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A former member of the Federal House of Representatives,Hon Tom Zakari has been elected as the Chairman of Kogi State Chapter of African Democratic Congress ADC.

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  A former member of the Federal House of Representatives,Hon Tom Zakari has been elected as the Chairman of Kogi State Chapter of African Democratic Congress ADC. Hon Tom was elected during the State Congress of the party in Lokoja. In his acceptance speech , Hon Tom Zakari promised that he would lead the  party with transparency, accountability and fairness assuring that he would work with all stakeholders and supporters to drive the agenda of the party. Hon Tom noted that the party was built on hope, inclusiveness and progress, stressing that members of the party will continue to champion these values and work tirelessly for the betterment of Kogi State. The former Federal Lawmaker assured that he would reach out to all the people of the state, bridging divides and building coalitions and appealed to members of the party in the state to mobilize,organize and energize their base to attract more supporters. Hon Tom who expressed appreciation to the entire members of the party...
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Community Campaign on 'Go Green ' in our primary schools is an intervention by UBEC/SUBEB project to create awareness about climate change due to human activities

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  Community Campaign on 'Go Green ' in our primary schools is an intervention by UBEC/SUBEB project to create awareness about climate change due to human activities that resulted in deforestation, increase green house gases emissions leading to global warming and environmental problems.  Going Green in our schools means adopting eco-friendly habits like planting of trees especially wind breaker and economy trees, saving energy, erosion control and reducing waste.  These actions help protect the schools environment for conducive learning and create a healthier, sustainable future for our school children. In an efforts for Community Campaign on Climate and Go Green by Greening School in kogi State, Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)/ Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC)  have organized Twenty Twenty Five  Action Plan . Flag- off the Campaign in Lokoja, the State Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) ,Alhaji Abdulrazaq Mohammed Yusuf ex...
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No Nigerian Is a Second-Class Citizen’ — Retired Jurist Liman Challenges Ombugadu

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  Dr Frank Peter Ombugadu, With due respect, your lengthy “Indigenous Voices, Silenced” piece is not a defence of indigeneity. It is a textbook case of mischaracterisation, selective historical amnesia, and the very discrimination you claim to reject. You accuse others of gaslighting and hate speech while twisting arguments that demand fairness, constitutional rights, and an end to the toxic “landlord vs intruder” rhetoric that has scarred Nasarawa North and the entire Middle Belt for decades. Let me be crystal clear, as my original response to Zarmo Paul Auta’s post was crystal clear: no one is denying the rich cultural heritage, history, or legitimate pride of the Eggon, Mada, Kantana, Arum, Buh, Rindre and other Plateau peoples.  Their contributions, resilience, and deep roots in the land are undeniable. What was, and remains,  rejected is the weaponisation of that heritage to brand long-settled, intermarried, born-and-bred Nigerians as “invaders, settlers, grabbers, a...
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Construction of Mini - NLG Power Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Receives a Significant Boost.

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  The people of Kogi State and Northerners in general witnessed an expanded access to industrial and commercial Natural Gas in northern Nigeria and environs. The initiative which has withnesed a significant boost today 9th April 2026 through a  Stakeholders engagement and Enlightened Forum between Gasnexus (a subsidiary of Axxela) in partnership with NNPC, Gas marketing Limited and various stakeholders from  Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The meeting which attracted personalities including traditional rulers, political office holders, security agencies has in its agenda, the roles of stakeholders for the actualisation of the Small Scale Liquidfied Natural Gas in Ajaokuta as well as cooperate responsibilities of the company to the various communities involved. The project with the theme " From Gas to Prosperity Catalysing Nigeria's Economic Growth" will snowballed into the construction of Mini LNG Development Plant Project in Ajaokuta. The initiative is part...
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Construction of Mini - NLG Power Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Receives a Significant Boost.

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  The people of Kogi State and Northerners in general are to withnesed an expanded access to industrial and commercial customers outside of the existing pipeline network across northern Nigeria and environs. The initiative which has withnesed a significant boost today 9th April 2026 through a meeting between Gasnexus (a subsidiary of Axxela) in partnership with NNPC, Gas marketing Limited and various stakeholders from  Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The meeting which attracted personalities including traditional rulers, political office holders, security agencies has in its agenda, the roles of stakeholders for the actualisation of the Small Scale Liquidfied Natural Gas in Ajaokuta as well as cooperate responsibilities of the company to the various communities involved. The project with the theme " From Gas to Prosperity Catalysing Nigeria's Economic Growth" will snowballed into the construction of five mini LNG plants in Ajaokuta. The initiative is part of...
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HON. ABDULRAFIU YAKUBU SUMMIT LETTER OF INTENT TO LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT APC LEADER RT. HON. ALFA IMAM.*

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  Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu has officially taken a bold and commendable step in his journey of service by submitting his letter of intent to aspire for the position of Member, House of Representatives for Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency.  The presentation was made to the respected Leader of Lokoja Local Government APC, Rt. Hon. Alhaji Umar Ahmed Imam Alfa Imam, former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly. This significant moment reflects not only his readiness to serve but also his deep commitment to the progress, unity, and development of his constituency.  Hon. Yakubu’s aspiration is rooted in a vision of purposeful representation, people-centered leadership, and impactful governance. as he embarks on this noble path, there is growing confidence that his passion, experience, and dedication will translate into meaningful representation for the good people of Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency. -Abdulmalik Yusuf  Head of Media and Publicity Abdulrafiu Yakubu Med
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 The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 10,000 disposable sanitary pads to school girls in Kogi under her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Sen. Tinubu distributed the pads on Wednesday in Lokoja, during the launch of her "Flow With Confidence" initiative, aimed at empowering school girls the country through menstrual health education and provision of sanitary pads. Represented by the wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, the First Lady said the initiative includes the donation of 370,000 disposable sanitary pads to girls in rural communities across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. She said initiative is part of the RHI, aimed to address the challenges faced by girls in accessing sanitary products, leading to absenteeism and dropout from schools. "Today, I am handing over 10,000 disposable sanitary pads to Kogi State's First lady, for distribution to 10,000 girls in rural areas - each getting a year's supply. "We believe t...
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