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The controversy over the burial arrangements for the former Governor of Kogi State, late Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, CON, has taken a new twist as his son, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim Idris, has declared himself the legitimate custodian of his father's corpse. It would be recalled that Abdullahi had on Thursday officially announced the passing of the former Governor in a family statement. According to the initial statement, "It is with deep sense of humility and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, that we regret to announce the passing of our father, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, CON, former Governor of Kogi State. He died in a hospital in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 20th September, 2026. The family wishes to announce that his body will arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday. Janazah prayer will hold at the Abuja National Mosque, followed by burial at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, according to Islamic rites. We want to use this opportunity to than...

_Janazah Prayer Holds At Abuja National Mosque - Family_ Assalamu Alaikum, Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un. With deep sense of humility and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we regret to announce the passing of our father, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, CON, former Governor of Kogi State. He died in a hospital in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 20th September, 2026. The family wishes to announce that his body will arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday. Janazah prayer will hold at the Abuja National Mosque, followed by burial at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, according to Islamic rites. This is in accordance with his personal wish. We want to use this opportunity to thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State, and all Nigerians for their prayers and show of love. Abdullahi Ibrahim Idris Announcer, For the Family

..Drum Support for Tinubu, Ododo Second Term The first edition of the monthly Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo South-South States Draught and Ayo Competition has been held in Lokoja, with participants and residents reaffirming their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo in the 2027 general elections. The competition, organised for residents in and around Baptist, Crowther Memorial College and NEPA polling units of Ward A, Lokoja LGA, brought together lovers of the traditional board games in a colourful atmosphere of unity, culture and political sensitisation. Speaking at the flag-off of the tournament, the Special Adviser to the Governor on South-South Mobilisation and President of the South-South States Community in Kogi State, Abu Michael, said the initiative was designed not only for recreation but also as a platform to sensitise participants to the programmes, policies and accomplishments of the present administrations of Presid...

Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and APC Leader in Lokoja Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Umar Ahmed Imam, has described Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's inclusion of Southerners in governance as a further demonstration of his inclusive style of administration that will add immense value to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rt. Hon. Imam stated this when he received a delegation of Southerners resident in Lokoja, led by Hon. Abu Micheal, Special Adviser on South-South Mobilization, at his residence in Lokoja. The former Speaker commended Hon. Abu Micheal for his leadership and mobilization efforts, urging Southerners in the state to see the opportunity given to them as a privilege that should be reciprocated with loyalty and massive support for the party. He noted that Lokoja LGA remains a no-go area for opposition political parties, assuring that the APC will continue to dominate the political landscape of the local govern...

The Kogi State First Lady, Her Excellency, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, to offer her heartfelt sympathy and support following the passing of the former governor. During the visit, Hajia Sefinat expressed her condolences to the bereaved family, acknowledging the pain and difficulty that came with the loss of a father and patriarch. She encouraged the family to remain steadfast in faith and take solace in Allah, who gives life and determines the appointed time of every soul to depart the world. The First Lady urged the family to draw strength from Allah and the cherished memories of the years shared with the late father, assuring them that although the loss is painful, Allah knows what is best for all His servants. She also encouraged the entire family to remain united in prayer, love and faith, reminding them that prayer is the best thing required for the repose of every ...

The death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has robbed the state of one of its notable political figures, Ustaz Abubakar Zakari Ola has said. Ola, APC senatorial aspirant in the last Kogi West primary election  described Idris’ death as a painful development for the people of the state. According to him, the former governor played a significant role in the political development of Kogi and would be remembered for his years of public service. He expressed condolences to the Idris family, friends and political associates of the deceased, urging them to remain steadfast in the face of the loss. Ola prayed for the repose of Idris’ soul and asked Allah to grant his family the strength to overcome the grief.