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In a strong demonstration of political solidarity, grassroots mobilization, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of progressive governance, the leadership of the Yoruba Political Support Group (YPSG) has reaffirmed its loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a high-level courtesy visit to the Imo State Chairman of the party, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, and members of the State Executive Committee at the APC State Secretariat. The strategic engagement underscored YPSG's steadfast commitment to consolidating the APC's political dominance while reinforcing support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the transformational administration of Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON. Speaking during the visit, the YPSG leadership commended Chief Onyedebelu for providing purposeful leadership, fostering internal cohesion, and sustaining the party's winning momentum through effective grassroots mobilization and inclusive ...

Gov Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Thursday donated 10 Electric Power-bikes to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for effective traffic management on the Nigeria highways. The governor also promoted his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Special Adviser (SA) on Road Safety Matters,  Dr Suberu Yusuf-John in recognition of in recognition of his proactiveness, dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing road safety initiatives in Kogi. Speaking during his investiture as the Patron of Special Marshals by the FRSC Corps Marshall,  Shehu Mohammed, at tge Strategic Stakeholders Conference on Road Safety in Lokoja,  the governor commended the Corps for its consistent saving of lives across the Nigerian roads.  Ododo said that his decoration as the Patron of the FRSC Special Marshals in Kogi State by the FRSC Corps Marshal, would go along way to encourage him to do more in saving lives of citizens on the highways. He called for stronger collaboration a...

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been decorated as the Patron of Special Marshals by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in recognition of his laudable support and commitment to saving lives on the highways. The governor was on Wednesday decorated during the Investiture/Award Dinner hekd in Lokoja as part of the 2026 Strategic Stakeholders' Conference on Road Safety organised by the his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Road Safety Matters,  Dr Suberu Yusuf-John.  FRSC Corps Marshall,  Shehu Mohammed, said that the corps was confident that, as Patron, Ododo would provide the leadership and encouragement needed to strengthen the activities of the Special Marshals in Kogi State.  Mohammed said the governor's influence would undoubtedly inspire greater public participation, deepen road safety awareness, and foster stronger collaboration among government institutions, the private sector, and community stakeholders. "Your Excellency, today you join a distinguishe...

Corps Marshall Shehu Mohammed    of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has arrived Lokoja for the Investiture of Gov. Ahmed Ododo as the Patron of the Corps' Special Marshal The corps marshal was received on arrival at Banda in Lokoja by  Dr.Suberu Yusuf-John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Road Safety Matters and Chairman, Kogi State Road Safety Council on Wednesday. Yusuf-John, who was all smiles while welcoming the corps marshal to Kogi state, said that all was set for the Investiture/Award Dinner scheduled for 4.00p.m. of Wednesday. The SSA explained that the Investiture was part of the Dinner/Award Dinner ahead of the 2026 Strategic Stakeholders' Conference on Road Safety scheduled for Thursday,  July 9, at the Banquet Hall, Government House,  Lokoja.  The theme of the conference,  he said,  is "Together we can save more lives" , which would be digested by road safety officials and experts for the...

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...