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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.

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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

APC TO PRODUCE YOUNGEST HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER IN COMING DAYS: KOGI IN FOCUS

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All eyes are on Kogi Central as the All Progressives Congress (APC) weighs a decision that could see 29-year-old *Comrade Moses Omeiza Audu* emerge as the youngest member of the House of Representatives in the coming days.  The former National President of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) is leading a youth-backed push for due process and constitutional compliance following the Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency primary. Audu contested the primary on Saturday and emerged as the highest-ranking _cleared_ aspirant with 1,141 votes.  Stakeholders say his standing reflects a growing demand among APC delegates for candidates who meet the party’s constitutional requirements ahead of the 2027 general elections. The controversy stems from the results announced at the state level, where Hon. Sanni Salau Ogembe was declared winner with 31,651 votes, and incumbent lawmaker Hon. Ozigi Muhammed Tijani polled 349 votes.  However, members of the APC Youth G...

Yahaya Bello Remains Strongest Political Force in Kogi Central — Isah

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The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has described former Governor Yahaya Bello as the most bankable candidate any political party would desire to have on its platform. Isah made the remark on Tuesday in Lokoja while congratulating the former governor on his victory at the APC primary election held in the state. According to him, the emergence of Yahaya Bello as the APC candidate remains one of the most exciting outcomes of the party’s primary election in Kogi State, noting that the former governor possesses the ability to inspire party members and galvanize support across the senatorial district. He stated that Bello’s achievements during his tenure as governor have continued to resonate with the people, describing him as the architect of modern Kogi State whose contributions to governance and development remain unassailable and consequential. The Governor’s spokesperson further commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the leadership of the APC in the...

Yahaya Bello Remains Strongest Political Force in Kogi Central — Isah

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The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has described former Governor Yahaya Bello as the most bankable candidate any political party would desire to have on its platform. Isah made the remark on Tuesday in Lokoja while congratulating the former governor on his victory at the APC primary election held in the state. According to him, the emergence of Yahaya Bello as the APC candidate remains one of the most exciting outcomes of the party’s primary election in Kogi State, noting that the former governor possesses the ability to inspire party members and galvanize support across the senatorial district. He stated that Bello’s achievements during his tenure as governor have continued to resonate with the people, describing him as the architect of modern Kogi State whose contributions to governance and development remain unassailable and consequential. The Governor’s spokesperson further commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the leadership of the APC in the...