By PETER OJOMA, Lokoja – Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has congratulated the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Dr Ahmed Tijani-Anaje, on his 51st birthday anniversary. Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Mr Michael Ohiare, conveyed the governor’s congratulatory message in a statement made available to newsmen...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has said it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at improving ease of doing business across the 36 states of the federation. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo stated this while playing host to a one-day strategic...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has begun discussions with the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) to foster a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing agribusiness and attracting global investment in agriculture and food security sector in the state. This was disclosed by the...
By EZEKIEL OBIe, Abuja- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, June 27, 2025, opposed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, seeking leave of court to travel abroad for medical treatment. The application was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared a total clampdown on criminal elements operating in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area and other parts of Kogi West Senatorial District, following the killing of retired military officer, Major Joe Ajayi. Governor Ododo made this known...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended heartfelt felicitations to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Governor Ododo, in his tribute to the former Governor, described his 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Security Trust Fund has presented 16 Refurbished operational vehicles to security agencies as part of efforts to fight crime and protect lives and property in the state. The presentation held on Thursday in Lokoja, underscores Governor Ahmed Ododo’s commitment to prevent crime...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed palliatives to 1,500 widows across the 21 local government areas in the state as part of a broad initiative aimed at alleviating economic hardship faced by vulnerable groups. The ceremony, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic...
By ISMAILA ISAH In a bold move to bridge gaps in Kogi State’s road infrastructure and position it as a model of sustainable development, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has embarked on an ambitious strategy of leveraging multilateral partnerships to revitalize rural access, enhance connectivity, reverse environmental degradation and boost...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, was hosted to a stakeholders’ forum by leaders and residents of Adavi Local Government Area as part of his administration’s continuous engagement with local communities. The interactive session, held at the Adavi Local Government Secretariat...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s firm stance on protecting press freedom, declaring that the media must be encouraged to stand for the truth at all times. The Governor gave this assurance in his message to mark the 2025 World...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved an additional one-year tax relief for workers in the state, aimed at cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers. The extended tax relief builds on the initial...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah says the present administration in the State has ensured a functional local government administration that is serving rural communities better. Hon. Isah stated this while fielding questions on Sunday Politics, a Flagship...
Governor Ododo mourns victims of Okunchi accident, calls for review of emergency response facilities
Governor Ododo mourns victims of Okunchi accident, calls for review of emergency response facilities
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed sadness over the unfortunate road accident that claimed the lives of seven persons and injured several others in Okunchi, Adavi local government area of the state. Governor Ododo, who has been on a state assignment in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially unveiled the state’s new mining equipment as he announced the acquisition of fifteen mining license by the Kogi state government. Governor Ododo made the announcement during the official unveiling of the state’s new mining equipment at...
A Zenith Bank Plc’s staff member, Femi Remigus, on Tuesday tendered exhibits against Mr Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, in the alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N3 billion. Remigus, a Compliance Officer, tendered the exhibits while being led...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended warm felicitations to the former Governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on the occasion of his 76th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message to the elder statesman and political icon, Governor Ododo described Alhaji Ibrahim...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration in Kogi State has received widespread praise for its pioneering Annual Media Performance Report, a first of its kind for the state. The comprehensive report, which tracks the media coverage of the administration from January 2024 to January...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt sympathy over the demise of the Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Suleiman Muhammed. In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and members of the APC in...