Author: Herald Newspaper

The Managing Director of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Mr Francis Agoha, has said that the 400 megawatts from the national grid represents barely 20 per cent of what is actually adequate to service the country. Agoha said this on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address at the 8th edition of the “Engr. Ifedayo Akintunde Annual Lecture” organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oluyole branch, and the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. The topic of the 8th Engr. Ifedayo Akintunde Annual lecture was : Empowering Africa’ Energy Transition”. He disclosed that the IBEDC franchise area has an estimated…

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to improve flood and other disaster control infrastructure to avert a reoccurrence of flooding in the country. The house made the call after a unanimous adoption of a motion making case for victims of flood in Niger and Kwara by Reps. Joshua Gana and Saba Umaru at plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Gana recalled that in late May, Niger and Kwara experienced devastating floods which affected Mokwa town and farmlands in some parts of Kwara. Gana noted that the floodwaters swept away entire neighborhoods, destroyed critical infrastructure and displayed thousands…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja A student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL)Miss Aisha Nna Muhammed is set to represent Nigeria at the World University Games in Germany – FISU, following her inspiring emergence and qualification for the extraordinary global competition. Aisha,a female student from the Department of Biotechnology, will participate in the 800m and 1500m race in Germany, having won both competitions at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) trials held earlier at the University of Jos, Nigeria. The young athlete is one of the recipients of the one-year scholarship awarded by the University for their impressive performance at…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has embarked on a statewide sensitisation tour to educate stakeholders on the Land Use Charge law which was passed in January 2024. The two-day tour, which commenced on July 1, 2025, aims to enlighten traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders on the importance and benefits of property documentation in Kogi State. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe represented by Hajia Hassanat Enehezeyi Salawu the Service’s Director of Ministry, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), highlighted the significance of property documentation, including accurate assessment of property values for…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo has officially launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agriculture Support Program aimed at empowering women and youth in the agricultural sector. The program also introduces impactful schemes such as Every Home a Garden, Young Farmers Clubs and targeted support for female students in agricultural studies. Speaking at the event, the First Lady expressed her fulfillment in encouraging young people and supporting them with vital farm inputs to boost food production across Kogi State. She emphasized that the launch was not just about the symbolic handover of tools…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) Mallam Salihu Enehe has called on the people of the State to pay their taxes to enable government provide the needed infrastructural development that would improve quality of life. Mallam Enehe made the call in Lokoja on Wednesday while speaking on the activities of KGIRS particularly on voluntary tax compliance. According to him, when tax payers willingly comply, declare their income and pay their tax promptly, it would enable government to fulfil its obligations of providing social amenities and adequate security of life and property. He described…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organised a two-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders across different layers on the newly established Small Claims Court (SCC) in the state. The workshop, which commenced on Monday and ended on Tuesday, was organised in collaboration with the Kwara State High Court of Justice. It was attended by the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara; local government chairmen and vice chairmen; senior government officials; magistrates; legal practitioners; top bureaucrats; and leaders of marketers’ associations. Some of the topics discussed at various sessions included Understanding Small Claims…

By Olatidoye Akeem The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Dr Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, has commended the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering support towards the advancement of technical and vocational education in the State, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Engr. Abdul made the remarks at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Polytechnic and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), held at Ebute-meta, Lagos State. The MoU, also signed by the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Yaba College of Technology and Trinity University, aims to enhance educational opportunities in railway engineering and technology, providing a…

From Gold Rahman (Lokoja) The strategic economic and fiscal reforms of the Kogi State Government have begun to yield fruitful results, with the state now ranked as having the 5th lowest domestic debt among the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to the latest figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) as of March 31, 2025. The report shows that Kogi State’s domestic debt stands at ₦20.38 billion, marking a significant drop from the ₦121.81 billion recorded in Q4 of 2023, when the state ranked 18th lowest in the country. This reflects a…

From Gold Rahman (Lokoja) Tension briefly gripped the quiet community of Alu in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State after a man disguised in female Muslim attire (hijab) was apprehended by local youths on suspicion of foul play. According to a statement issued by the Alu Progressive Union (APU)the suspect who was in the company of two others was spotted acting suspiciously while dressed as a woman. The alert youths, noting the oddity in his appearance and movement, took swift action and handed the trio over to the Alu Police Station for immediate interrogation. Preliminary investigations revealed that…