the Special Church Service marking this year's Press Week of the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ. Reverend Odoh who described journalists as mediators between the people and the government, urged them to see themselves as Moses of the present generation. He charged Journalists to be diligent and courageous in the discharge of their constitutional duties by relating well, the activities of Government to the people as well as pay attention to the cries of the people. "You are standing between us the populace and the government. When you hear from us, tell them what we are saying and when you hear from them, what do you do? Tell us, I know that is the core course of your job. We need job, we need light...

The Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji  Ahmed Muhammed Tijani Anaje has applauded the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, for his all-inclusive and innovative leadership approach  which led to unprecedented transformation of the institution.  The Monarch gave the commendation while receiving the Rector and other Principal Officers of the Polytechnic who were on a courtesy visit to his palace on  in Okene. The Royal Father congratulated the Professor Usman Ogbo on his well-deserved re-appointment as Rector of the Polytechnic, describing the appointment as a reward for his  innovative, commitment and exceptional leadership approach to academic excellence. The Traditional Leader maintained that the Professor Ogbo's re-appointment was well deserved, considering his outstanding achievements and distinguished track records over the past four years. The Ohinoyi assured the Rector and other principal officers of the i...

The Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji  Ahmed Muhammed Tijani Anaje has applauded the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, for his all-inclusive and innovative leadership approach  which led to unprecedented transformation of the institution.  The Monarch gave the commendation while receiving the Rector and other Principal Officers of the Polytechnic who were on a courtesy visit to his palace on  in Okene. The Royal Father congratulated the Professor Usman Ogbo on his well-deserved re-appointment as Rector of the Polytechnic, describing the appointment as a reward for his  innovative, commitment and exceptional leadership approach to academic excellence. The Traditional Leader maintained that the Professor Ogbo's re-appointment was well deserved, considering his outstanding achievements and distinguished track records over the past four years. The Ohinoyi assured the Rector and other principal officers of the i...

An advance Team of twenty three Russians, the Original Builders of Ajaokuta Steel Company has Arrived Ajaokuta for Technical Audit With The Team of Engineers in The Company in Anticipation for The Completion of the project.  Some Analog Equipments Shall be Replaced With Digital Ones For Effective Operations.  The sole administrator of the Ajaokuta steel company, Sumaila Abdul-Akaba who confirms this to Newsmen, said the team has visited several units including thermal power plant, light mills Section and the  Oxygen Plant.

The Coordinator , Okehi chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN),  comrade Sunday David Adavize has  called on the youths to embrace the digital era in chosen careers. Comrade Adavize made the call while addressing the youths during twenty twenty four International Youth Day Celebration at the Government House, Lokoja. This year's National Youth Day with the theme;  "from click to progress,  Youth Digital Pathway for Sustainable Development", emphasized the critical role of digital technology in shaping the future. While addressing the youth, comrade Adavize commanded the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed usman ododo  for creating enabling environment for youths in the state to succeed. He noted that the national youth council of Nigeria is committed to collaborating with government agencies to lead the campaign  aimed at enhancing digitization and enjoined the youth to take full advantage of digital age.   The Co...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Aspirant for Bassa Local Government Chairmanship in the forthcoming Council elections, Hon. Theophilus Daruwana has promised to ensure all inclusive governance if elected. Hon Daruwana who made the promise shortly after his screening at the APC Secretariat Lokoja, expressed satisfaction with the exercise. The APC Chairmanship Aspirant who has been screened successfully, described the exercise as successful and commended the screening Committe for ensuring a credible and transparent exercise. He expressed readiness to serve the Bassa people diligently and promised to carry everybody along in the scheme of things, saying the narrative of the Local Government must be changed for better under his watch if elected. "I am born to serve, if the mandate is giving to me, I am ever ready to do good to the people of Bassa Local Government, and I will carry everybody along by the special grace of God...I am believing God that the Local Governmen...

Kogi State All Progressive Congress (APC) Screening Committee has screened Honourable Williams Ameh as Olamaboro Local Government chairmanship aspirant of the party in the  forthcoming Local Government Council polls. Speaking shortly after his screening at the APC Secretariat Lokoja, Hon. William expressed satisfaction with the exercise which he described as successful. Hon. Williams Who was the immediate  past Olamaboro Local Government Caretaker Chairman, commended the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo for giving him the opportunity to serve and promised not to disappoint him but to deliver the needed service to the people of the area  if elected as the Council  Chairman. He emphasized the clarity of the footprints of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who according to him believes in giving back to the people and promised to key into the policies and programmes of the present administration to impact positively on the lives of the people of Olamaboro if...

Kogi State All Progressive Congress (APC) Screening Committee has screened Honourable Okpanachi  Philip as Ogugu Ward 2 Aspirant of the party in the  forthcoming Local Government Council polls. Speaking shortly after his screening at the APC Secretariat Lokoja, Hon. OKPANACHI PHILIP expressed satisfaction with the exercise which he described as successful. Hon Okpanachi who is the leading APC  councillorship  aspirant of  Ogugu Ward two, while screened successfully, described the conduct of the exercise as free, fair and transparence. He commended the screening Committe for the transparent exercise and expressed confidence that APC will present the best candidates that will lead the party to victory in the forthcoming Local Government Council polls. "It was tremendous and the conduct is very ok, with the calibers of persons that screened us, we know that they are actually out for the best. By the special grace of God APC will file the bes...

Kogi State All Progressive Congress (APC) Screening Committee has screened Honourable Williams Ameh as Olamaboro Local Government chairmanship aspirant of the party in the  forthcoming Local Government Council polls. Speaking shortly after his screening at the APC Secretariat Lokoja, Hon. William expressed satisfaction with the exercise which he described as successful. Hon. Williams Who was the immediate  past Olamaboro Local Government Caretaker Chairman, commended the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo for giving him the opportunity to serve and promised not to disappoint him but to deliver the needed service to the people of the area  if elected as the Council  Chairman. He emphasized the clarity of the footprints of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who according to him believes in giving back to the people and promised to key into the policies and programmes of the present administration to impact positively on the lives of the people of Olamaboro if...