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IFAD-VCDP trains financial institutions to enhance rural farmers’ access to credit facility in Kogi

By Wale Mustapha on August 26, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has trained financial institutions having Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Kogi State. Speaking at the training centre on Friday in Lokoja, the State Programme Coordinator of IFAD-VCDP, Dr Stella Adejoh, said the training […]

Ajaokuta unrest: Gov. Bello suspends traditional ruler

By Wale Mustapha on July 31, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

… QUERIES COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect after investigation that led to his arrest and detention by the security agency. In a letter to the Commissioner for Local Government and […]

Kogi PDCRC trains stakeholders on capacity building, develops 4 years strategic plan

By Wale Mustapha on July 29, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Government Office of the Public Defender and Citizen’s Right Commission (PDCRC), has organised a two-day training workshop on capacity building for stakeholders in the area of access to justice and human rights and Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2026. In his opening remarks on Friday in Lokoja, the Director […]

Kogi Government approves, unveils five year plans of Reviewed Textbooks for Schools

By Wale Mustapha on July 28, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

The Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has approved and unveiled reviewed textbooks for nursery, primary and secondary schools to be used in the next five years in the state. Speaking at the signing and unveiling ceremony in Lokoja, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, said the […]

Kogi-born University Of Ibadan Scholar Wins Inaugural American LEADS Conference Award

By Wale Mustapha on July 27, 2022 News, Society News

The American Chemical Society, has selected Kogi State-born University of Ibadan (UI) Alumnus, Dr Ekundayo Samuel to participate in the American Chemical Society Lasting Encounters between Aspiring and Distinguished Scientists (LEADS) Conference. The American Chemical Society, is arguably the world largest scientific society. Dr Samuel was among about 70 participants including four Nobel Laureates selected […]

Kogi Women Affairs Ministry, CIPP inaugurate Women Peace Building Council

By Admin on July 21, 2022 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development with support from Community Initiative To Promote Peace (CIPP), has inaugurated Women Peace Building Council in additional seventeen local government areas (LGAs) of the state. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Kabba on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajia Fatima Buba, […]

Dike Chukwumerije’s Made-In-Nigeria Show Comes Live On Stage In Lokoja, July 23

By Wale Mustapha on July 21, 2022 Entertainment, News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Dike Chukwumerije Made-In-Nigeria (MIN) Show has been scheduled to be staged in Lokoja, the Confluence city on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Reverton hotels. Speaking to journalist on Thursday in Lokoja, the General Manager, Simply Poetry Limited, Dr Moses Paul, said the Made In Nigeria show was a production of Simply […]

Platform Times launches foundation, targets training 2,000 journalists in first year

By Wale Mustapha on July 21, 2022 News, Society News

Spurred by an unflinching desire to strengthen developmental journalism and uphold public accountability, the Platform Times (online) newspaper has launched a foundation, PLATFORM TIMES INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FOUNDATION, with a tall goal of training, mentoring, and assisting new generation journalists in making impacts. PLATFORM TIMES hit the newsstand in 2013 as a community newspaper, but later […]

Kogi NMA describes Osinbajo as a true leader for receiving medical treatment locally

By Wale Mustapha on July 17, 2022 News, Society News

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State chapter, has eulogised Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, for undergoing medical treatment locally, describing him as ”a true leader”. The Vice President had on Saturday underwent a successful surgery for a leg fracture at Duchess International Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos State. A statement jointly signed by NMA […]

Kogi East Neighborhood Watch Felicitates With Kogi Police Commissioner On His Birthday

By Wale Mustapha on July 15, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

A Non-Governmental organization Kogi East Neighborhood Watch(KENW) felicitated with the Kogi State Commissioner of Police CP Edward Egbuka on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. In a statement jointly signed by the association Chairman Dr Omakoji Oyiguh and Secretary Mr Isaac Inah on Friday also commended the effort of the CP and his leadership in […]