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2027: Alleged plot to sabotage APC in Kogi West uncovered

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By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. A purported political scheme aimed at undermining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 senatorial primaries in Kogi West Senatorial District has allegedly been uncovered, according to sources within the party. Party insiders claim that opposition elements, working in collaboration with influential figures in the state, are attempting to influence the selection of the APC senatorial candidate in the district. At the center of the alleged plan is the sudden entry into the race by former member of the House of Representatives, Samuel Aro. Aro, who represented his constituency in the Sixth National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, is reportedly a close associate of businessman Tunde Ayeni, who has been linked in political circles with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Sources familiar with the alleged scheme say the plan is to persuade the national leadership of the APC to award the party’s senatorial ticket to Aro. The...
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PAAU VC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CAMPUS SECURITY, HOSTS COMMANDING OFFICER 21 BATTALION, ANYIGBA

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The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, on Monday, 9th March, 2026, received a courtesy visit from the Commanding Officer of 21 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Anyigba, Lt. Col. Godiya Solomon Monday, to discuss security measures and strengthen collaboration aimed at ensuring a safe and agreeable learning environment within the university community. The meeting provided the university management the opportunity to engage directly with the Nigerian Army commanding officer, as Prof. Usman reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to campus security and the safety of students, staff and the Anyigba community. Speaking during the session, Prof. Usman commended the Nigerian Army for its proactive efforts in maintaining safety within the town and on campus.  He emphasised that security remains a top priority of his administration, and disclosed that a visibility study had been initiated to identify “flash area...
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Kogi CJ Inaugurates High Court Appeal Panels For 105 Cases, Mourns Late Customary Court Of Appeal President, Justice Otta

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The Chief Judge.of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has Inaugurated Appeal panels of the High Court of Justice of the state for the first quarter of the year 2026 to hear appeals resulting from cases handled by lower courts in the state. The panels were inaugurated yesterday, 9th March, 2026 in Lokoja, the state capital, at the judiciary headquarters. It is the first in the quarterly Appeal Sessions usually held by the state's High Court of Justice since assumption of office by the CJ and aimed at providing further avenue for dissatisfied litigants at the lower courts to have their cases reviewed. The Hon. CJ also used the occasion of the inauguration to offer his heartfelt condolence to the family of the late President of the Customary Court of Appeal, who also once acted as the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice. Samuel Kehinde Otta, the Judiciary and the entire state. The former president's death occured in Abuja last Saturday after a brief illness. He...
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IWD 2026: SWS Advocates Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future

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As the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain,” a non-governmental organisation, Standup for Women Society (SWS), has emphasised that empowering women is not only an act of justice but also a critical investment in building a stronger and more sustainable future. The International President of Standup for Women Society (SWS), Lib. Deborah A. Ijadele-Adetona, Esq, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday. She noted that International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the extraordinary strength, resilience, and determination women continue to demonstrate across all spheres of life. According to her, women remain central to family stability, community development, and social transformation. “Women are the pillars of families, the builders of communities, and the driving force behind meaningful social transformation,” she said. Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration, Ijadele-Adetona explained that“Give to Gain” carries a ...
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Kogi AGILE, PIBCID, Strengthens Alternative Education with Monitoring of Mass Literacy Centers Across 21 LGAs

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The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has intensified efforts to expand access to education for out-of-school adolescent girls and vulnerable learners with the successful monitoring of Mass Literacy Centres across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The monitoring exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change in Development (PIBCID), an implementing partner supporting the Alternative Education Sub-Component of the project. The activity forms part of the implementation of Subcomponent 2.2c designed to provide functional literacy, vocational skills and empowerment opportunities for adolescent girls who are unable to access formal education. As part of the exercise, standardized learners’ registers were formally presented to facilitators across the centres to improve documentation, accountability and tracking of learner participation. Speaking on the initiative, the Sta...
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2027: Why Onuh Edoka Stands Out as the Best Choice for Ankpa Federal Constituency

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By Odimayo Olatunde Fredrick As the build-up to the 2027 general elections gradually gathers momentum, political activities across the country are beginning to intensify. For many observers, the forthcoming election will be a defining moment for voters to assess candidates based on capacity, trust, competence, transparency and accountability. Among the personalities whose name has continued to resonate strongly in the political landscape of Ankpa Federal Constituency is Comrade Onuh Edoka, a former labour leader widely regarded as a man of integrity and service. Supporters believe that allowing the seasoned labour activist to represent Ankpa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives would usher in a new phase of development for the area and strengthen the voice of Kogi East at the national level. Edoka, who previously served as Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria in Kogi State and later as a key figure in the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),...
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Groups Tip Edoka for Ankpa Federal Constituency Seat Ahead of 2027 Reps Election

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The Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the Usman Ahmed Ododo, Comrade Onuh Edoka, is being tipped by several groups as a leading contender for the Ankpa Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election. Edoka, a former Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has gained recognition for his long-standing involvement in labour advocacy and his contributions to workers’ welfare in the state. According to Jibril Yunusa, during his tenure as chairman of the labour union, Edoka was widely known for championing workers’ rights and promoting industrial harmony. His leadership within the labour movement also saw him serve as National Vice President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria. Observers say his experience in labour leadership has positioned him as a potential candidate capable of representing the interests of workers and the wider community at the federal level. Since his appointment as Special Adviser on Labour Matters by G...
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