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  K ogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed palliatives to 1,500 widows across the 21 local government areas in the state as part of a broad initiative aimed at alleviating economic hardship faced by vulnerable groups. The ceremony, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, highlighted the state government’s continued commitment to empowering women and improving the welfare of disadvantaged citizens.  G overnor Ododo, while addressing the gathering, emphasized the importance of supporting widows and vulnerable groups in the society. "The care of widows is not only the job of government; it is a moral duty, a sacred responsibility. Never think for a second that you are forgotten because you are strong, worthy, and full of promises," he said. H e reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to prioritizing the needs of indigent members of the society, especially women and children. "I want every widow in Kogi State to hear me. I carry your welfare i...

  Private sectors and well-to-do individuals have been called upon to join hands with the present administration in the development and provision of vast cultural resources of kogi State. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism ,Mrs  Acharu Okpanachi made the call during the celebration of World Cultural Day in Lokoja. May twenty one every year is set aside to by the United Nation as World Cultural Day to create awareness among the international communities about the importance of Culture and it’s socio economic and potential values. The celebration is also aimed at promoting Culture and Tourism as a Worthy human venture capable of transforming societies optimally. The commissioner for Culture and Tourism Okpanachi Acharu appeal to private sectors as well as well to do individuals to assist in contributing their quota  to give the state tourism tourist  acttraction. Mrs Acharu  said the celebration is one of the biggest and most celebrated globally on the adoption ...

OPEN LETTER TO THE CHIEF SERVANT OF KOGI STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI  STATE, ALH. AHMED USMAN ODODO OVER INSECURITY IN KOGI EAST. Your Excellency Sir, it is with a great concern and of  utmost necessity that  I write this piece for your quick intervention as the Chief servant and  Chief Security Officer of our dear state. Let me first of all commend your administration for being responsive and positively impacting on the lives of our people as evident through several welfare programmes and policies as well as other infrastructural development. I personally give you kudos for your achievements in the past one and a half one year. It is a known that protection of lives and property remains one of the responsibilities of any government at whatever level, which is why any government wishing to make its mark would not toy with security generally. It is on this note that your administration to the best of my knowledge, it trying its best to overha...

  In a bid to promote peace and security in Kogi State, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo met with members of the Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Conference Hall of Government House in Lokoja. This engagement reveals the state government's commitment to fostering unity and cooperation among different religious groups in the State. The meeting aimed to strengthen interfaith dialogue and cooperation, building on existing collaborations between the state government and religious organizations. In his remark, Governor Ododo appreciated the group for the support he received during his election. He emphasized that the support he received from the two groups was not political but spiritual.  In his words " Let me begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to all of you for your unwavering support not only during the last election but for the very beginning of our journey. You believed in ...

  Th e Ooni Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday, reaffirmed the connection between the Yoruba speaking people in Kogi State, Kwara, and the Yoruba dynasty.  Ooni, who gave the affirmation during his historic visit to Mopa in Kogi State, emphasised that despite geographical boundaries, the people of Okun and Kwara are part of the Yoruba heritage, tracing their roots back to Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race. Ooni said his visit to Mopa was a testament to the cultural and historical ties between these regions and the Yoruba kingdom.  Ooni, while acknowledging their shared ancestry and traditions, said the alignment would foster greater unity and cooperation among the people of Okun, Kwara, and the Yoruba kingdom.  The Yoruba paramount ruler stressed that the visit underscored the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage. He encouraged the people of Okun to remember their roots and cultural identity in spite being geographically located in th...

C hairman, Senate Services, Sen. Steve Karimi, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the spiraling insecurity in the country, which has threatened the diminish the “good work” done by the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the last two years. Karimi cited the resurgence of killings across the Federation, especially in states like Benue, Plateau, Kogi, banditry in the North-West and the renewed attacks by Boko Haram in the North-East, saying they must be investigated immediately. “This rise in insecurity is all over the country; on all sides, even in the North-East, there is the resurgence of Boko Haram; at some point, everything became calm, but now they are coming back. “Check other parts of the country, there is kidnapping now on the rise again, whether in the South-West, South-South or South-East; it is happening all over the place. “Almost on a daily basis, there is one reported incident of banditry or another in the North-West. “I consider this resurgence an attempt by desper...

Rt  Hon Aminu Sani Jaji is a member of House of representatives representing the good people of Kaura Namoda Birinni Magaji Federal Constituency and a Governorship hopeful in Zamfara State, a patriotic Nigerian who is selflessly affecting the people of his Federal and beyond. We didn't know his political sagacity and resilience until our team caught up with him when he came for the burial of a member of House Assembly from his Constituency,  late Hon Aminu Ibrahim kasuwar Daji'. What we saw in terms organic followers for that emergency visit was amazing,our convoy could not move because of the snail nature of the movement , "Chanting Aminu Sani Jaji for Governor 2027, you've shown leadership capacity and competence" As a member of the team in the convoy, I was not surprised because of his known distinguished character in  National politics displayed during the most contentious presidential election by embracing the  Christians under the umbrella of Christian North...