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By Our Reporter The Oba of Yoruba in Kogi State, His Highness Oba Bello Audu Oke, popularly known as Owoniboy, on Tuesday led a large gathering of Yorubas in a special interfaith prayer session for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello in the 2027 general elections. The prayer session, held at the Oba Yoruba Palace in Cantonment Area, Lokoja, drew a large crowd of Yoruba Muslims and Christians who took turns to offer prayers for the nation and the three political leaders. The programme started with Islamic prayers and recitation from the Holy Quran led by Imam Idowu Zubairu of Baba negeri Jumaat Mosque Lokoja while the Christian session was led by Rev  Joseph Adeyemi Adekunle of the First Baptist Church, Lokoja. Addressing journalists at the end of the session, Oba Oke said the prayer was organized to seek divine guidance for the leaders to take the country to the promised lan...

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has intensified efforts to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, as he received today a high-powered delegation of party stakeholders from Idah Local Government Area at the Government House, Lokoja. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the State Forum of Former Commissioners, Prince Salifu Sanni Ogu, and prominent political figures, including former and serving commissioners, members of the Kogi State House of Assembly, as well as former and serving local government chairmen who had served under APC administrations. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Prince Ogu described the engagement as a strategic step towards strengthening the party's internal structures, fostering unity among its members and building a formidable grassroots mobilisation network ahead of the 2027 elections. He explained that the delegation's mission was...

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...