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The Odo-Ape community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area came alive on Saturday as indigenes at home and abroad gathered for the 2026 Annual Day Festival, a celebration themed “A Celebration of Heritage and Progress.” The event drew a mix of traditional rulers, political leaders, and community members, alongside Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, who represented Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. In his welcome address, Mr. Jethro Kehinde Ologbonyo, National President of the Odo-Ape Development Association, described the day as both a cultural showcase and a fundraising platform for community development. He highlighted the community’s rich heritage, pointing to traditions such as the Egungun festival, the Amoja song, the Egunda festival, and the traditional marriage system. Ologbonyo stressed the need to safeguard institutions like Iyeolofosi and Iyeolughonle, which he said embody Odo-Ape’s core values of u...

By Abu Micheal  Hon. Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi is the kind of leader who doesn’t need the spotlight to make his presence felt. From student union politics to the corridors of power in Kogi State, he has steadily built a reputation as a dependable, results-driven figure whose impact resonates with both traditional rulers and ordinary citizens. Often referred to as OBA, Adeyemi is the Special Adviser on Energy Matters to Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, a position he has held since May 2024. He also serves as the elected Chairman of the Forum of Special Advisers to the Governor, a role that underscores the trust placed in his leadership and coordination abilities. A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, he previously served as Special Adviser on Civil Service and Labour Matters under former Governor Yahaya Bello. Trained as a seasoned journalist at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja, and hailing from Kabba/Bunu LGA, Adeyemi is desc...

By Abu Micheal Not every leader begins with privilege. Engr. Bashiru Gegu grew up with little, in a setting where opportunities were scarce and expectations were low. Few would have predicted that the quiet village boy would one day hold a position of influence in Kogi State. That changed when two leaders, former Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, chose to look beyond his background and recognize what others overlooked. What they saw was potential — steady, grounded, and capable of growth. Today, that potential has matured into service that many in Kogi LGA now depend on. Engr. Gegu has become a consistent presence for the people often left at the margins — the low-income families, the struggling youth, and communities with limited access to support. His connection to them isn’t just professional, it’s personal. Having experienced hardship himself, he understands what it means to be without and has made it a point to stay close to those realities. His wor...

A major political development has unfolded within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, as the Ayere Arimah Ward Executive Committee announced the suspension of Hon. Hammed Obaditan over allegations of gross misconduct and violent behavior. The decision, reached unanimously at an emergency ward executive meeting held on May 1, 2026, signals a firm stance by party leaders against actions perceived to undermine discipline and unity within the party’s grassroots structure. According to a formal suspension letter issued by the ward executives, the action was taken pursuant to Article 21(A)(i), (v), and (xi) of the APC Constitution (2022 as amended). The committee accused Obaditan of conduct “unbecoming of a party member and public office holder,” warning that such behavior risks bringing the party into public ridicule and disrepute. At the heart of the controversy is an alleged incident that occurred on April 29, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting of ...

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Lokoja Local Government Area have endorsed Hon. Shehu Tijjani Bin-Ebaiya, member representing Lokoja I State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the coming election.  The decision was reached at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting convened to foster unity and present a common front for the APC in Lokoja I. The endorsement came after an open secret ballot was conducted among delegates and party leaders present at the meeting. At the end of the exercise, Hon. Ebaiya polled 18 votes, while two other aspirants scored six votes and one vote respectively, paving the way for his emergence as the consensus choice of Lokoja APC stakeholders. Party leaders said the open secret ballot was adopted to ensure transparency while still upholding the party’s preference for consensus to avoid rancor. They noted that all aspirants were present and agreed to abide by the outcome, de...

Commercial Activities in the ancient and oil rich town of Gegu Beki, Kogi LGA, stood still, on Sunday, as Members of 4G Network staged a Solidarity Walk for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Gov Usman Ahmed Ododo, assuring that the Local Government Area is a no go area for opposition Parties. Speaking at the walk, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, described the walk as just testing the microphone, said it is obvious that President Tinubu and Gov. Ododo have no rival. The roads became block as the sounds of drums, matching in white colored T-shirts and face caps, with the pictures of President Tinubu, Gov. Ododo, the APC took over the streets. Motorists captivated by the walk and passion displayed by the people of Gegu Beki, had no choice but to alight from their vehicles, Join in singing that on the mandate of President Tinubu and Gov Ododo is where they stand. Speaking further, Engr. Bashiru said " You can see the sea ...