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The 2025/2026 Academic journey for Freshmen of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu (FUAHSE) began on a note of vision and responsibility as the Institution formally welcomed its new intakes during a well packaged Orientation Programme akine to the Culture of Excellence and quality known with the University. Held on Thursday at the University Auditorium with the over one Thousand Five hundred Students, full of hopes and eagerness to excel. The University Vice Chancellor, Prof John Emaimo in his address, delivered by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Cajethan U. Nwadinigwe, charged the freshmen to see their Admission as “not the destination, but the doorway” to a purposeful future. Describing their entry into the University as holding a “blank cheque,” he challenged them to determine what legacy they would inscribe on it in the next 10 to 20 years. He urged students to choose friendship wisely, warning that associations at this critical stage could “make or...

All is set for the official inauguration and induction of new members of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Kogi State Chapter, as the institute deepens its presence in the state. The Kogi State Chairman of ISPON, Dr. Friday Sani Makama, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, describing the event as a milestone in the promotion of safety standards and professional practice in Kogi State. According to him, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will be conferred with a National Safety Award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to the protection of lives and property. The award will be formally presented during the inauguration and induction ceremony scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Grand Royal Hotel, NIWA Quarters, Lokoja. Makama said the governor was carefully selected for the honour following what he described as “deliberate and strategic policies” aimed at strengthening safety standards and improving security across the st...

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, to restore and conduct elections in suppressed constituencies in Kogi State. Delivering his judgement, Isah A. Danshan of the Federal High Court Lokoja, declared as mandatory for elections to be conducted in those suppressed constituencies. He lamented the injustice over the years, particularly that available fact point to the existence of those constituencies at the creation of the State. He therefore directed that having been proven beyond reasonable fact, insisted that the independent national electoral commission must without hesitation conduct elections into the suppressed constituencies in 2027. In his reaction, Barr. Ayo Kunle Jonathan, the lead legal practitioners to the petitioner expressed satisfaction with the judgement urging INEC to obey the judgement by conducting elections into the suppressed constituencies in the State. Also speaking, the Executive Chairman, K...

A member of the Kogi State Assembly, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Obaro, has received two prestigious awards from renowned institutions. Representing Yagba East State Constituency and serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, member of several other committees, Dr. Obaro has been conferred with a Doctor of Public Administration degree by London Bridge Business School, UK, and has also been named a Distinguished Fellow of the Africa Institute of Public Administration, Ghana as a Certified Public Administrator. These awards recognize his contributions to public administration sector. Dr. Obaro has distinguished himself as a versatile legislator and businessman who consistently gives back to his constituents through youth and women empowerment, infrastructure development, and security initiatives.  He has donated vehicles and motorcycles to support security agencies in Yagba East Local Government. Recently...

By Michael Oshiomieh As political conversations gradually begin to shape the contours of the 2027 general elections, one name that continues to resonate strongly across Ankpa Federal Constituency is Comr. Onuh Edoka, former Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and current Special Adviser on Labour Matters to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Widely regarded as a principled and people-oriented leader, Edoka’s emergence in early opinion soundings as a potential frontrunner for the Ankpa Federal Constituency seat has sparked growing interest among constituents. His leadership trajectory, defined by steadfast commitment to workers’ welfare and social justice, has earned him credibility within and beyond the labour movement. During his tenure as Kogi State NLC Chairman, Edoka was known for his firm but strategic engagement with government and stakeholders, championing improved working conditions, labour rights, and constructive dialogue. His approach combined advoc...

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases the elections timetable for the 2027 general elections, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its party primaries for various positions, a groundswell of support is building for Chief Olugbemi Femi Michael, a veteran journalist, publisher, seasoned politician, and respected community leader, to be given the party's ticket for the Kabba/Bunu State Constituency. With his proven track record of service, leadership acumen, and deep understanding of the constituency's needs, Chief Michael is widely regarded as the best candidate to take the party to victory and drive development in the area. A prominent son and High Chief in Kabba district of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Chief Michael has consistently demonstrated a deep sense of duty to his community, and his bid for the APC ticket is driven by a desire to serve and contribute to the growth and prosperity of Kogi State. His leadership s...