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  I want to seize this opportunity on behalf members of the Campaign Committee to express our profound appreciation to all those who stood and still standing by us for the Teamwork and Collaborative efforts that saw us all through the Campaigns journeys up to the polls. The journey was both tortuous and challenging but above all everyone took them in strides and joyfully because we were all committed to the course. The outcomes of each of the campaign outings were a mixed bag but overall each came with lessons which I know we all took to heart. The enthusiasm and collaboration from each member of our contingent were tremendous and I must commend everyone.  The situation we find ourselves in Kogi State made the 2023 electioneering process more challenging. Over the years, our people became impoverished and polarized along ethnic lines and these magnified as the campaigns progressed. This has never happened in the history of Kogi State.  The outcome of the election clearly ...

  The Kogi West Coordinator of Ododo Progressive Network (OPN),  and Secretary of Finance Committee Ijumu APC Campaign Council, Ibraheem Abdulazeez (FCNA, ACTI), has congratulated the Governor-Elect, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo who was declared the winner of Kogi state Governorship election that was held on Saturday November 11th.  Ibraheem in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja described the Victory of Alhaji Ododo as the will of God and that of the masses. He said " I congratulate the Leader of our party in Kogi state, Alh. Yahaya Bello giving us a candidate after the People's heart. Gov. Bello made the work easier for us by bringing Alh. Ododo as the candidate of our party".  "I thank the people of Ijumu for the massive supports given to our dear Governor-Elect. " I specially congratulate Alh. Usman Ododo on this historic victory, we have an assurance that your time as the Governor of Kogi state will bring more development ...

  The Governing council, Management , staff and the entire students of Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery Obangede congratulates the Governor elect,  Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Deputy Governor Elect Comrade Salifu Joel Oyibo for the landslide victory at the just concluded governorship election in Kogi state.  The Institution in a congratulatory message signed by the Provost of the College, Mrs Hannah Oziohu Abraham felicitates with the governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for the unwavering support he gave to the party which has brought the emergence of this victory, noting that the administration of the incoming Governor will be consolidating on the Yahaya Bello led Administration. On behalf of the Governing Council, the Management Team, members of Staff and the entire students of CONO, we pray that your tenure as the incoming Governor of the state will yield fruitful ,remarkable and  impactful  success not only to Kogi State but Nigeria at large. "I co...

Lagos based Kogi born entrepreneur, Engr. Sylvanus Babatunde Elewa has congratulated the Governor-Elect, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo who was declared the winner of Kogi state Governorship election that was held on Saturday November 11th.  Engr. Elewa in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen on Monday in Lokoja described the Victory of Alhaji Ododo as timely and God ordained one.  He said " I congratulate the Leader of our party in Kogi state, Alh. Yahaya Bello giving us a sellable candidate. Gov. Bello made the work easier for us by bringing Alh. Ododo as the candidate of our party".  "I thank the people of Kogi West for making Alh. Ododo's victory a dream come true. God has rewarded the hard works of the All Progressives Congress with this landslide victory and it's very difficult for opposition parties to contest".  " I specially congratulate Alh. Usman Ododo on this historic victory, we have an assurance that your time as the Governor of ...

  …. Says Projects is to Support Ododo’s Victory A Lagos based business mogul and chairman of Teramo Global Group, Engr. Sylvanus Babatunde Elewa has built a 12 shops market for the people of Aiyede-Itedo Amuro in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State. Engr. Elewa who is known for his philanthropic lifestyle said that the idea of building the market was based on a general demand by the women of the community. He said “Some women from the community came to greet me and I gave them money. To my surprise, they rejected the money that what they want is the modern market. For women to reject money, you should know that it’s a serious challenge”. Today, by the grace of God, we have laid the foundation of the Market and very soon, we shall complete it. Its first all about humanity before talking about Politics. In a similar development, Engr. Sylvanus Babatunde Elewa has rehabilitated over 36 boreholes across the ten wards make makes up Mopamuro LGA. During his visit to some commun...

