By Dada Ahmed. After a whole year of patriotic brainstorming devoted to peace, unity and the accelerated socio-economic and political development of Egbiraland in Kogi Central Senatorial District, members of the Kogi Central Think Tank Forum (KCTTF) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, resolved to take a brief but strategic pause. The decision, members explained, was…

By Isaiah Eka Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports in Akwa Ibom, has urged public servants to use sport as a tool for youth empowerment, economic growth, social cohesion, and international recognition. Bassey stated this at the ongoing 3-Day human capacity-building workshop organised for staff of the Ministry of Sports at the Godswill Akpabio International…

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Salihu Avidime, the new Rector of Kogi Polytechnic, Lokoja, on Wednesday assumed office with a pledge to provide purposeful and quality leadership aimed at improving the institution’s academic standards.   Avidime made the pledge in his maiden address at a formal handover ceremony held at the Polytechnic’s Council Chamber in Lokoja….

By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has described members of the National Youth Service Corps as ambassadors of unity and development of the nation.   Eno said that as ambassadors, they were expected to play significant roles in the enlightenment of the people on their civic responsibility and strengthening collective pursuit of…

By Admin A coalition of non-governmental organisations Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) and Arctic Infrastructure (AI) has intensified advocacy for improved welfare and healthcare services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by recurring flooding in Ganaja community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The organisations, which are leading…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government and major financiers of the N50 billion international Airport and N31 billion international market on Tuesday,  undertook inspection of the sites for timely start and completion. The News Agency of Nigeria  (NAN) reports that while the airport project is sited on 4, 000 Square Meter of land at Zariagi,…

By Blessing Odega The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to employee wellbeing by rolling out a nationwide fitness and wellness drive across its franchise states of Plateau, Benue, Bauchi, and Gombe. The Managing Director of JED, Plc, Mr Sediko Douka, stated this in a press statement, signed by the company’s Head…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government has ordered a temporary closure of some selected markets and motor parks in Kogi West Senatorial District as part of measures to intensify and coordinate security operations. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja. Fanwo explained that the action of…