2025

By Thompson Yamput Police Command in Kogi has  warned defaulters as it begun the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Insurance Policy for all vehicles in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the IGP directive across the state. Dantawaye, …

By Blessing Odega The Aten people of Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) have commended the Plateau Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, for his efforts in restoring peace in the state. Prof. Clement Chup, President, Aten Development Association, gave the commendation at the Aten’s annual Wura Dagarang cultural festival, themed: “Reinventing the Spirit of Aten…

By Thompson Yamput Protesting Resident Doctors (ARDs) in Kogi on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and save Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja from decay and failing in saving lives. Dr. Bauku Sola, the spokesperson of the aggrieved doctors of the hospital, told newsmen in Lokoja that the problems confronting the hospital deserved urgent…

By Odoga Charles The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described as utterly befuddling and baffling former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent attempt to denigrate the judiciary, an arm of government that saved him from the hands of his then-former boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Volunteers have berated the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for planning to embark on a nationwide protest over the 50% tariff hike by the telecommunication service providers. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday, the group noted that it was surprising that NLC was…

By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members against manipulating their postings by seeking relocation after the orientation programme.   Mr Omotade Ayodele, NYSC National Director of Welfare, gave the warning to the corps members when he paid an overnight visit to the Benue orientation camp in Wannune, Tarka Local…

By Thompson Yamput   Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has distributed wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state as part of the celebration of his one year in office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja on Friday that the distribution of the devices was capped with…

By Admin Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the people of the state to unite for the progress and development of Kogi State. Governor Ododo made the call in Ajiolo, Dekina Local Government Area, during a condolence visit to the family of the State Auditor General, Alhaji Yakubu Yusuf Okala, over the…

By Thompson Yamput Ajaokuta (Kogi) Jan. 31, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the gas-to-power initiative . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that thr initiative, which was launched in 2021, aims to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030 through a series of policy reforms, infrastructure development, and investment…

By Thompson Yamput The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kogi Chapter, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s achievements on the occasion of his one-year anniversary in office. The association, in a communique issued after its congress on Thursday in Lokoja, however, called on the governor to do more in the area of sports development. The…