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The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has been screened by the All Progressives Congress, APC, State 2027 Candidates' Screening Committee in Lokoja on Saturday. A Press Statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed said the  screening took place in Lokoja with the documents and qualifications of other aspirants into the State House of Assembly in the 2027 elections also checked.  According to the statement, the Speaker described the process as seamless and applauded the leadership of the party in the state for its commitment towards ensuring a hitch - free process.  He also praised the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment towards providing the enabling environment for effective party governance. Rt. Hon. Umar also praised the state APC Chairman, Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu for his demonstration of expertise in party administration, noting that it has shown why the APC remains th...

***From a Historic Dental College to a Specialized University Driving Innovation, Research and Healthcare Excellence The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), has reaffirmed its determination to become a leading hub for healthcare education, innovation, and workforce development in Nigeria as the institution formally opened its doors to members of the press and stakeholders during a high-profile press briefing and facility tour. Addressing journalists, management staff, and invited guests, the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Emaimo, described the university as a transformative institution strategically positioned to redefine healthcare training and bridge critical manpower gaps in Nigeria’s health sector. According to the Vice Chancellor, FUAHSE, established in 2023, represents the culmination of more than seven decades of institutional evolution — transitioning from a modest diploma-awarding dental college into a specialized federal university dedic...

The number of Notaries Public in Kogi State increased by one yesterday when Iyamoye-born Barr. Bello Mohammed Musa was sworn-in at the state's Judiciary headquarters in Lokoja, the state capital, by the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi. Barr. Bello was sworn-in as a  Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the CJ after his appointment by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun JSC, was communicated to the CJ. In his charge, Justice Majebi reminded the new Notary that his new call was an "appointment guided with responsibility" just as he was also proud of the quality of members of the Bar branches in the state. "This appointment is a pointer to the fact that ours are very serious Bar branches in the state and it also points to our intellectuality, humility and transparency. I want to congratulate you and add that it is an appointment guided with responsibility.  "The issue of fraud was also m...

A youth group in Osun State, Igbimo Odo Ìjèsà, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently investigate the alleged freedom of a wanted suspect, Solomon Adefisoye, popularly known as Solo Iwara, who is reportedly still moving openly despite being declared wanted for serious crimes. In a statement issued by the group on Tuesday by its spokesman, Olumide Adedeji, members expressed shock and concern that the suspect, allegedly wanted for murder, kidnapping, and robbery, continues to move freely across Ilesa and other parts of Ìjèsà land without apparent restraint. “It is alarming and deeply troubling that an individual declared wanted for grave crimes can still be seen openly in our communities, moving about without fear or consequence,” the group stated. It will be recalled that Solomon Adefisoye has been declared wanted for the murder of some Ijesa youths.  The list of those allegedly murdered through Solo Iwara's activities include:  Gbenga Ogbara and ...

By Amuda Jimoh - Lokoja Hon. Emmanuel Obaro, representing Yagba East, has released a comprehensive list of projects, donations, legislative actions, and support initiatives executed between 2023 and 2026, covering infrastructure, security, education, economic empowerment, and oversight functions. Infrastructure & Water The scorecard lists ₦20 million worth of constituency projects delivered across 10 wards in 2025. Completed works include four lock-up shops at Itedo-Makutu, Oja-Oba; renovation of four classroom blocks in Makutu; and a UBE-facilitated renovation of four classrooms at Takete Isao Primary School. Other projects are a pavilion at Ijowa Alaofin with an additional ₦500,000 support, drainage construction at Itedo-Makutu Open Field and near Government Lodge at Second ECWA, and a solar-powered borehole at Idofin valued at ₦1 million. Obaro also secured a federal motorized borehole for Ward 08, Makutu, and facilitated repairs of seven boreholes across the Isanlu ...

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...