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Crusher Community have been told to go about their daily businesses and avoid the spread of rumour that can set panic to the people of the area. The community chairman, Mr George Mataga gave the advice shortly after inspecting the borehole drilling site that has generated panic of potential attack of the public by men of the underworld. The chairman who frowned at the negligence of normal procedure for execution of such project without community or security awareness noted that their actions has resulted to panic and closure of schools and businesses within the area. He dispel the rumour that there were kidnappers in the community but maintained the need for sustenance of mental alertness to nip crimes and criminalities in the bud. Mr Mataga commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting the approval for the recruitment of fifty thousand police officers, other security agencies as well as positive consideration of community policing. He emphasized that the prompt decisi...

Crusher Community have been told to go about their daily businesses and avoid the spread of rumour that can set panic to the people of the area. The community chairman, Mr George Mataga gave the advice shortly after inspecting the borehole drilling site that has generated panic of potential attack of the public by men of the underworld. The chairman who frowned at the negligence of normal procedure for execution of such project without community or security awareness noted that their actions has resulted to panic and closure of schools and businesses within the area. He dispel the rumour that there were kidnappers in the community but maintained the need for sustenance of mental alertness to nip crimes and criminalities in the bud. Mr Mataga commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting the approval for the recruitment of fifty thousand police officers, other security agencies as well as positive consideration of community policing. He emphasized that the prompt decisi...

The Kogi United Football Club has emerged victorious in a thrilling friendly match against Nurudeen Football Academy, Abuja, winning 2-1 at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Sunday evening.  The match, which attracted football fans and sports lovers from within Lokoja metropolis, was part of activities to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Kogi United Football Club.  Kogi United FC scored their first goal on penalty kick in the first half, while Nurudeen Football Academy equalized immediately. In the second half of the match, the Kogi United FC through teamwork and display of sportsmanship secured the win over the Nurudeen Academy, Abuja. Speaking at the end of the match, the Team Manager of Kogi United Football Club, Mr. Michael Itodo Olachene praised the efforts of the Players of the Club in winning the match, noting that the match was one the toughest friendly matches the club has played lately.  According to Mr. Olachene, "Nurudeen Football Academy is an ac...

The Isanlu Progressive Union, Lokoja Branch has held its 2025 Annual Day, with a call on members to sustain unity among one another for the peace and progress of Isanlu land. Member representing Yagba East Constituency in Kogi State House of Assembly, Honourable Emmanuel Obaro, made the call in a message to the event in Lokoja. Honourable Emmanuel Obaro who was the Chairman at the occasion and represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Cooperate Social Responsibility, Hon. Sunday Paul said peace and unity attracts meaningful development and urged the people to be united towards achieving common goals. Honourable Obaro expressed his commitment to the support of the security in Isanlu communities, saying he had earlier donated two sharon buses  and several motorcycles for the purpose of improving security architecture in the area, as well as donated Five Hundred thousand naira to the union for the celebration of Lokoja Branch of Annual Isanlu Day....

Comrade Ameh Sunday Agada has been elected as the new Chairman of Ofante Youth Association (OYA), Lokoja Branch, along other executives. This followed a free, fair and transparent election conducted at the meeting's venue, Crowther Quarters Lokoja, to elect new executives that will oversee the affairs of the association for the next three years. Those elected are: Ameh Sunday Agada-Chairman, Onuche Levi Sunday-General Secretary and Sunday Ojonimi-Treasurer. Timothy Idenyi remain Assistant Secretary, Ladi Monday, Financial Secretary, Negedu Christopher Assistant Financial secretary and Philip Ayegba, Public Relationship Officer (PRO). While Ojima-ojo Shaibu remain as  Chairlady of the Association. Declaring the results, the Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Friday Itodo said Ameh Sunday Agada scored 38 votes to defeat his opponent, Sunday Unekwu who polled 24 votes. Mr. Itodo who described the election as free, fair and transparent, said the association is a family meeti...

The Member representing Yagba East Constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Obaro, has commissioned a series of projects aimed at boosting security, empowering women, and improving local infrastructure. The projects include patrol vehicles and motorcycles to security agencies, lock-up shops at Itedo Makutu, cash support grants for market women, classroom renovations at Community Secondary School, Isanlu, and drainage construction in flood-prone areas. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Itedo-Makutu Central Garage, Isanlu, Hon. Obaro said the projects were part of his broader vision to promote people-centered governance through economic empowerment, improved education, and enhanced community security. “Today’s event is not just a ceremony; it is a statement of commitment, responsibility, and people-centered governance,” he said. “It reflects our dedication to empowering our people economically while ensuring their safety, education, and w...

