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  A Director at the Public Health Department (Malaria Unit) of Kogi State Ministry of Health, Hajiah Suleiman Rafiat Ebun has called for preventive measures to curb maleria. Hajiah Suleiman stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lokoja. She said the causative agents for transmitting maleria relies on water and called for periodic clearing of stagnant water as well as the clearing of bushes. The Director who is also an Auditor of the state wing of the  National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives also suggested the use of mosquitoes treated nets which is adjudged as one of the best preventive measure in tropical areas. Mrs Suliman described Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as a humane leader with deep understanding of the health sector saying the recent approval for the cashback of promotion is commendable. She however appealed for special consideration in the aspect of renumeration for staff who are usually overstretched due to shortage of personnel, as well as uniform ...

  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...

 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 ...

  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 ...

  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 ...

  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...