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The Onu Igala elect for Ganaja village, Chief Dr. Isa Obele, has described the construction of boreholes in Emiworo, Ganaja, Gadumo, and Malam Hassan Road by the Kogi State Government as a wonderful measure that will reduce the burden of accessing potable water for residents. Chief Dr. Obele made the remark while speaking with newsmen at the commissioning and handing over of boreholes donated by the State Auditor General, Hon. Y.Y Okala, on behalf of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo at Ganaja. He expressed gratitude to Governor Ododo, Hon. Y.Y Okala, and former Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello for their love for the people of the area. He noted that the people were appreciative of the gesture and would reciprocate at the appropriate time. Chief Obele advised residents to take ownership of the facilities and ensure proper care and maintenance so they last long and serve the purpose for which they were provided. He assured that the community will continue to stand by the government at ...

By Our Reporter.  The Kogi State Auditor General, Hon. Y.Y Okala, has  commissioned and handed over newly constructed boreholes to the people of Ganaja, Emiworo, and Gadumo communities in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, stating that the projects are dividends of unity and support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony at Gadumo, the final leg of the handover, Hon. Okala said the water projects were a direct outcome of a stakeholders’ meeting held on January 17, 2026, at Goshen Hotel. The meeting, which mobilized women, traditional rulers, youths, party faithful, and residents across party lines, identified water, roads, electricity, and healthcare as the most pressing needs of the Ganaja community. “Today, we have started seeing the benefits of that unity. When we all gathered together on January 17, we agreed to move forward together. This is the benefit of working for the government. This is th...

  _By Ali Atabor_ A stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Hon. (Dr.) Danjuma Ahmadu, will be conferred with a Doctorate Degree at the convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja on Saturday 18 April 2026. Hon. (Dr.) Ahmadu currently serves as Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Kogi State. The convocation ceremony is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University of Abuja Convocation Square. The event marks a significant academic milestone for Hon(Dr.) Ahmadu, whose contributions to politics and public service in Kogi State have earned him recognition across Igalamela/Odolu LGA.  His dual role as an APC chieftain and Special Adviser has positioned him as a key figure in the political landscape of Kogi State. Immediately after the ceremony, a reception will be held in his honor in Gwagwalada.  The reception is expected to draw party faithful, government officials, associates, and well-wishers celebrat...

The National Leadership of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, PAAU Alumni, has sent  congratulatory message to the distinguished Director of News and Publications in Kogi State Ministry of Information, Dr. Samuel Atuluku on the occasion of his Convocation Ceremony as PhD holder in mass communication from Nasarawa State University, Kefi . In a statement signed by the National publicity Secretary, Prince Femi Akande in Lokoja, the Association described Dr Samuel Atuluku as an academician  and a distinguished journalist whose contributions to scholarship and society resonate both locally and internationally. "Through his mentorship and service to society, he  has contributed immensely to the media world , Journalism and public communication", the statement noted. The Association also commended Dr Atuluku for his commitment to the development of the Association in many fora and called on other members of the Association to emulate Dr. Atuluku. "May your ne...

The attention of the leadership of Omala Indiaspora has been drawn to the statement issued by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Omala Local Government Area, concerning our endorsement of Hon. Umar Yahaya for the House of Representatives, Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. While we acknowledge the concerns raised, it is necessary to respond with clarity, firmness, and a sense of responsibility to the public. *1. Legitimate Right to Independent Endorsement.* Omala Indiaspora is an independent, non-partisan, and development-driven body. We categorically state that we possess the inalienable right to freely associate, express opinions, and endorse any individual we consider capable of advancing the development of our constituency. Our endorsement of Hon. Umar Yahaya was deliberate, informed, and based on verifiable performance and grassroots impact. It is neither subject to external approval nor constrained by party structures. *2...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, National Vice Chairman, North Central, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, has congratulated Hon. Tom Zakari on his emergence as Kogi State Chairman of the party at the just concluded State Congress held in Lokoja. Senator Ogbeha also extended his felicitations to all members of the newly elected Kogi State Executive Committee, describing the peaceful conduct of the congress as a sign of the party’s growing maturity and readiness for the tasks ahead. While commending party leaders and delegates for their orderliness, he admonished the elected officers to immediately embark on reconciliation and massive mobilization across the 21 local government areas and wards of the state. “The task before the new leadership is enormous. I charge Hon. Zakari and his team, to run an inclusive administration, heal old wounds, and open the doors of the ADC to all Kogites yearning for credible alternatives,” Ogbeha said. He noted that with the National Convention slate...