Kogi State

Tragedy Strikes as Boat Carrying Traders from Kogi Capsizes in Niger State

A tragic boat accident has claimed several lives along the River Niger in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night near Sokun Village,…

Federal University Lokoja Shut Down Indefinitely After Students’ Tragic Deaths

The Federal University, Lokoja (FUL) has been shut down indefinitely following the tragic death of five students in a trailer accident at Felele City Center on Monday, February 17, 2025.…

We Don’t Have Time to Negotiate With Bandits – Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on banditry, stating that it does not negotiate with criminals but actively fights them in their hideouts. Hon. Ismaila Isah, the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Launches Free Music Studio for Kogi Central Artistes, Offers Financial Support

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art music studio for artistes in her constituency. As part of the initiative, she…

Kogi Government Trains 1,282 Frontline Health Workers, Distributes Protective Equipment

The Kogi State Government has trained 1,282 frontline health workers to strengthen service delivery and improve health outcomes across the state. The initiative, organized by the Kogi State Primary Health…

Nigeria Police, British Embassy Partner to Strengthen Security in Kogi State

The Nigeria Police Force and the British Embassy in Nigeria have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing security and combating crime in Kogi State. The initiative was officially unveiled…

OYESA: Kogi Govt to Train 1,000 Youths in Industry-Relevant Skills

The Kogi State Government has launched the Ododo Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (OYESA) to equip 1,000 youths with industry-relevant vocational skills, marking a significant step toward human capital…

Kogi Govt to Sanction Head Teachers, Principals Collecting School Fees

The Kogi State Government has issued a stern warning to principals and head teachers of public schools against collecting school fees from students, emphasizing that education at the primary and…

NSCDC Arrests Four for Illegal Revenue Collection in Kogi State

The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and paraded four individuals for violating the state government’s ban on unauthorized revenue collection by…

Kogi Govt Partners with Pora Films to Establish State-Owned Television Station

The Kogi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pora Films for the establishment of a state-owned television station. The agreement, signed on Friday in Lokoja, outlines…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Empowers 800 Market Women in Kogi with Financial Support

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has provided financial support to 800 petty traders, distributing ₦10,000 each to boost their small businesses. During her visit to Kogi Central…

Gov Ododo Distributes 10,000 Free CAC Certificates to Boost MSMEs in Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the distribution of 10,000 free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration certificates to unregistered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the…

Okehi LG Chairman Donates Office Spaces to Ihima Student Union, Pledges Same for Eika Student Body

The Executive Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Amoka Eneji Monday, has reaffirmed his commitment to education by donating two office spaces to the Ihima Student Union in Oboroke.…

Kogi Govt Allocates Over N4bn for Malaria Prevention

The Kogi State Government has announced plans to invest over four billion naira in malaria prevention as part of efforts to improve public health in line with President Bola Tinubu’s…

LNG Plants in Kogi Mark a New Era in Energy Development – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has hailed the establishment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Kogi State as a transformative milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. She…

How Kogi State’s Tax Rule Could Deny Indigent Students Access to Tertiary Education

In a move generating widespread criticism, the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has introduced a policy requiring students of state-owned tertiary institutions to present tax clearance certificates (TCC) as…