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Five days after inauguration, Kogi Gov. Ododo swears in 19 commissioners, other aides

Kogi Governor Usman Ododo has hit the ground running as promised with the swearing-in of 19 commissioners just five days after his inauguration....

New Kogi Gov. Ododo unveils commissioner-nominees, SSG, other aides

In keeping with his promise, Mr. Usman Ododo, the newly inaugurated governor of Kogi State, has hit the ground running with the release...

I’ll govern with fear of God, fairness, equity, justice; will not fail the people – Kogi new Gov. Ododo

“I promise to govern with the fear of God, fairness, equity, and justice. I will not fail the people and will be transparent...

Gov. Ododo takes oath of office as new chapter opens for Kogi State

Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was sworn in as the fifth democratically-elected governor of Kogi State on Saturday....

Kogi Gov. obtains JAMB forms for 15,033 public school students

No fewer than 15,033 students from public schools in Kogi State are set to benefit from the government’s free education policy, as the...

Demands, high hopes, and expectations by Kogi people as Ododo takes the reins as the 12th governor

As the sun began to set over the bustling streets of Lokoja, the capital city of Kogi State, anticipation fills the air, expectations...

Kogi Gov. Bello Approves 100% Hazard Allowance for Doctors, Other Health Workers

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has taken a significant step to address the issue of the “japa syndrome” in the health sector...

I-CSPJ condemns Police invasion of ABN TV, arrest of guest on air

The Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has expressed deep concern and disapproval of the recent police invasion of ABN TV...

Kogi State’s third university takes off as Gov. Bello urges Nigerians to take advantage of FG’s student loan scheme

As the third Kogi State-owned university took off on Tuesday, Gov. Yahaya Bello has urged Nigerians to seize the opportunity provided by President...

Six people arrested over NASS members’ harassment at Kogi Governor’s office

Six people have been apprehended in connection with the harassment of National Assembly members during their visit to Gov. Yahaya Bello at the...

Barely 20 days before exiting office, Kogi Gov. Bello deposes first-class monarch

In a surprising move, the Kogi State Government has deposed a first-class traditional ruler, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, also known as the Ohimege...

National Leftovers Day: From Lavish Festivities, Celebrations to Devastating Consequences

Following significant post-celebrations including wedding parties, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and thanksgiving ceremonies, numerous households, food vendors, and families are tasked with determining...

World Bank ranks Kogi’s ACReSAL project as best in environmental safeguards, oversight

The World Bank has awarded the Kogi State office of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL) the highest rating in Environmental...

21 LG chairmen, 239 councillors bow out in Kogi

Kogi State 21 local government chairmen and 239 councillors have vacated their offices as they served out their three-year tenure on Thursday. The...

Amid financial crisis: Kogi Govt. freezes state, LG accounts

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate freezing of all the state and local government accounts with immediate effect amid financial crisis....

IPC Trains 27 Journalists on Fact-Checking and Electoral Information Integrity in Kogi, flags off iVerify system

Ahead of the off-cycle governorship election in Kogi scheduled for November 11, the International Press Centre (IPC) has organized a two-day training programme...