The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government. State Chairman of SDP, Mr Ahmed Attah, issued the condemnation in a statement signed by the SDP Press Secretary, Isaiah Ijele, on Tuesday in Lokoja. The party...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the people of the state to embrace peaceful coexistence, unity and tolerance as they celebrate Eid el-Fitr. Governor Ododo made this call after observing the Eid prayer held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Center in Lokoja,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- The Kogi State Government has assured retirees that pension and gratuity payments are now processed transparently, eliminating the need for personal connections or lobbying before benefits are paid to retirees. Director-General of the Kogi State Pension Commission, Mariam Abedo, disclosed this in an Exclusive Chat...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, congratulates the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom and media independence. Governor Ododo commended the NUJ for its remarkable contributions to democracy, good governance, and national development...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has paid glowing tribute to Chief Patrick Adaba, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, and Dr Tom Adaba the pioneer Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), who both passed on few weeks ago. During separate condolence...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared that no citizen of Kogi State should go to bed hungry under his watch as the Governor of the state. Ododo made the declaration at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged as they embark on this year’s Ramadan fasting. In his message to the people of the state, the Governor described the month...
Kogi State Government has increased daily water supply from one million litres to two million litres as part of its efforts to improve potable water supply in the state. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Farouk Yahaya, said this on Monday, while monitoring the distribution and efficiency of the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Professor Tom Adaba, who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emphasized the need for society to support widows and the elderly, stressing that they must not be abandoned. Speaking at the Government House in Lokoja during an empowerment programme for widows in the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed sadness over the death of the District Head of Adavi local government area, Alhaji Salihu Ozi-Salami who died on Wednesday at his home town in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area of the state. Governor Ododo described...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. Governor Ododo used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion and cohesion of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for deeper collaboration among security agencies operating in the state to advance the administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this during a meeting with Local Government Chairmen,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the people of the state to unite for the progress and development of Kogi State. Governor Ododo made the call in Ajiolo, Dekina Local Government Area, during a condolence visit to the family of the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Government is to spend over ₦4 billion on malaria prevention across its healthcare system in the state. Governor Ahmed Ododo made this known at the launch of a malaria prevention campaign to combat the prevalence of the disease with the distribution...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In his recent statement following the renewal of trade negotiations with Germany, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described a political reset not as a reversal of the existing order but as a shift towards improvement in the interest of the people. A political...
Embattled former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and his successor Usman Ododo visited the Abuja residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Thursday. The appearance of the three politicians who belong to different parties has set tongues wagging online since Wike’s media aide...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has been making efforts to woo investors to develop the solid mineral resources in the State. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah made this known on Monday while speaking on a Radio Interview...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the management of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to complement efforts by his administration to combat insecurity, improve agriculture and food security, fast track land reforms and support development in other critical sectors...