Northern Senators Mourn Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has commiserated with the government and people of Kogi State over the death of former governor, Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as “Ibro.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, describe Idris’ death as a loss to Kogi State, the Igala people […]
Ex-Kogi Gov Ibrahim Idris Dies at 77
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. Idris, who governed the state from 2003 to 2012, reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Sunday. Following his death, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo declared a three-day mourning period in his honour and directed that the Nigerian and […]
Kogi Sets N150m Billboard Fee for Presidential Candidates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Kogi State Government has approved a N150 million fee for presidential candidates seeking to place campaign billboards and promotional materials across the state. The new fees will apply ahead of the 2027 general elections and October 2026 local government polls. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the rates […]
Lawmaker Hails NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Efforts, Seeks Better Welfare for Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives and a top Kogi State official have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional performance in combating illicit drugs, urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and insurance coverage for its personnel. Speaking onat the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony […]
PenCom Will Strengthen State Partnerships to Protect Retirees – DG
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has reaffirm the Commission’s readiness to strengthen partnerships with state governments in order to safeguard the welfare of pensioners across Nigeria. She made this known while receiving the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman-Ododo, who paid her a courtesy visit […]
Ododo Commends President Tinubu, Umahi for Abuja–Lokoja Road Project
By: Chinedu Echianu Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, for the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the critical Abuja–Lokoja highway. Speaking during a brief inspection stop at a section of the project site in Koton-Karfe, Governor Ododo described the federal intervention […]
Kogi Records Lowest Out-of-School Rate in Northern Nigeria — Ododo’s Spokesperson
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its position as a frontrunner in human capital development, recording the lowest number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, at the 2025 Blueprint Impact Award Series in Abuja, where he represented Governor Ahmed […]
Governor Ododo Will Ensure Mining Operations Are Community-Owned – Spokesman
By Chinedu Echianu Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has assured that local communities in the state will soon experience major economic transformation with the commencement of mining operations and new infrastructure development projects in the state. Isah gave the assurance while featuring on Rapid TV in Abuja on Thursday, where […]
Kogi First Lady Promotes Harmony, Honours Women’s Achievements in Development
By: Chinedu Echianu The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman-Ododo, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fostering development and unity in Kogi State, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. Mrs. Ododo made this call during an anniversary dinner held at the Government House in Lokoja, which was organized to honour […]
Health Care: Kogi State Government to Spend Over N7bn on Primary Health Care Centres
By: Chinedu Echianu The Kogi state government is set to spend over N7 Billion Naira to revamp additional 88 Primary Healthcare Centres across the twenty one local government areas in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this at a ceremony held at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja to officially hand […]