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By Our Reporter  The Edo State National Youth Service Corps NYSC Orientation Camp in Okada has partnered with Florish Foundation For Women and Youths, a non governmental organization, NGO to acquaint and sensitise prospective youth Corps members on the workings of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs with a view to domesticating it's activities. The three day training which ended on Wednesday commenced with 120 corps members out of the 2000 on the camp, with 75 volunteers determined to take the global program and it's 17 global goals to the nooks and crannies of the country during and after the service year . In view of the determination of the SDGs decade of action 2020-2030 Agenda few years away , the new corps members, volunteers and implementors will attract government at all levels , non governmental organizations, NGOs, the private sector , public spirited individuals and well to do in the society to imbibe the SDGs 17 Goals. While speaking at th...

*IDAH, Kogi State* — Former Accountant General of Kogi State and _Olimene Attah Igala_, Chief Dr. Sani Teidi Shaibu, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, pledging to mobilize the people of Igala land for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo ahead of 2027. Dr. Teidi spoke with newsmen in Idah shortly after his defection ceremony, which drew top party leaders including Kogi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Salifu Oyibo; State Auditor General, Alh. Yakubu Okala; and Kogi East APC Zonal Chairman, Hon. Ogwu Alhassan. Also present were local government chairmen, APC LGA chairmen, women groups led by Fawaz, party leaders, and scores of Teidi’s admirers. “I feel happy because I’m joining a party that is taking people to the promised land, delivering the dividends of democracy and taking care of the less privileged,” Teidi said. “As such, I’m glad to be associated with the party.” The former Accountant General described Governor Ahmed Us...

*LOKOJA, Kogi State* — The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has described reliable laboratory analysis as “the backbone of evidence-based decision making” for environmental protection, water resource management, and solid mineral exploration in Nigeria. Prof. Pate made the remarks on Tuesday in Lokoja through the Minister of State for Health and social welfare Dr.Iziaq Salako while declaring open the 9th Conference of Public Analysts, COPA ’26, and the Annual General Meeting of the Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria, STLAN. The conference, tagged “The Confluence Conference,” has as its theme: _Environmental Protection, Water Resource Management and Solid Mineral Exploration in Nigeria: The Role of Public Analysts in Sustainable Development._ The Minister, who was represented by the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, Prof. Abdulrahaman Shehu Ozovehe, said the Federal Government recognizes...

Sorry *ANKPA, Nigeria, April 27, 2026* — Kogi East APC Senatorial Aspirant, Chief Dr. Joseph Ameh Enrico, on Sunday called on voters in Ankpa Federal Constituency to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term, saying it would keep Kogi East in the mainstream of national politics.   Chief Dr. Enrico made the call while addressing a cross-section of APC executives, members, stakeholders, and supporters at the Ankpa Township Stadium as part of his ongoing consultations for the 2027 Kogi East senatorial seat.   He said Governor Ododo deserves a second term because his “uncommon leadership” has endeared him to the people of the state.   Enrico thanked the mammoth crowd that trooped out to welcome him, noting that the large turnout was a clear demonstration of support for his ambition. He promised not to disappoint the people if given the mandate.   Also speaking, the Executive Chairman o...

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja  The Flying Jet of Odenyi in Bassa local government area of Kogi State, on Saturday, defeated the top team in the ongoing Bassa Peace football championship, Ogba United FC by 2-1 The Flying Jet overwhelmed the Walloping Strikers of Ogba United FC in the first half of the game, as the Ogba boys could not clip the wing of the Flying Jet in the first half of the game, amid the overwhelming surprise by the Flying Jet of Odenyi.  The spectators were stunned, as the Flying Jet delivered two goals against the dexterous players of Ogba United FC, which tops the list with the highest points aggregate in the tournament  The impressive performance of Odenyi boys in the encounter puts the Flying Jet in a good stead to clinch victory in the tournament, as the Flying Jet celebrate their victory against Ogba United FC with a 2-1 win.  With the victory, all eyes now on Ogba United FC to humble the Ayede boys in the next semi-final encounter on 3...

Omala Indiaspora proudly witnessed and participated in the commissioning of impactful constituency projects facilitated by Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect), Member representing Omala State Constituency, in a landmark event held across key communities in Omala Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony, performed on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development, security enhancement, and inclusive governance. In his address, the Deputy Governor emphasized that sustainable peace and development remain anchored on unity, cooperation, and continued support from the people. He reiterated that security remains a top priority of the state government, highlighting strategic interventions such as the establishment of a Forward Operations Base in Bagana and the strengthening of local security archit...