Kogi Facts

UPDATE: Governor Ododo Usman arrives in Kaduna State to attend a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Council, aimed at fostering regional cooperation and addressing key issues in Northern Nigeria. #koginews #kogistate

UPDATE: Kogi State govt and MTN Nigeria have resolved a dispute over fibre optic coverage, violation of operational rules and tax evasion that caused days of telecom service disruption. Services to resume on Wednesday

UPDATE:Kogi State has secured a landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province to boost agriculture, mining & industrialization. Gov. Ododo’s visit to China sealed the deal under the China-Africa Economic & Trade Partnership. The move aims to attract foreign investments.

UPDATE: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan distributes 600 bags of 50kg rice to constituents across Kogi Central for Easter. Beneficiaries included religious bodies, market women, and vulnerable groups across 57 wards. She says, she remains committed despite her Senate suspension.

UPDATE :Prof. Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, VC of Prince Abubakar Audu University, has been honoured with the chieftaincy title Iye-Achenyo (Ojaali) by HRH Ogohi of Anyigba. The title, meaning “Mother Who Does Good Things,” celebrates her impact on academic growth at PAAU.

UPDATE: Ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello petitions IGP over alleged defamation by suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He demands probe or arrest after she accused him of plotting her recall and assassination. Bello denies all claims.

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today." – Franklin D. Roosevelt Good Morning, KOGITES!

UPDATE: Kogi State has received 40,000 bags of rice from the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) under its N16bn Food Programme. The rice was shared across 21 LGAs to vulnerable groups, including orphanages & persons with disabilities. Govt hails ADF’s compassion. #Koginews

Fun Facts: The first primary school in Northern Nigeria, established in 1865 by Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther in Lokoja was initially called Holy Trinity Primary School. It aimed to introduce Western education to the local people and was renamed Bishop Crowther LGEA Pri. School.

"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently." — Marie Forleo Good Morning, KOGITES!

UPDATE: Kogi Govt has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming COE (Technical) Mopa. Deputy Gov Joel Salifu pledged support for the new Provost & management, aligning with Gov Ododo’s vision to make Kogi Nigeria’s education hub.

UPDATE: Gov. Ahmed Ododo appoints Alhaji Idris Baba-Ango as Amirul Hajj, to lead Kogi’s 2025 Hajj contingent to Saudi Arabia. The appointment was announced by the Kogi Hajj Commission. Baba-Ango is Admin Sec. of the Council of Ulamau & ex-ES of Kogi Pilgrims Welfare Board.

Happy New Week, Kogites!

UPDATE: A group has reportedly resubmitted a recall petition against Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Kogi Central PDP alleges forged signatures and calls the move fraudulent, urging INEC to investigate and ensure the process reflects the people’s will. #KogiCentral #INEC #PDP

BREAKING: Kogi State Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo unveils modern mining equipment as the state secures 15 mining licenses — a major boost to job creation, investment, and economic diversification through solid minerals. #Kogi #Mining #Ododo