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By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Jan. 11, 2025  A socio-cultural group, the Legends Club of Okun Land in Kogi, is set to purchase  Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for 300 indigent students to support less privileged students in the area. Legend Olusegun Abereoran, the Director, Media and Publicity of the club, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lokoja. According to Abereoran, about N3 million has been paid by the club to purchase the JAMB forms for the indigent students in Okun Land, Kogi West Senatorial District. “The Legends Club of Okun Land has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the development of its community by rolling out 300 JAMB forms to support the less privileged Okun sons and daughters. “This announcement was made during the club’s Annual General Meeting held in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. “The President of the Club, Legend Femi Olubiyo, ...

By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Jan. 11, 2025  The Kogi State Government says it has committed the sum of N7 billion for the upgrade of 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. The State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Ododo stated this on Saturday in Lokoja, during the official Handing over of Sites to Contractors for "Upgrade of 88 Additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)". Ododo, who was represented by the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adeiza, said the additional 88 PHCs would complement the ongoing upgrade of 70 PHCs to functional Leve-two facilities. The governor described the initiative as another bold step toward achieving effective healthcare delivery and universal health coverage for citizens. "With the invaluable support of the World Bank, the Kogi State Government has committed over N7 billion to this project, a testament to our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of our citizens. "Today, we official...

By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Jan. 10, 2025 The Kogi State Ministry of Education, has announced the date for the commencement of Data Capturing for 2024/2025  West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Public Secondary Schools across the state.   The announcement was made in a statement signed by Mrs Iyabo Moraiyewa, the WAEC Desk Officer, Kogi State Ministry of Education on Friday in Lokoja.  According to the statement, the 2024/2025 WAEC data capturing would commence on Monday, January 13, 2025. Moraiyewa solicited for the total support and cooperation of the relevant stakeholders for a seamless exercise. "This is to bring to the notice of all Public Secondary School Principals that teams from the Consultant handling WAEC DATA CAPTURING will be visiting schools starting from Monday 13th of January, 2025 for data capturing of their students. "Please we seek for your total cooperation for a seamless exercise". Thank you. Mrs Moraiyewa Iyabo M Desk Officer W...

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, heartily congratulates His Royal Majesty, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, on a remarkable first year anniversary on the throne.  Professor Usman said that since ascending to the throne of his forebears, the chiefdom has witnessed an unprecedented level of peace, prosperity and progress. "Since your ascension, you have, through words and deeds, shown that you are indeed a father committed to the growth and prosperity of Lokoja, Kogi State and Nigeria at large" He said.  He added that despite the security challenges facing the nation, Lokoja chiefdom has remained peaceful and harmonious. He noted that the level of peace enjoyed has facilitated the much-needed township expansion, thereby opening up opportunities for wealth creation and economic empowerment. Professor Usman appreciated the exemplary leadership style of the monarch, describing it as a source of inspiration to ...

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Jan. 6, 2024  A civil rights Activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, has released fund for the renovation of the palace of deposed late Etsu Nupe Bida, Mallam Ibrahim Abubakar, who died in 1911 in Lokoja. The Senator, who recently visited the tombs of Six deposed Emirs by British colonialists in Lokoja, had promised to renovate the Lokoja palace of deposed Etsu Nupe, as well as the rehabilitation and revival of the Islamiyah School, hosting the tombs of two of the deposed Emirs. The renown Human Rights Activist, who confirmed the fund release to Correspondent on Monday in Lokoja, reaffirmed his commitment to appreciating freedom fighters in the country. He also added that arrangement were ongoing to release the fund for the rehabilitation and revival of the Islamiyah School, hosting the tombs of the deposed late Emir of Kano, Mallam Aliyu Abdullahi (Maisango) 1903, and that of Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Aliyu, 1902. The activist urged Nigerians to imbibe th...

Speech by Alhaji Isiaka Suleiman Okutepa on the Commissioning of a Mosque at Egwubi, Ejule-Alla Ward, Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State All Protocols Observed, The First Daughter of the Federal Republic, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, The Representative of the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Hon Muhammed Alfa Nasiru His Royal Majesty, the Ejeh Ofu, HRH, Akwu Obaje Distinguished Sheikhs and Imams, Honored Traditional Heads and Community Leaders, Club Heads, Esteemed Guests, and My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. It is with profound gratitude to Allah (SWT) that we gather here today for the commissioning of this mosque in Egwubi, Ejule-Alla Ward. This event is not only a landmark occasion for our community but also a testament to our collective commitment to the service of Allah, our Creator, and to the upliftment of our community. I am deeply honored to stand before this august gathering and to see the convergenc...

December 28, 2024 A Principal Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Stephen Adeleye, has facilitated with Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Adeleye, in a congratulatory statement on Saturday in Lokoja, described Fanwo as a humble, exceptional leader, and a thoroughbred journalist, who has positively impacted many lives both young and old. The veteran journalist eulogised Fanwo for demonstrating remarkable commitment to uplifting the Confluence state and promoting the New Direction agenda over the past nine years. "Happy birthday to an exceptional leader and a thoroughbred journalist, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication!  "Today marks a special day to celebrate your life, achievements, and contributions to our dear state and Nigeria at large "As a seasoned journalist and politician, you've demonstrated remarkable...