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO'S PLAN TO ATTACK PDP MEMBERS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 11, 2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION. The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Kogi State has uncovered the clandestine plan of Governor Yahaya Bello and the All Progressives Congress ( APC) to attack, arrest, maim and frame up some of our Party loyalists in order to render them ineffective ahead of the Gubernatorial election holding in the state on November 11, 2023. To be sure, credible intelligence has revealed the plan of the private army of Governor Yahaya Bello to  dusguise as officers of the Nigeria Police Force to attack and arrest the following members of our Party: 1. Fortune Omuya 2. Jacob Anebe 3. Nuhu Ododo (Ozivawa) 4. Kadiri Yakubu (Nagaziman) and many others. According to our dependable source  the armed thugs will be dressed like security agents to give a false credence to their nefarious and illegal operations. The Security Agencies and the general ...

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO'S PLAN TO ATTACK PDP MEMBERS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 11, 2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION. The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Kogi State has uncovered the clandestine plan of Governor Yahaya Bello and the All Progressives Congress ( APC) to attack, arrest, maim and frame up some of our Party loyalists in order to render them ineffective ahead of the Gubernatorial election holding in the state on November 11, 2023. To be sure, credible intelligence has revealed the plan of the private army of Governor Yahaya Bello to  dusguise as officers of the Nigeria Police Force to attack and arrest the following members of our Party: 1. Fortune Omuya 2. Jacob Anebe 3. Nuhu Ododo (Ozivawa) 4. Kadiri Yakubu (Nagaziman) and many others. According to our dependable source  the armed thugs will be dressed like security agents to give a false credence to their nefarious and illegal operations. The Security Agencies and the general ...

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) KOGI PDP CONGRATULATES BAR. NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN ON ELECTION VICTORY  DEAR CHIEF BAR. SEN. NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN On behalf of the entire party members and Caretaker Committee under the Chairmanship of Distinguished Senator Philip Tenimu Aduda, I congratulate you on the victory recorded and the reclamation of your stolen mandate. Your victory at the appeal court has been designed, orchestrated, planned and predestined by God and it came at the appointed time. Our hearts are filled with joy upon the pronouncement by the appeal court that you are the duly elected Senator to represent Kogi Central Senatorial District. Your victory is a boost for our party, the People's Democratic Party and it has significant implications on Nigeria's Democratic system and the politics of Kogi state. It has prompted politicians to reevaluate their strategies for the upcoming November 11th Kogi governorship election. This judgment is also a boo...

 PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) KOGI PDP MOURN THE DEMISE OF OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND  We express deep sorrow over the death of our highly revered and respected traditional ruler, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ado Ibrahim whose death to us was a blow too hard to bear. The pains of His death, will remain forever in our heart because he has left a mark that no one was able to match and he made positive impacts in the lives of so many especially our principal and gubernatorial candidate, Senator Dino Melaye whom the late Ohinoyi took as his own son.  Under his rulership, Ebiraland, Kogi Central and the entire Kogi State witnessed unprecedented development and his time was relatively peaceful. No doubt, his impact was felt beyond Kogi state and Nigeria because of his huge investment in business and industry. Our heart goes with his immediate family, Kogi Central Traditional Council, Kogi State council of Chiefs and Northern Nigeria Council of Chiefs where He se...

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) KOGI PDP MOURN THE DEMISE OF ELULU OF MOPA  We received the news of the death of the Elulu of Mopaland and Chairman, Mopamuro Local Government Traditional Council, HRM Oba Julius Olufunsho Joledo JP with a heavy heart. His death came to us as a rude shock but the testimony of his impactful lifestyle gave us a sense of relief.  Over the years, Oba Julius Joledo has been a bridge builder, a peacemaker and a traditional ruler who derives joy in community development. His reign brought  transformation to Mopaland and it is evident by the order of peace the community enjoys under his rulership.  Our heart goes with his immediate family, Mopa traditional council and Mopamuro Traditional Council which He chaired until his demise. The departed monarch have offered his shoulders to all political parties to lean on and draw from his wealth of experience in community development. As a party, the PDP shall not derail from his ...

