Ephemeral News

By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) on Monday, flagged off construction of new schools in Osara for the Hausa/Fulani communities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that new schools projects comprised of administrative buildings, libraries and laboratories, staff quarters, a clinic, sports facilities, and boreholes. She also inaugurated that the reconstruction and remodeling…

By Peter Amine The outgoing President of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Dr Stephen Panya, has reeled out his achievements and challenges of his stewardship in the last six years. Panya, who briefed newsmen in Jos, thanked God for the grace and opportunity to lead the great denomination of 10 million members for the…

By Thompson Yamput Alhaji Murtala Ajaka, Nov. 11 Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi, has urged residents of the state, especially Christians to be focused to triumph over all odds. Ajaka, who made the urge in his Christmas message in Lokoja on Monday, said Jesus did not give up in fulfilling destiny and…

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed seven hectares of Cannabis farms and seized 369 kgs of assorted hard drugs in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, NDLEA Commander, Kogi Strategic Command, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Head of Media and Advocacy, Dahiru Abdulsalam, on Monday…

By Thompson Yamput The people of Apata in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi went into jubilation on Monday when their queen finally delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elated queen,  Olori Teniola-Faith, delivered the babies in the early morning of…

By Blessing Odega The National Association of Seadogs, Dutse Deck, in collaboration with Atlantis Deck, has donated food items and educational materials to School for the Deaf in Bassa Local Government of Plateau. Mr Hilary Ezeadilieje, chairman, Plateau’s chapter of the association, on Wednesday, said the donation was in commemoration of the “2024 International Day…

By Stephen Adeleye The Minister of Steel Development, Mr Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, on Saturday inaugurated the distribution of 2, 600 bags of 25kg Rice to indigent residents of Kogi as palliatives. The minister also distributed 1, 400 bags of Fertilisers to eligible farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Addressing beneficiaries in Lokoja,…

By Thompson Yamput Kogi Government on Saturday reiterated its unwavering commitment to peace, security of lives and property and the rule of law for the growth and development of the state. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the State Information Commissioner, made the remarks during a news conference in Lokoja on Saturday. Mr Isaiah Ijele, Director, SDP New…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday tasked citizens and communities on infrastructure development initiatives that could change the living standard of their people. The governor gave the charge on the occasion of 32nd Ekinrin-Adde Festival 2025 and launching of the N600m infrastructural development fund, held at Ekinrin-Adde, Ijemu Local Government Area…