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By Abu Micheal  In a Nigeria where recognition often flows to the loudest voices and most visible political actors, it is refreshing when excellence is acknowledged purely on merit. That is exactly what makes the recent conferment of multiple prestigious awards on Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto, OON, so commendable. The Arise Igala Leadership Organisation, a platform renowned for integrity and a rigorous selection process, recently honoured Nigerians who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact. Among the recipients was Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto, OON, a Project Manager and a Lawyer. She received a Certificate of Honour, an Award of Leadership for Excellence, and the highly coveted Arise National Igala Leadership Award for Excellence. These honours add to a growing list of recognitions from credible platforms across Nigeria, including all three Senatorial districts of Kogi State. Her name has remained untainted for over three decades of service to the nation, a journey c...

Former Governor of Kogi State and APC Senatorial Candidate for Kogi Central, His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, on Saturday paid a Sallah homage to Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The visit provided an opportunity to engage in discussions on matters of national importance, governance, and the continued progress of the nation. Bello used the occasion to extend Sallah greetings to the President and commend his leadership and commitment to the development of Nigeria. The former governor reaffirmed his support for the administration’s efforts aimed at strengthening the economy, promoting national unity, and improving the welfare of Nigerians. He also expressed confidence in the President’s vision and ongoing reforms geared towards sustainable growth and development. The Sallah homage underscored the cordial relationship between the two and served as a platform for the exchange of ideas on political ...

...Urges Beneficiaries to Protect and Maintain Public Facilities Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commenced the commissioning of micro-projects executed under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, with the inauguration of a motorised borehole in Inipo Community, Obehira District of Okene Local Government Area. The water project, implemented through the Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KSCSDA), is designed to provide potable water to residents of Inipo and neighbouring communities, thereby improving access to clean water and enhancing public health. Represented at the event by the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Adams Adabenege, Governor Ododo said his administration remains committed to improving the living conditions of rural dwellers through the provision of essential infrastructure and social services. According to him, the state go...

By Lalage Obi The Kogi West people, of the olden days, were well cultured, well behaved, well mannered, and their integrity could be vouched for. But can same be said about the people of today? Such positive glowing tributes cannot be said about them today, as they have lost those values, norms, ethics and decorum. They are eroded or at best thrown to the winds.  Have the wise words of our elders lost their value and reverence in society? Once regarded as custodians of wisdom, respected for their age, experience and grey hair, elders now appear to command far less honour and influence.  Today, communities are witnessing a troubling decline in trust, unity and mutual understanding, as neighbours grow distant and people struggle to predict the actions of even those closest to them. The strong sense of cohesion, brotherhood and shared values that once defined society seems to be gradually fading away. Ostensibly, things have fallen apart, rogues, men of easy virtue no...

By Abiola Bashorun As Nigeria enters another peak rainy season, public warnings about flooding, blocked drainage systems, rising water levels, and environmental risks have once again dominated national conversations. While these warnings are necessary, an important question remains: should these realities still come as a surprise to us? Flooding in Nigeria is no longer an unpredictable occurrence. It has become a recurring environmental and infrastructural challenge that requires proactive governance rather than seasonal emergency reactions. Preparedness should begin during the dry season in anticipation of the rains, not during the peak of flooding when lives, homes, businesses, and public infrastructure are already under threat. Flood prevention is not an emergency-season activity; it is a planning-season responsibility. Across the country, states continue to experience avoidable flooding due to blocked drainage systems, poor environmental maintenance, illegal structures ...

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Harvest Centre's Women of Zion on Thursday joined their counterparts across the Globe in a Fire Conference meant to spiritually transform families in Nigeria and the World over. Pst Mrs Abosede Adeoye,  APICP Admin. Nasarawa Province 1's Wife (RCCG Harvest Centre), who spoke through Dcns Patricia Charlie, Children's Coordinator, gave an insight into the 3-Day programme holding at the Harvest Centre Cathedral along Old Karu Road,  Karu LGA of Nasarawa State. The conference,  she said,  was one of the annual women programmes of the RCCG with Mother-In-Israel,  Mommy General Over (GO), Pst (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, as the Chief Host, and the main push in seeing women take their place in winning their families for Christ.  Pst Adeoye, the Zonal Mommy, disclosed that the Region 28 Mommy,  Provincial Mommy and other seasoned professionals were fully set to lead  various sessions of the conference that wo...