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  ...Says Programme Will Take Dividends of Democracy to the Grassroots The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has unveiled the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, with a call for unity and continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The unveiling took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the APC Secretariat in Badoko, Ajaokuta, where the Commissioner met with party stakeholders drawn from the 14 wards of the local government. Abanika explained that NG-CARES is a state government initiative designed to bring the dividends of democracy closer to the people, particularly vulnerable households, farmers and communities at the grassroots. According to him, the programme covers five major intervention areas, three of which provide direct financial support to beneficiaries, while the others focus on community development and agricultural empowerme...

  The Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency says its ongoing inspection of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants is part of deliberate efforts to guarantee the availability of safe, quality and affordable medicines in the state, in line with the healthcare vision of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Pharm. Ibrahim Onize Salamat, disclosed this following a series of pharmaceutical plant visits conducted between May and August 2026 as part of the Agency’s 2026 Annual Operational Plan. According to her, the exercise was designed to enable the Agency trace the sources of medicines supplied to Kogi State, assess production facilities and quality control systems, and verify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards. The visits, facilitated by the Kogi State Government in collaboration with the African Resource Centre for Excellence in Supply Chain Management (ARC-ESM), covered Sagar Vitaceuticals Nig. Ltd. in Og...

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has felicitated the Auditor-General for Local Government, Alhaji Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, popularly known as “Fancy,” on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a humble, dutiful and dedicated public servant. In a birthday message, Hon. Abanika commended Alhaji Adabenege for his remarkable commitment to public service and his consistent dedication to the development of Kogi State. The Commissioner praised the Auditor-General for his support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, noting that his loyalty, commitment and contributions to the success of the government remain worthy of recognition. Hon. Abanika also acknowledged Adabenege’s humanitarian disposition, particularly his efforts towards supporting youths and women, describing his interventions as a reflection of his passion for empowering people and improving lives. He described the celebrant as a shining example of hu...

The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (KSDMSMA), Pharm. Ibrahim Onize Salamat, has disclosed that the agency is implementing strategic reforms to ensure the availability of quality, affordable and accessible medicines across the state. Pharm. Salamat stated this while briefing journalists in her office in Lokoja on the activities, achievements and ongoing initiatives of the agency aimed at strengthening the state’s pharmaceutical supply chain and improving access to essential medicines. She explained that under the leadership of the health-friendly Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the agency had moved away from fragmented purchasing towards a smarter and more unified procurement approach designed to ensure that hospitals receive quality medicines at the right price and at the right time. According to her, the progress was achieved through collaboration with 19 member Drugs Management Organizations across Nigeria and 30 p...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has felicitated the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Arike Ayoade, PhD, on the occasion of her birthday. Hon. Abanika described Dr. Ayoade as a dutiful, experienced and dependable public servant whose commitment to the service of Kogi State and the success of the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, remains commendable. He particularly applauded her Consistent support for Governor Ododo, noting that her wealth of experience, diligence and dedication have continued to contribute meaningfully to the effective coordination of government business and the implementation of the administration’s policies and programmes. The Commissioner further commended the SGS for her steadfastness, maturity and sense of responsibility in the discharge of her duties, describing her as a valuable member of the administration and an important pillar in the collective efforts...

The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Saturday led a group of artisans from Kogi Central to Abuja to formally endorse former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the forthcoming general election. Speaking at the endorsement event, Hon. Abanika described the former governor as a leader who had “paid his dues” through his contributions to the development of Kogi State, particularly Kogi Central. The group Chairman highlighted major projects and achievements recorded during Bello’s administration, including the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, the Confluence University Teaching Hospital, formerly Reference Hospital, Okene, road construction and rehabilitation, massive employment opportunities and empowerment programmes. Abanika also commended the former governor’s administration for its efforts in improving security across Kogi Central, describing security as a ...

   Hon. Isah liberty  , has emerged as the social democratic Party, candidate for Idah Federal Constituency following a rescheduled primary election held today in Idah. The fresh primary became necessary after the voluntary withdrawal of the earlier candidate,  in line with INEC guidelines. In his acceptance speech, Isah liberty said he would “jealously guard the people’s mandate. He expressed confidence that the SDP  would record a “clean sweep” in the 2027 general election, describing the party as “people-centred and committed to the welfare of Kogites.” Also speaking, the primary was conducted in strict accordance with the party’s Constitution. He noted that the voluntary  necessitated the substitution and fresh conduct of the election. The exercise was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, alongside other relevant security agencies made up of the Police, NSCDC, DSS. With this victory, Hon. Isah liberty will fly t...

The Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, received an accreditation team from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria to assess the hospital’s facilities and readiness for the commencement of Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The accreditation team, led by Prof. Oluwole Ayodeji, comprised other distinguished members, including Prof. Odidika Umeora, Prof. Muhammed Bukar, and Prof. Francis E. Alu. The team’s first point of call was the Kogi State Ministry of Health, where they were warmly received by the Honourable Coordinating Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adams Abdulazeez Adeiza, alongside heads of various health institutions in the state. At a brief welcome ceremony held at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, welcomed the accreditation team and described the exercise as both timely and personally significant. Dr. Folagbade explained that, having undergone specialist...

 This is why it will always be about connection Assuming I become the President of Nigeria today, I can assure you that within 48 hours, my long-time primary school mates and friends I thought I had lost contact with will try to reconnect. My secondary school mates and university mates will do the same. Don’t forget that my NYSC experience also gave me good friends and even families across different ethnicities. All members of my extended family — even those I can’t find the English word to describe our relationship — will want to identify with me. I am a Christian and I have been a member of different assemblies. Also, don’t forget that I have a Muslim identity from my grandfather whose name I bear as surname. Everyone who has known me in one way or another in the past will want to identify. By the end of the day, you will discover that most of the appointments and offers I will make will first benefit these people I have had a connection with at one point or another across the na...