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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,has commissioned the Imperium Palatium Hotel in Lokoja, describing the investment as a significant contribution to the state’s economic growth, job creation and expanding hospitality industry. The Governor, who spoke at the commissioning ceremony, congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa, ...

The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has been crowned the Olúomo of Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. The traditional title recognises Nihi’s ties to his ancestral community and his contributions to youth development, public service ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced the renaming of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja as Ibrahim Idris Specialist Hospital in honour of the late former governor and in recognition of his contributions to the development of the state. Ododo made the announcement on Wednesday during the ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has unveiled project inspection kits produced by the State Ministry of Works, urging engineers, supervisors and other technical personnel to uphold professionalism, accountability, teamwork and safety in the execution and monitoring of public infrastructure projects. The governor made this known on Tuesday at the ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the state’s International Airport project at Zariagi, near Lokoja, describing the intervention as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development at the subnational level. Ododo made this known on Tuesday during an inspection of ...

More than 100 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onicha-Igo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The defectors pledged their support for the re-election of President ...

The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, with plans to strengthen the state’s capacity to attract local and international climate finance. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo stated this on Wednesday during the opening of the Climate Finance Readiness Assessment (CFRA) Technical Assistance Programme at ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting security efforts that enabled the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s Local Government elections across the state. Ododo made the commendation shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Upogoro, where he expressed satisfaction with the ...

The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received the winner of Little Miss Nigeria 2026, Queen Aisha Salau Audu, alongside Queen Pristine Somadina Chinedu, at the Government House in Lokoja. The visit, which took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, celebrated Queen Aisha’s emergence as the overall winner ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has urged Christian leaders to promote unity and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against the use of the pulpit to fuel ethnic, political and religious divisions. Ododo gave the warning on Saturday during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Christian ...