The Kogi State Government has debunked reports that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the establishment of the ‘Office of the Immediate Past Governor’ in the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press secretary to the Governor, Oladele John Nihi, described the reports as fake news. “It is the handiwork of mischief makers, who […]
‘I’ll make Kogi investment destination for local, foreign investors’ – Gov Ododo
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has vowed to make the state an attractive investment destination for local and foreign investors. Ododo pledged this in his inaugural speech on Saturday in Lokoja. According to the new governor of Kogi State, his administration will be aggressive, deliberate and strategic in making the business environment attractive. […]
Retired soldier, civilian arrested with illicit substance in Kogi
A retired soldier and a civilian have been apprehended by the Nigerian Navy Ship Lugard, Lokoja, with over 400 kilogrammes of substance suspected to be hemp along the Ajaokuta-Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The two suspects, Denis Foukorighe, a retired soldier and Paul Obor were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, […]
Kogi: Gov Ododo under fire for appointing Ali Bello as CoS despite N3bn fraud case
The newly inaugurated governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, is under fire for appointing his predecessor, Yahaya Bello’s nephew, Ali Bello, who is being investigated for a N3 billion fraud as Chief of Staff. DAILY POST reports that upon Ododo’s swearing-in as the 6th democratic Governor of Kogi State on Saturday, he announced his Chief […]
We’ve absolute confidence in new Kogi gov to deliver on good governance – Shettima
Kogi: Gov Ododo appoints SSG, COS, CPS, others on inauguration day
The new Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has announced the appointment of Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. Ayoade was also the SSG in the eight years of former governor Yahaya Bello’s administration. She is from the Kogi West Senatorial district. The governor also announced the appointment of […]
‘Give us hospital, potable water’ — Itobe monarch begs Kogi Govt
The Onu of Itobe, HRH Alhaji Salihu Adaji, has appealed to the Kogi State Government to build a general hospital that will attend to the health needs of the ancient community. Adaji made the appeal in Itobe, Ofu Local Government Area, on Friday at a constituency town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Civil Society […]
Kogi police warn thugs, criminals to avoid new governor’s inauguration venue
Police engage Abuja bandits in shootout, kill three – Official
Kogi: Bello presents staff of office to two monarchs
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday presented staff of office to the 4th Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, and the Mayaki of Kupa, Dauda Kabir Isa. Speaking at the event, Bello urged the traditional rulers in the state to extend the cooperation they gave to his government to that of his […]