HEALTH

Kogi Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Bureau of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2026

The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a Bill seeking to establish a dedicated Bureau of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation to strengthen the state’s response to drug and substance abuse. The passage of the Bill on Thursday, September 10, 2026, followed years of advocacy, legislative

HEALTH

NDLEA Honours VGADA for Sustained Support in WADA

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognised the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) for its sustained commitment to the fight against substance abuse and addiction in Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.), presented a Certificate of Commendation to VGADA on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in recognition of […]

COLUMNS

Opinion: Restraint as Power — What Omeiza’s Withdrawal Says About Leadership in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

By Dr. Emmanuel Ohinoyi J. O. In a political culture where persistence is often mistaken for strength, Dr. Hope Omeiza’s decision to step aside from the Okene/Ogori-Magongo House of Representatives race offers a different definition of leadership—one rooted in restraint, calculation, and long-term vision. Let’s be clear: stepping down is not automatically noble. In

Politics

Dr. Hope Omeiza Withdraws from House of Representatives Race in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Dr. Hope Omeiza has formally announced his withdrawal from the race for the House of Representatives seat representing Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency in Kogi State. In a notice made public, Omeiza said his decision followed months of consultations and reflection on his intention to contest the seat. He described the period as “deeply enlightening and insightful,”

Politics

Kogi Reps Aspirant Omeiza Visits State Accountant General in Okene

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

Aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Hope Omeiza, has paid a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Accountant General of Kogi State, Onumoko Habibat Tijani. The visit, which took place at Tijani’s residence in Okene, saw Omeiza accompanied by members of his campaign team. According to the aspirant, they were […]

NEWS

Kogi Central Christian Group Commends Ododo, Seeks Greater Political Inclusion

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2026

A coalition of Christian youths in Kogi Central Senatorial District has praised Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for what it described as significant developmental strides, while appealing for increased political representation of Christians in the area. In an open letter dated April 29, 2026, and addressed to the governor, the group—Ebira Christian Youths in […]