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...
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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...
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...
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...