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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges at APC Presidential Primary election in Kogi State

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared winner of the APC Presidential Primary election in Kogi State. Announcing the results at the party secretariat in Lokoja, Chief Collation Officer and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo said Tinubu polled 197,370 votes to defeat his rival, Stanley Osifo, who recorded zero votes. Governor Ododo commended security agencies, INEC observers, and party members for their role in ensuring a seamless process. He described the exercise as peaceful, fair, and credible.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wisdom Gate Global Resources Limited, Chief Tony Ologun has felicitated with All Progressive Congress family in the just concluded primary election of the party.

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wisdom Gate Global  Resources Limited, Chief Tony Ologun has felicitated with All Progressive Congress family in the just concluded primary election of the party. Chief Ologun in an interactive session with newsmen in Lokoja specifically described the victory as one of the beauty of democracy which allow individuals' participation in the selection of their representatives. The APC Chieftain from Yagba West Local Government Area said the current serving senator representing Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi remains the people's choice due to quality representation and strategic aproach towards spreading the dividends of democracy across boards. He urged the people to remain supportive of the Senator and other APC flag bearers emphasizing that Kogi State will benefit more from alliance with ruling party at the Federal level. His words; "Karimi is household name and so far, so good we will continue to thank God because he ha...

AHF Nigeria To Mark Menstrual Health Day in Keffi with Call to End Period Stigma and Expand Access

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To mark Menstrual Health Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria)  will hold a commemorative event at Keffi, Nasarawa state on Monday 25th of May to emphasize the importance of reducing stigma around periods and promoting access to safe, clean facilities and free or affordable sanitary products for all who need them. In a statement on Friday in Lokoja, Mr. Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria, stressed the need for critical steps to be taken in protecting overall health and reducing vulnerability to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.  Menstrual Health Day is observed annually on May 28, but due to the national holiday falling on the 28th, we decided to commemorate the event earlier. This year, AHF Nigeria and her partners in Nasarawa shall converge at the Victory Baptist School, Daddin - Kowa, Keffi and be joined by other students from Flobam British Secondary School, Government Secondary School and Government Junior Secondary Sc...

Today is World Cultural Day, a day set aside to mark World Cultural Day by United Nations every twenty first day of May.

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Today is World Cultural Day, a day set aside to mark World Cultural Day by United Nations every twenty first day of May. To this end, the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism ,Hajia Fatimah Momoh  described as one of the veritable tools for economic sustainability and identification of propelling force for  identity and patriotism in the society. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajia Fatimah  Momoh made the remark at the World Cultural Day celebration in Lokoja. Hajia Fatimah Momoh explained that every May yearly  been set aside by the United Nations as World Cultural Day to create awareness among the International communities about the importance of culture and it's socio economic and  potential values. She explained that the aimed  at providing  culture and Tourism as worthy human ventures capable of transforming societies optimally. This years theme is , World Day for Culture,Diversity for Dialogue and Sustainable Develop...

Commissioner of Agriculture, Timothy Ojima congratulates APC flag bearers on their victories at the pools

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Kogi State Commissioner for Agric, Honorable Timothy Ojoma has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearers on their victories in primaries of various elective positions. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, Honourable Ojoma described their victories as the will of the people and their confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the All Progressive Congress led administration. The Commissioner urged party men and women across the three Senatorial Districts of the state to close rank and work for common interest of the party at both state and national assembly. He maintained  that with cooperation and sincerity there is neither a winner or loser in political game emphasizing that party affairs should override personal interest and ambitions at all times. The Commissioner maintained that APC has sustained good track records in human capital development and other dividends of democracy which cut across boards assuring that no party faithful will be left b...

THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS (ASUSS), KOGI STATE CHAPTER CONDEMNS THE RECENT ATTACK ON SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE:

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Chairman,  Kogi State Chapter of Academic Staff Union Of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) Comrade Emejeh  Sunday Ogwu has called on States and Federal Government to put necessary machineries in place to forestall bandits attacks on schools in the country. Comrade Emejeh made the call in Lokoja while speaking with newsmen on the recent attacks on teachers and students in the Oriire Area of Oyo state.  He Stated that ASUSS, Kogi State Chapter is deeply alarmed and utterly appalled by the brazen abduction of students and teachers  describing it as a  heinous act which represents a direct assault on the sanctity of our educational institutions and a flagrant violation of the fundamental human rights of our children and educators. Comrade Emejeh explained that the recurring incidents of insecurity targeting schools are not only traumatic for the immediate victims and their families but also threatens to erode the foundation of our society by instilling fear in the hearts of...

Chairman Kogi State Wing of Academic Staff Union Of Secondary Schools (ASUSS)called on State and Federal Government to put necessary machineries in place to forestall bandits attacks on schools

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Chairman Kogi State Wing of Academic Staff Union Of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) called on State and Federal Government to put necessary machineries in place to forestall bandits attacks on schools in the state. Comrade Emeje made the call while speaking with newsmen on the recent attacks on teachers and students in Kwara state in Lokoja. The chairman explained that government should not wait until there is an attack before striking and urged them to remain proactive in the fight against banditry in the state. Comrade Emeje condemned the dastardly  act meted out on Teachers and Students in Kwara state ,stressing that it was totally unacceptable. The ASUSS boss urged teachers not to be discouraged in the discharge of their official duties and prayed God to brings an end to the security challenges bedeviling the country. He urged the people to be security conscious and reports any suspicious threats to the appropriate quarters to face the wrath of the law