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY PDP NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF KOGI-WEST GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION RALLY  I wish to bring to your notice that the  People's Democratic Party PDP Governorship Campaign has been postponed.  The Rally has now been rescheduled to hold as follows: Date: Saturday 28th October, 2023 Venue: Kabba Township Stadium  Time: 10am Any inconveniences caused is highly regretted. Signed Chief Dayo Akande Publicity Secretary PDP Caretaker Committee

  PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY PDP KOGI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION CAMPAIGN FLAGOFF I wish to bring to your notice of the official flag off of our Party, People's Democratic Party PDP Governorship Campaign and Senatorial rallies that is scheduled to hold as follows: KOGI CENTRAL  Date: Tuesday 24th October, 2023  Venue: Okene, Open Field Opposite Dabris Hotel.  Time: 10am KOGI EAST Date: Wednesday 25th October, 2023 Venue:  Ankpa Township Stadium.  Time: 10am KOGI WEST Date: Thursday 26th October, 2023 Venue: Kabba Township Stadium  Time: 10am This release supersedes any other information that was earlier sent.  I hereby enjoin all well-wishers and members of the MOVEMENT to troop out and be part of this new begining for Kogi State. Signed Chief Dayo Akande Publicity Secretary PDP Caretaker Committee 

  Kogi state chapter of the People's Democratic Party has said that the party and their Candidate for the November 11 election, Sen. Dino Melaye is not fooled into the third term agenda of Governor Yahaya Bello.  While interacting with newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja, the Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Chief Dayo Akande declared that they have seen through the plot by Governor Bello to run a third term by proxy but the party will not fold their hands to let that happen.  "It is apparent that the Yahaya Bello want to continue in government for another tenure and we shall work against their evil agenda. You can't just bring a candidate that you can easily use to continue to mismanage the resources of Kogi state and expect us to fold our arms, We are going to legally take back our state through the ballot".  "We are aware of their arranged decamping activities where millions of naira are paid to people just to renounce their parties. Let it be known th...

  Alh. Aloko Dangote …Moves to track, and prosecute peddlers of falsehood   Management of Dangote Cement Plc has denied reports, in some online platforms that it has embarked on sales promotion and has further adjusted its prices. In response to the misleading report, the Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina described the reports as mischievous, malicious, and false. He added that the Management has formally notified the law enforcement agents to track down, name, and shame the perpetrators of this devious and deceptive information. He urged Dangote’s Cement customers and other stakeholders to continue patronizing the high-quality cement brand and be careful of scammers, who are bent on defrauding them of their funds.

Lawmakers in the Kogi State State House of Assembly has appealed to the State Government to urgently complete the delayed construction and rehabilitation of Ankpa-Abejukolo road in Ankpa and Omala Local Government respectively. The lawmaker representing Ankpa I State Constituency Hon. Lawal Akus represented a motion before the hallow chamber on Wednesday. Hon. Akus recalled that, the Kogi State Government in October, 2016 awarded the rehabilitation and construction of Ankpa Abejukolo to Messers Mo-Tex Engineering covering a total of 75.9Km.  Unfortunately, the first time lawmaker expressed dismay that,   only 3.3KM has been done so far by the contractor with 72.6KM yet to be constructed/rehabilitated. Explaining further on the present State of the bad road, Hon. Akus said " the  road is a strategic infrastructure linking Ankpa Local Government (various communities in Ankpa from Ejegbo, Emere, Odagba, Enabo, Ofugo, Inye, Ikka etc) to numerous communities in Omala Loca...

