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By James Sani The people of Kogi State have been assured of sustained progress and development, with a call on Christians and other residents to continue praying for the peace, growth and prosperity of the state. The call was made by the Chaplain of the Kogi State Public Service Christian Fellowship (KSPSCF), Pastor Paul Funsho, during a special prayer session held on Sunday in Lokoja as part of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week. Speaking on the topic, “Kogi Must Move Forward,” Pastor Funsho urged Christians to intensify their prayers for the state and support efforts aimed at promoting its overall development. The Chaplain also appealed to the state government to continue to address the welfare needs of civil servants, particularly issues relating to leave bonuses, promotions and other outstanding entitlements. Pastor Funsho commended the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for what he described as the prompt payment of workers’ salar...

The leadership and entire members of African Democratic Congress in Kogi state have heartily felicitated with some distinguished sons of Kogi State on their well-deserved appointment into the Presidential Campaign Council of their great party ADC The statement by the state chairman of the party Hon Tom Zakari particularly celebrate: 1. *Distinguished Senator Dino Melaye* 2. *Chief Kola Ologbondiyan* 3. *Chief S. E. Aruwa, SAN* 4. *Mr. Frank Shaibu* 5. *Hon. Ahmed Baba*    6.       HON. AliYU AUDU Hon Tom Zakari noted that their appointments are  clear testament to their track record of loyalty, competence, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of the party and the success of the *Atiku Abubakar Presidential Project.* He said as proud ambassadors of Kogi State ,members of the party were confident that they will deploy their vast experience, intellectual capacity, and political sagacity to ensure resounding victory for the party in the fort...

The former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal has described the death of the former Governor of Kogi state , Alhaji Ibrahim Idris as a monumental loss not only to the people of Kogi state but the entire country Tambuwal who is presently a senator of the federal Republic of Nigeria made the remarks today when he paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased at his Residence in Abuja Senator Tambuwal who was accompanied on the visit by the chairman Kogi state chapter of the African Democratic Congress Hon Tom Zakari described Alhaji Ibrahim Idris as a towering statesman, successful businessman,a bridge-builder and a father to all adding that as a governor he contributed immensely to the political and socio-economic development of Kogi state. Senator Tambuwal prayed Allah to forgive his sins, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul and equally prayed God to give his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss Hassan Abubakar- Editor.

By Our Reporter. As Nigerians warm up for the funeral rites of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, eminent dignitaries have continued to pay sympathy visits to his family at his residence in Abuja. Among them were former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Philip Salawu, former Deputy Governor of Benue State, Alhaji Sule Iyaji, and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Jibrin Usman. Others include former Minister of State, Prof. Stephen Ocheni, former Special Adviser to late Governor Abubakar Audu on International Projects, Dan Okolo, religious leaders from across the country, as well as other sympathisers. They all prayed to God for the repose of his soul and to provide for the family he left behind. Hassan Abubakar- Editor 

By Prince Muhammed Otaiki  His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello CON, former Governor of Kogi State, remains an important figure in the political and developmental history of Kogi State and Nigeria. As the 2027 political season gradually approaches, conversations about the future of representation in Kogi Central are beginning to take shape. Among those generating interest is the prospect of Yahaya Bello bringing his experience in executive administration to the National Assembly. Yahaya Bello served as Governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. During his eight-year tenure, his administration identified education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment, employment, agriculture and public-sector reforms as some of its major areas of focus. Education was one of the prominent sectors highlighted during his administration. The state government reported investments in educational infrastructure, including the development and renovation of schools and tertiary institution...

By Our Reporter. The Kogi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the barbaric and unprovoked attack by suspected political thugs on its members  in Ejule,Ofu Local Government Area. A statement by the state chairman of the party,Hon Tom Zakari in Lokoja said their members were on a peaceful, lawful engagement with the people of Ejule when they were attacked, harassed, and their properties destroyed saying  our members sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment. He noted that the attack is not only an attack on ADC, but an attack on democracy, freedom of association, and the peace-loving people of Kogi State.  He said the ADC believe in issue-based politics, not violence. He therefore called for the following: 1.  The Commissioner ofa Police, Kogi State Command, and the Director of DSS toa immediately investigate thisa incident and bring thea perpetrators and their sponsors to book. 2.  The Resident Elect...