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The Egbeda-Egga Development Union (EDU) has commended Senator Steve Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, for facilitating the construction of critical educational infrastructure at Government Special Science Secondary School (GSSSS), Egbeda-Egga, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The project, which is already underway, comprises a block of three classrooms, a principal's office, modern toilet facilities, and a solar-powered borehole aimed at improving teaching, learning and access to potable water within the school community. The contractor handling the project, T. Set Engineering Company, has arrived in Egbeda-Egga and commenced work on the site, eliciting excitement among residents and stakeholders in the community. Speaking on the development, the President of the Egbeda-Egga Development Union (EDU), Dr Emmanuel Dare Otitolaiye, described the intervention as a timely and impactful investment in the futur...

The Kogi State Government has congratulated Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman Ocholi on his appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), describing the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to academia, public service and national development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Dr. Ocholi to the TETFund Board of Trustees to represent the North Central geopolitical zone. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government said Dr. Ocholi's appointment reflects his distinguished record of service, academic excellence, professional competence and unwavering commitment to the development of Nigeria. According to the statement, Dr. Ocholi's vast experience in public administration, scientific research, policy engagement and community development has equipped him with the capacity and vision requir...

Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has called on young people in the state to support the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President's youth-centred reforms and empowerment programmes are laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity across the country. The Governor made the call on Monday in Abuja while inaugurating the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery Craftsmanship Empowerment Programme, a strategic initiative of the Kogi State Government designed to equip young people with globally competitive skills in the mining and jewellery value chain. Governor Ododo said the Tinubu administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through transformative policies and targeted interventions aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, reducing unemployment and creating sustainable sources of income. According to him, the Federal Government's investments in youth development repres...

His Excellency President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, State House Aso Rock Villa Abuja, Nigeria. Dear Sir, *NNPC’S Four Diseased Fingers: The Refineries That Must Be Privatised* Good Afternoon, Mr President, Sir. With the utmost respect and humility, I write this open letter to Your Excellency. This is my first open letter to you since you assumed office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  I have chosen to write now because I firmly believe that, after the Almighty God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, the next greatest earthly responsibility rests on the shoulders of a nation’s President. The office you occupy carries not only immense constitutional authority but also the sacred responsibility of taking decisions that shape the destiny of millions of Nigerians.  It is from that deep conviction, and from my sincere love for our country, that I respectfully se...

By Olurotimi Phillip Odofin In every society, security is the foundation upon which development thrives. Without peace and safety, economic activities decline, investments shrink, and citizens live in fear rather than hope. It is against this backdrop that the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has made security a cardinal pillar of governance in Kogi State, pursuing a comprehensive strategy aimed at protecting lives and property while fostering an environment conducive to growth and development. Kogi State occupies a unique position in Nigeria. As the confluence state, it serves as a strategic gateway linking the North, South, East, and West. This geographical advantage, while beneficial for commerce and connectivity, also presents complex security challenges that require innovative and proactive responses. Since assuming office, Governor Ododo has demonstrated a clear understanding of this reality and has consistently prioritized measures designed to safeguard r...

By Abu Micheal  Like the Northern Star, Barr. Bola Fabola has remained a constant point of direction in the progress and development of Kogi State. A trained lawyer and holder of a Doctorate degree, he is a man of insight whose compass has always pointed towards growth, stability, and the long-term interest of the State.  This clarity of purpose has made him a man for all seasons. He commands the attention of men in authority not by noise, but by substance. He speaks to power when it matters, and he is known to offer sincere counsel without personal motive or expectation.  Barr. Fabola is intentional in thought and deliberate in action. Nothing about his public life looks accidental. Every position he takes, every advice he gives, and every silence he keeps is measured. It is this discipline that has made him stand the test of time while political tides rise and fall around him. Very unassuming, his office around the GRA in Lokoja has become a melting point fo...