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By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to grassroots economic development with the empowerment of over one thousand youths and petty traders across Kogi East Senatorial District. The programme, held in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area, featured the distribution of motorcycles and ₦50,000 cash support to petty traders to strengthen small businesses, improve rural transportation and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. Speaking during the empowerment programme, Governor Ododo appreciated the people of Ofu for their continued support, assuring them that his administration had not neglected the area despite his inability to visit earlier. He highlighted ongoing interventions in healthcare and education, describing Ofu as a strategic community in Kogi's history and development. The Governor, who emphasised the importance of peace and security as foundations for developmen...

By Our Reporter Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a coordinated joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, local hunters and vigilante groups, have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State. The operation was conducted on 31 August 2026 in the Egume and Ochaja forest areas of Dekina Local Government Area. According to a Press statement made available to News men in Lokoja by the Assignment Director Army Public Relations, Hassan Abdullahi,the operation followed reports of a mass abduction of road users along the Alloma–Ejule–Itobe road axis. Acting on credible intelligence, troops, alongside other security agencies, local hunters and vigilantes, mobilised from Headquarters 21 Battalion and conducted a coordinated search of the adjoining forests. During the operation, the joint team successfully rescued all 21 kidnapped victims, comprising 8 males and 13 females, from the Egume and Ochaja forest areas. Unfortun...

Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has joined the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, and his family to celebrate the marriage of their daughter, Dorcas Ojochegbe Joel, to Mr Daniel Semako. The Church wedding ceremony, held in Lokoja on Saturday, was a colourful celebration, bringing together top government officials, politicians, family members, friends and well-wishers from within and outside the state. The event was marked by beautiful decorations, good music and an atmosphere of joy.  Among the distinguished guests were; the Deputy Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Dr. Barr. Sam Ode, mni, who chaired the reception ceremony, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, Deputy Speaker Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba, Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, Ph.D, APC Kogi East Senatorial C...

The Kogi State chapter of African Democratic Congress has described the Chieftancy title Confered on its candidate for Lokoja/ Koto Federal Constituency Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Danjuma(Quincy) as the New ABAOBARE of Tajimi-Oworo Kingdom as well deserved The statement by the  chairman of the party, Hon Tom Zakari on behalf of the State Executive Committee, leadership and entire members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi state heartily congratulate Alhaji Ahmed Adamu on the conferment of the prestigious chieftaincy title  on him by His Royal Highness Oba Joseph Abdullahi Manasara MEDU, the Obaro of Tajimi-Oworo Kingdo Hon Tom Zakari described the honor as a testament to his outstanding service, people-oriented and invaluable contributions to the development of the area The statement assured that the ADC family was proud to identify with this milestone and  pray that this title will usher him into greater heights of service to humanity.  Hassan Abub...

By our Reporter The Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Muhammed Gambo, has described the late Chairman of the party in Mozum Ward and a stalwart in Bassa Local Government Area, Alhaji Adama Ibrahim, as a true and loyal party man who remained firm till his last breath. Hon. Gambo stated this while speaking at the Fidau prayer held in honour of the deceased in Mozum, Bassa LGA of Kogi State. According to the State Chairman, the late Adama was a man whose consistency and loyalty to the party was never in doubt. "His consistency was not in doubt. In good times and difficult times for our party, Alhaji Adama remained firm. He never wavered. He was loyal to the party till his last breath. That is the definition of a true party man," Hon. Gambo said. He noted that the late chairman was a humble grassroots mobilizer who gave his all for the growth and stability of the PDP in Mozum and Bassa Local Government Area at large. Other dig...

The Anaja Gaku of Ganaja Community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, *Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu Jibrin*, has clarified that the stool of Onu Igala, Ganaja remains vacant, dismissing claims making the rounds on social media that a new traditional ruler has been installed. The Anaja Gaku stated this when he received newsmen in his palace at Ganaja on Tuesday. Speaking through an interpreter, the traditional ruler said the lingering issue surrounding the Onu Igala of Ganaja stool has been on for a long time, but no appointment has been made yet. According to him, following the demise of the former Onu Igala, Ganaja, consultations are still ongoing among the relevant ruling houses. He noted that while some groups have claimed it is the turn of Idah, Ankpa and others, the community is yet to take a final decision. Alhaji Jibrin said as the paramount ruler of Ganaja, it is his responsibility to ensure that due process is followed in line with tradition, and that whoever will emerge...