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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and former Administrator of Ankpa Local Government Area, Hon. Chief John Aduga, has commiserated with His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, following the death of his beloved father. In a condolence message, Hon. Chief Aduga expressed deep sympathy with the Governor and his family during this moment of grief. He prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed soul and asked Almighty God to grant Governor Ododo and the entire bereaved family the strength, comfort, and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Hon. Aduga described the late patriarch as a remarkable father whose legacy lives on through his children and the values he instilled in them.

Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raaji'un!  With a heart weighed down by sorrow, I, Hon. Ismaila Muhammed Attah, extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, the entire Ododo family, and the government and people of Kogi State on the passing of their beloved father. The death of a father is one of life’s heaviest burdens, for he is not only a guardian and a source of strength, but also a pillar upon which generations stand. Truly, this loss is profound, yet we are consoled by the enduring legacy he has left behind; One built on kindness, honour, humility, and unwavering faith in Allahu (SWT). Death is a journey destined for all souls when summoned by our Creator. Though the departure of a father leaves a void that cannot be filled, we take solace in the knowledge that he lived a life of impact and righteousness.  As he answers the divine call, may his path be illuminated by Allah’s mercy and forgivene...

Ankpa 1 Constituency Erupts in Joy as Lawmaker Revitalizes Slaughterhouse, Announces Mass Wedding for 100 Youths The atmosphere in Ankpa 1 Constituency was electric with appreciation and excitement, as their representative at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Lawal Akus, commissioned a renovated slaughterhouse, breathing new life into a vital community resource. The popular Abattoir, in continuous use since 1970, had never undergone any form of maintenance, resulting in unhygienic conditions. "Homeboy," as he is affectionately known, not only gave the facility a much-needed facelift, but also provided a motorized borehole to ensure a steady and efficient water supply. The event drew notable figures, including politicians from various political parties, local leaders, royalty, and representatives from various institutions, all eager to witness the transformative project. Attendees offered prayers for wisdom and strength, as they expressed th...

Kogi State's former Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Idris Musa (Danjuma Oando), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, on his first year in office as the duly elected governor of Kogi State. Hon. Idris, who currently serves as a Director of the Kogi State Solid Mineral Processing Company Limited, commended Governor Ododo's administration for its impactful governance and unprecedented developmental strides over the past year, particularly in prioritizing workers' welfare, human capital development, and the significant improvements in healthcare, education, security, and infrastructural development. Hon. Idris Musa acknowledged that Governor Ododo has upheld the trust bestowed upon him by the vast majority of Kogi voters and that his administration has successfully built upon the progress achieved during the tenure of his predecessor, His Excellency, Alh. Adoza...

Below is the breakdown of debt accrued by Kogi State Government under the watch of Former Governor Yahaya Bello. Same way, the current Gov. Ododo has toe the same line of obtaining loans, without development.  May God deliver Kogi State.

A fresh petition before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has accused former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello and his successor, Usman Ododo, of conniving with others to either loot or misappropriate over N300Billion allocation to the 21 Local Governments of the state between May 2016-January 2024. On Wednesday, operatives of EFCC had stormed Bello’s residence in Abuja in an attempt to arrest him over an ongoing fraud investigation. But Ododo arrived the former Governor’s residence and helped him to evade arrest by smuggling him out. However, the fresh petition listed all the 21 immediate past Local Government Chairmen who served during Bello as co-conspirators in the looting of the over N300billion LG funds. The petition signed by a group known as Kogi Conscience stated that in 2016, N23.1billion was received as Kogi Local Govt Allocations and in 2018, N43.6billion was received. In 2019, N41.1Billion was received while in 2020, N34.4billion was received ...

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution on the orders of the Court of Appeal, which were previously granted on March 1st, 2024. These orders had set aside the inspections conducted by the Petitioners, as well as orders G, K, and N of the Tribunal's orders from November 25th, 2023. The legal team representing the Petitioners, led by Chief J.S. Okutepa SAN and including Shaibu Enejoh Aruwa SAN and other lawyers, passionately argued for the stay during today's hearing, expressing concern over the irreversible damage the Court of Appeal's orders would inflict on their clients. Responding to their plea, the Supreme Court granted the interim stay and ordered relief in accordance with the motion filed on March 5th, 2024. The hearing on the motion on notice has now been adjourned to March 11th, 2024.