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Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Environment, Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Aboh, has congratulated Chief Labaran Yahaya Oyigebe on his conferment with a prestigious traditional title in the Igala Kingdom. Chief Oyigebe was recently honoured with the title Akọhiaka Ata – Ede by the Ata Igala at Idah, the ancestral headquarters of the kingdom. In a statement issued on Saturday, Hon. Aboh described the recognition as a fitting tribute to Oyigebe’s years of dedication to the promotion and preservation of Igala culture and history. He noted that the honour reflects the high regard the traditional institution holds for…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has congratulated the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, CG Samuel Olumode, on his appointment, describing the development as a proud moment for the state and a recognition of Olumode’s dedication and integrity in national service. The governor made the remarks on Friday during an official homecoming reception held in Kabba, headquarters of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, in honour of the new fire service chief. Represented at the event by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, Ododo commended the Bunu Progressive Forum for organising the ceremony, saying the gathering reflected the unity…
The ancient Igala Kingdom in Kogi State is set to confer a prestigious traditional title on Hon. (Dr.) Labaran Yahaya Oyigebe as preparations reach their peak for the ceremony scheduled to hold today at the palace of the Ata Igala in Idah. Oyigebe will be honoured with the title Akọhiaka – Ata Ede, in recognition of what palace sources described as his longstanding contributions to the preservation and documentation of Igala history and cultural heritage. The ceremony, slated for Friday, April 3, 2026, at the palace in Idah, the traditional headquarters of the Igala Kingdom, is already attracting attention…
The Governor of Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the redeployment of Barrister Salami Ozigi Deedat from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to the Ministry of Works, following the resignation of Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf as Commissioner for Works. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Folashade Ayoade. According to the statement, the governor also approved the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, popularly known as “Dollar,” as Commissioner-designate. With the redeployment, Deedat will now…
The Kogi State Government has commenced the renovation of 728 government-owned public schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, in a move aimed at improving teaching and learning conditions in public schools. The flag-off ceremony was performed by the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, who represented Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo at the event. Speaking during the ceremony, the deputy governor said the initiative reflects the administration’s strong commitment to revitalising the education sector and providing a more conducive learning environment for students across the state. According to him,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction or that of Rafiu Bala, following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12 this year. A statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu, also noted that the commission will no longer engage with either faction, nor monitor any meetings, congresses, or conventions of the two groups until the matter at the Federal High Court is decided. The commission further announced that it would remove the names of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of its electronic membership registration exercise across the country. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated locations nationwide. The APC urged both existing and prospective members to take advantage of the process. “As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” the…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season, saying, “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” He…
The Kogi State Government has approved the award of a contract for the dualisation of the road leading to the proposed Kogi Airport in Zariagi, in a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure around the planned aviation facility. The road project, which spans about 9.1 kilometres, was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) following a competitive bidding process involving five construction firms. CCECC Nigeria Limited eventually emerged as the preferred contractor after submitting the lowest bid. Presenting the letter of award to the company’s project manager in Lokoja on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works…
By Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) We in Kogi, sometimes, can be unserious about serious things and very serious about unserious things. That contradiction sits at the heart of the latest frenzy. A photograph trends. A Deputy Governor stands on a car footmat. Social media lights up. Outrage. Mockery. You would think a constitutional crisis had just broken out. But no. It is a mere footmat. A simple, improvised object in a church compound. And suddenly, it becomes a metaphor for everything that is supposedly wrong with us. Pause. Breathe. Think. What exactly is the offence here That a public…