  Dear Chief Dayo Akande, I grew up to know you as my brother and an uncle but you transformed into a bigger part of me in the area of mentorship and positive impacts. You have the courage and conviction to stand up for what is right and just. As a Businessman and Technocrat who keeps Standing for the Truth, you have exemplified leadership beyond the usual because you have dedicated your life to serving the people and making the world a better place for others to live. You are a Leader who has shown great courage, determination, and resilience in the face of challenges and adversity. On your special day, may you continue to inspire us with your vision, leadership, and dedication to public service. Wishing you a very happy birthday and all the best for your continued success in your political career. May your birthday be filled with joy, love, and gratitude for all the wonderful things you have been doing for humanity.  Thank you for your service and dedication to our community...

The gubernatorial candidate of African Action Congress, Engr. Austin Achimugu,  has strongly condemned the recent violent incidents occurring in Kogi East Senatorial District, resulting in casualties and injuries. Achimugu while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday utterly condemned the deadly act, adding that such should not be allowed to slide in a democratic system where the law exists. He said "Democracy should not be about the coercion and terrorism, but rather about persuasion and the exchange of ideas," Achimugu stated. Reports indicate that those responsible for the attacks and killings in Kogi East aim to instill fear and suppress political diversity, pushing people to align with a single political ideology. Democracy revolves around the majority and the freedom of choice, not political tyranny. The residents of Kogi East constitute the majority in Kogi state.   The governorship candidate added that"The people of Kogi have endured enough," adding that ...

By Ayobami Omole, Lokoja Kogi state educational institutions have become a great citadel of learning since the beginning of the Governor Yahaya Bello led administration that gave a maximum consideration to the educational system in the state. From the Primary to Tertiary level, Kogi’s educational system received a boost since the inception of the administration that gave an end to the tension that had ridden the sector in the time past. Prior 2016, Kogi’s educational system was characterized by non-payment of salaries, decayed infrastructure, sticking teachers, shortage of Teaching staff, irregular curriculum and other factors that mitigate the educational development in the state. Sometimes in 2014, teachers in Kogi state were on strike for over six months, leaving the students helpless and keeping them out of school as part of their complaints include non-payment of the new minimum wage, incessant screening of staff, irregular salaries, unpaid leave allowances, as well as promotion w...

 By Ayobami Omole, Lokoja Kogi state educational institutions have become a great citadel of learning since the beginning of the Governor Yahaya Bello led administration that gave a maximum consideration to the educational system in the state. From the Primary to Tertiary level, Kogi’s educational system received a boost since the inception of the administration that gave an end to the tension that had ridden the sector in the time past. Prior 2016, Kogi’s educational system was characterized by non-payment of salaries, decayed infrastructure, sticking teachers, shortage of Teaching staff, irregular curriculum and other factors that mitigate the educational development in the state. Sometimes in 2014, teachers in Kogi state were on strike for over six months, leaving the students helpless and keeping them out of school as part of their complaints include non-payment of the new minimum wage, incessant screening of staff, irregular salaries, unpaid leave allowances, as well as promot...

  The Leadership of Kogi West Initiative have commiserate with the former deputy Governor of Kogi state H.E Arch. Abayomi Awoniyi over the death of his mother, Madam Florence Awoniyi who died at the age of 82. The group in a statement jointly signed by Hon. Soji Olumonrin, Alh. Ganiyu Salaudeen (Erukutu) and Alh. M.O Sule sent words of comfort and encouragement to the former Deputy Governor and the Entire Awoniyi Family.  The statement reads "We received the news of the transition of your lovely mother with a very heavy heart. The death of a loved one especially a mother is one unfortunate thing that happens to people but we can not avoid it because death is inevitable.  "We are aware of the bond that exists between you and your mother but the testimony of her good deeds is enough to encourage you at this trying moment of yours".  "We sincerely pray that God Almighty Comfort and console the entire family and give you the fortitude to bear the loss".  The group ...