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An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Kogi State, Hon. Toba Abraham has praised his Excellency, Gov. Usman Ododo for appointing Engr. Olusegun Joseph as Kogi West Renewed Hope Ambassador. He commended His Excellency for the great trust and confidence reposed in Engr Joseph, describing him as a grassroot politician who has shown consistency and honesty which characterizes his political and professional life. Hon. Toba  who  described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole in view of the capacity, integrity, honesty and  effectiveness of Engr. Joseph to achieving expected result in any assignment is taking into consideration. Toba emphasized that considering the charisma, humility and character of Engr. Joseph, his engagement will add value and vigour to the re-election of President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu with excellent result to show. Hon.Toba therefore call on the good people of Kogi West to brace up for the task ahead by working with Joseph ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...