The Kogi State Government’s recent directive requiring students to present their parents’ valid tax clearance certificates before being allowed to register for school has triggered widespread public outcry. Parents, human rights activists, and education stakeholders have openly criticized the policy, calling it discriminatory and harmful to the right to education. In November 2024, the Chairman […]
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has officially signed the 2025 budget appropriation bill, valued at N582.4 billion, into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Glass House in Lokoja’s Government House. According to Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, this development marks a significant step toward implementing the […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced significant achievements in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in Kogi State. Between January and December 2024, the agency arrested 284 suspects and seized over 5,232,575 kilograms of illicit drugs. It also confiscated counterfeit currency worth $2 million and ₦20.4 million in various denominations. […]
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to a new 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bello, currently in custody at Kuje prison, is accused of involvement in an N80.2 billion fraud during his tenure from 2016 to 2024. Key […]
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to bolstering the security and safety of residents across the state. Speaking at a high-profile meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday with members of the Vigilante Group and Professional Hunters, Governor Ododo underscored that security remains a top priority on his administration’s agenda. […]