Newly elected president of Handball Federation of Nigeria,  Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu  (FNIQS) has hit the ground running in a bid to bring speedy and rapid development to the federation. The president was in Benin Republic on a thank you visit to the president of the Confederation of African football CAHB, Dr Aremou During their interaction, Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu (FNIQS) specially appreciated the handball governing body in Africa for the recent inclusion of Nigeria's Men senior national team in the forthcoming 2026  handball African Cup Of Nations billed for Rwanda.  Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu, who is also the Secretary-General of Commonwealth Handball Association, in his usual humble disposition, also made a passionate request for capacity programs for Coaches and referees education which he said will broaden their knowledge especially in new technical areas of the game which will inturn build, strengthen and further develop the game of handball in Nigeria.  T...

By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Nov. 11, 2025 (NAN) The Security Adviser to Kogi State Government, Cdr Jerry Omodara (rtd), has warned politicians in the state against engaging in divisive politics and uncouth confrontation to destabilise the state. Omodara gave the advice at a one-day workshop organised by his office in collaboration with the Kogi Women Empowerment Coalition (KWEC) on Tuesday in Lokoja. Omodara stressed that Kogi State is moving forward and that no individual or group will be allowed to destabilise the state.  Omodara warned those using insecurity to destabilise the state to desist, advising them to collaborate with the government to move the state forward. The Security Adviser emphasised that such actions will no longer be tolerated. "As we soon begin political activities, you are mothers and sisters remain a force to be reckoned with.  "You remain focused, not to allow selfish individuals to divide us, as we give our unalloyed support to the go...

By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Nov. 7, 2025  The Ogirimangogo Local Government Area, has emerged the overall best winner among the 21 local government areas of Kogi State, in quality Primary Healthcare (PHC) service delivery. The State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, rewarded the outstanding LGAs and personnel during the Commissioning of 80 Revitalised PHCs facilities on Friday in Lokoja. The governor announced various categories of cash prizes awards for recipients as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The Ogirimangogo LGA, who emerged the overall winner got a star prize of N5 million from the Governor, the first position in each Senatorial District got N3 million each, second position got N2 million. The individual health officer with outstanding performance across LGAs in healthcare delivery received N250,000 each. The governor noted that the commissioning of 80 revitalised PHC facilities is under the First phase of the state’s ...

The Chairman of Kogi United and Confluence Queens Football Club, Hon. Isah Abudulmalik Dolly, has assured the players of the female team of improved welfare packages. Hon. Isah Dolly gave the assurance while addressing the players and Management staff of Confluence Queens Football club at the training ground in Lokoja, ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The Confluence Queens Football Club has since began training ahead of the NWFL, which will officially kick off on November 26, 2025 and conclude on April 22, 2026. Despite not winning the Sheroes Cup Preseason Tournament in Abuja, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the players' performance and urged them to strive for victory in the upcoming league. "I'm impressed but I still need more from you people. Despite that we did not come top at the Pre-Season tournament, I'm impressed with the performances of all the players. You know the league is getting closer which is...

The Chairman of Kogi United and Confluence Queens Football Club, Hon. Isah Abudulmalik Dolly, has assured the players of the female team of improved welfare packages. Hon. Isah Dolly gave the assurance while addressing the players and Management staff of Confluence Queens Football club at the training ground in Lokoja, ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The Confluence Queens Football Club has since began training ahead of the NWFL, which will officially kick off on November 26, 2025 and conclude on April 22, 2026. Despite not winning the Sheroes Cup Preseason Tournament in Abuja, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the players' performance and urged them to strive for victory in the upcoming league. "I'm impressed but I still need more from you people. Despite that we did not come top at the Pre-Season tournament, I'm impressed with the performances of all the players. You know the league is getting closer which is on 26th of ...

The Two terms assembly member and Deputy Governorship candidate to late Prince Abubarkar Audu under the platform of (ADC),  Barrister Henry Ojuola has clamoured for powers shift to Okun nation of the Western Senatorial District of the State. Ojuola  who made the demand while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja said the request is long overdue based on principles of fairness, equity and justice. He explained that since the creation of the State, Okun nation is the only axis that has not been able to emerge as the Governor despite all her supportive roles towards political success of the other tribes. The former lawmaker emphasized that Okun nation can beat his chest in terms of exposure , hard work, education, intelligence and moral conducts. He maintained that a solid plan has been established to market to the public a candidate that will be loved and willingly supported by the majority of the people. His words " As far as Kogi State is concerned, Okun nation cannot be...