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Governor Ododo All Campus Games, Ful Books Female Volleyball final spot as Paau threshes Ksu Kabba in Basketball.

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By James Sani  Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has defeated Kogi State University, Kabba, 3-0 in the female volleyball semi-final of the Governor Ododo All-Campus Games 2026. The straight-sets victory secured FUL a place in the final, where it will face the winner of the second semi-final between Federal College of Education, Okene, and Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba. The second semi-final is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026. In the male basketball event, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, recorded a convincing 41-11 victory over Kogi State University, Kabba, to book its place in the final. Meanwhile, the first football semi-final between Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, and Federal College of Education, Okene, was ongoing at the Federal University Lokoja, Adankolo Campus, at the time of filing this report. Speaking to sports writers after the matches, Coach of the PAAU Female Volleyball Team, Ibrahim Jibril, attributed his team...
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IST Crisis: APC Elders Council Urges SGF to review, implement Tinubu's appointment of Azi

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The Plateau Elders Advisory Council, of All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to review and implement President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Hon. Amos Isaac Azi as Chairman of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST). The council, which made the appeal in a letter signed by Amb. Danladi Wuyep, Chairman and Dr. Musa Garba Musa, Secretary, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday, said correcting the abnormally would save government from further embarrassment. The president Tinubu's reappointed chairman of the IST, Hon. Amos Isaac Azi,  was forcefully removed from office by the SGF who appointed one Mr Aminu Junaidu as its chairman a month after entering office. The council said,  "We were shocked to later learn that after Mr. Azi has assumed office, one Mr. Aminu Junadu from Zamfara State was appointed and arrived at the IST Headquarters with armed men to forcefully take over.  "Bu...
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Elulu of Mopa Endorses 100 Most Influential and Impactful Global Nigerians Award

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Lokojw, Kogi State — His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa and Chairman, Mopamuro Traditional Council, has formally endorsed the forthcoming 100 Most Influential and Impactful Global Nigerians Award scheduled to hold on 3rd December, 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. The endorsement came when a delegation of the Award Planning Committee paid a courtesy visit to the revered monarch at his private residence in Lokoja. The delegation was led by the Planning Committee Chairman, Hon. John Oniwaye Ogede1. Receiving the delegation, Oba Ibeun expressed excitement over the noble objectives of the award initiative, describing it as a timely platform to celebrate Nigerians who are driving positive change both at home and in the diaspora. The traditional ruler commended the International Institute of Chattered Peace l, Conflict, Climate Change and Technology Strategy Management and it's organizers for their vision and commitment to national developm...
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2027: Kaduna Grassroots Communities Meet, Plan for Makinde/Daura Victory

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Stakeholders from various polling units, wards, and the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, gathered to review their progress, strategies, and renew their commitment towards securing a resounding victory for Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Makinde/ Daura Presidential ticket in the forthcoming presidential election. The stakeholders under the auspices of Kaduna Grassroots and Mobilisation Drive being coordinated by Hon. Danladi Boyis Hassan and Tachio John met in Barnawa, Kaduna,  North West Nigeria, on Sunday with a strong resolve and pledge to deliver the APM and Makinde/Daura ticket come Jan. 16, 2027. Hassan, in his welcoming remarks, said that the essence of the gathering was to provide Nigerians with an alternative come 2027 and mobilize support for Makinde/Daura tickets. He urged Nigerians to trust and believe in Makinde/Daura presidential ticket to cast their votes for them as the most qualified and credible persons that could rescue Nigeria from total c...
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2027: Kaduna Grassroots Communities Meet, Plan for Makinde/Daura Victory

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Stakeholders from various polling units, wards, and the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, gathered to review their progress, strategies, and renew their commitment towards securing a resounding victory for Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Makinde/ Daura Presidential ticket in the forthcoming presidential election. The stakeholders under the auspices of Kaduna Grassroots and Mobilisation Drive being coordinated by Hon. Danladi Boyis Hassan and Tachio John met in Barnawa, Kaduna,  North West Nigeria, on Sunday with a strong resolve and pledge to deliver the APM and Makinde/Daura ticket come Jan. 16, 2027. Hassan, in his welcoming remarks, said that the essence of the gathering was to provide Nigerians with an alternative come 2027 and mobilize support for Makinde/Daura tickets. He urged Nigerians to trust and believe in Makinde/Daura presidential ticket to cast their votes for them as the most qualified and credible persons that could rescue Nigeria from total c...
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KEDDA Sets Up Seven-man Committee To Screen Kogi East Senatorial Candidates

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The Kogi East Districts Development Association (KEDDA) has constituted a seven-member screening and engagement committee to assess the credibility and capacity of candidates contesting for the Kogi East Senatorial seat in the January 16, 2027 National Assembly election. The President-General of KEDDA, Dr. Aaron Omaye, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, outlining resolutions reached at the association's meeting held on Saturday, October 25, 2026. According to him, the committee will coordinate the engagement process and submit its report to the association's General Assembly on or before November 21, 2026. Reaffirming KEDDA's status as a non-partisan, non-religious and inclusive community development organisation, Dr Omaye said the association's primary interest remains the peace, unity and prosperity of Kogi East. He explained that KEDDA would engage with all candidates contesting for the senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, irrespective of ...
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Abinu Empowers Over 100 Lokongoma Residents, Urges Support for APC

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More than 100 residents of Lokongoma community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State have benefited from an empowerment scheme facilitated by renowned philanthropist, Ambassador Gabriel Abinu. The initiative is aimed at providing economic relief to beneficiaries and ensuring that Abinu's philanthropic interventions make meaningful impacts at the grassroots. Addressing the beneficiaries, Amb. Abinu said his passion for touching lives was driven by his commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable members of society. Represented by Comrade Shaibu Shaibu Bello, the philanthropist recalled several interventions he had undertaken across Lokoja and its environs, including women and youth empowerment programmes, free scholarship schemes for students, the provision of boreholes and other initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of ordinary citizens. "We are doing this not for political gains or with expectations of anything in return. It has always ...
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