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Kogi Sixth Assembly Rallies Behind Tinubu, Signals Landslide Support for 2027

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  In a strong political statement that reveals Kogi State’s growing alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Sixth Assembly of the Kogi State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for second terms in office, setting a clear tone for 2027. The historic endorsement was announced in Lokoja during a courtesy visit by members of the Sixth Assembly to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo at the Government House. The delegation, led by the Chairman, Umar Ahmed Imam, held a closed-door meeting with the Governor before briefing journalists on the outcome of their engagement. Speaking after the meeting, Governor Ododo said the visit was not only to appreciate God Almighty for life and leadership but also to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as purposeful and impactful governance, with visible benefits already being felt in Kogi State. According to the Governor, the lawmakers expressed deep appreciation to Presid...
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L-PRES Project: Kogi State Government Takes Delivery of Vaccines for Transboundary Animal Disease (TADs) Control

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 The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) Project, has taken delivery of its allocated vaccines from the L-PRES National Coordination Office, Abuja for mass vaccination against major Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) in Nigeria  The vaccination program under the L-PRES Project aims to improve animal health, enhance livestock productivity, food safety and security in Nigeria. The vaccines were received in Lokoja, by the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza Otaru and handed over to the Honourable Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin. Dr Bolarin commended the Federal Government's initiative, saying the vaccines will benefit livestock farmers; pastoralists, poultry and small ruminant farmers in the state. "The impact of this initiative is an increase in the livestock productivity as it would improve animal health," he said. Mr. Otaru, the Project Coordinator, described the vaccine delivery as a ...
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L-PRES Project: Kogi State Government Takes Delivery of Vaccines for Transboundary Animal Disease (TADs) Control

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  The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) Project, has taken delivery of its allocated vaccines from the L-PRES National Coordination Office, Abuja for mass vaccination against major Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) in Nigeria  The vaccination program under the L-PRES Project aims to improve animal health, enhance livestock productivity, food safety and security in Nigeria. The vaccines were received in Lokoja, by the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza Otaru and handed over to the Honourable Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin. Dr Bolarin commended the Federal Government's initiative, saying the vaccines will benefit livestock farmers; pastoralists, poultry and small ruminant farmers in the state. "The impact of this initiative is an increase in the livestock productivity as it would improve animal health," he said. Mr. Otaru, the Project Coordinator, described the vaccine delivery as a ...
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PWD Urge Tinubu to Confirm Dr. Ebune as Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja CMD

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  Th e Joint National Association of Persons  With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kogi State Chapter, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite the confirmation of Dr. Sunday Ojochide Ebune as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Lokoja. The association, led by its chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Daniel Arome, said Dr. Ebune’s confirmation has become imperative following his outstanding performance since assuming of  office in an acting capacity for more than six months. Arome noted that Dr. Ebune has brought stability, professionalism, and renewed efficiency to the hospital’s operations, fostering harmony among medical professionals and improving service delivery. According to him, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers now operate in a more coordinated and peaceful environment, leading to improved patient outcomes. He highlighted key interventions under Dr. Ebune’s leadership, including the revitalization and effective ...
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EcoImpact Alliance Initiative Calls For Joint Action in Wetland Conservation, Protection

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  An NGO, EcoImpact Alliance Initiative, has emphasized the importance of combining traditional knowledge with modern approaches to protect wetlands, as it commemorated World Wetlands Day 2026 in Lokoja, Kogi State. The event, themed "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage," brought together stakeholders to discuss the critical role of wetlands in climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and livelihoods. The Lead Expert, Mr. Owoleke Stephen Oluwafemi, from Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, delivered a keynote speech on Wednesday in Lokoja, highlighting Nigeria's rich wetland ecosystems, including the Niger Delta, Africa's largest wetland system.  Oluwafemi emphasized the importance of traditional knowledge in conservation, citing indigenous practices such as fishing calendars and sacred river protection. "This theme highlights the cultural wisdom that sustained wetlands before modern conservation.  "Nigeria has 11 Ramsar Sites, c...
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Kogi Coordinator of NAFDAC Reiterates Commitment Towards a Healthy Nation

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  The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has reiterated its commitment to sustain the market and control of regulatory products for a healthy nation.  Kogi State Coordinator of (NAFDAC), Pharmacist Benu Mawo Philip gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen in Lokoja. Pharmacist Benu said NAFDAC will not relent its efforts to safeguard the health of the nation by ensuring that goods manufactured meets up with the world class standard. The Coordinator noted that the Agency of recent embarked on the monitoring and distributions of low volume alcohol and placing the products on hold for total curb the distributions. He however emphasized that at the national level, the Agency has been able to tackle the manufacturers of low volume alcoholic drinks assuring that it will soon be totally out of the market space. Pharmacist Benu emphasized that the decision is not to frustrate businesses but to enforce the agreement reached between the Agency...
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The Newly Appointed Head of Civil Service of Kogi State, Hajiya Falilat Yusuf Musa, Esq, FCA, Pledges Collaboration with Media as Confluence Trust Publisher Pays Congratulatory Visit

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  The Newly Appointed Head of Civil Service of Kogi State, Hajiya Falilat Yusuf Musa, Esq, FCA, Pledges Collaboration with Media as Confluence Trust Publisher Pays Congratulatory Visit The Head of Civil Service of Kogi State, Hajiya Falilate Yusuf Musa, ESQ, FCA, has pledged robust collaboration with credible media organisations committed to positively projecting the activities and achievements of the state government. Hajiya Falilate made this commitment when the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of the Confluence Trust Newspaper, Lokoja, Hon. Solomon Agada, paid her a congratulatory and courtesy visit in her office at the State Secretariat Complex, Lokoja. She noted that private media organisations have continued to complement the efforts of state-owned media outfits, singling out The Confluence Trust Newspaper for its professionalism, wide coverage, and consistency in reporting events and developments within Kogi State and beyond. According to her, the media remains a powerf...
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