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By Our Correspondent The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, and Chairman,  Okun Media Professionals, Chief Olugbemi Femi, has thrown his weight behind the proposed Power Rotation Summit in Kogi State, describing the initiative as an important platform for dialogue, political balance and peaceful coexistence among the people of the state. Chief Femi said the name given to the gathering—whether dialogue, summit or workshop—should not be the major issue, stressing that what matters is the opportunity it provides for Kogites to discuss political equity, inclusion and the future of the state. He stated that as long as the process contributes to achieving a balanced political arrangement in Kogi State, he supports the initiative and believes that all stakeholders should participate in the conversation. “Whatever name is called, either dialogue, summit or workshop, in as much as power is balanced in Kogi State, I am in support of the Power Rotation ...

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on South-South Mobilization, Hon. Abu Micheal, has rallied massive support for the second term bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, as Ijaw Communities resident in Kogi State declared total and unalloyed loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Abu Micheal, who also doubles as President of South-South States Residents in Kogi State, stated this in Lokoja during a strategic solidarity meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Ijaw Communities drawn from Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Edo States resident across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State on Sunday. The meeting, which was attended by the Acting Secretary of Southerners in Kogi, Hon. Kingsley Oshilim, and other grassroots Coordinators, was convened to appreciate the Ijaw Communities for their grassroots mobilization and to consolidate support for the Renewed Hope Agenda at the federal lev...

The Working People United (WoPU), a coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the most viable candidate for Nigerians in the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists after the 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba, which was attended by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other Delta state government functionaries, WoPU’s Coordinator-General, Comrade (Prince) Williams Eniredonana Akporeha, commended the President’s leadership over the past three and a half years, and said that their is Hope for our country Nigeria.  He described Tinubu’s administration as bold and courageous in confronting challenges that previous governments had avoided. Akporeha stressed that among the current contenders, only President Tinubu has demonstrated the vision and capacity to restore Nigeria’s greatness and to build on the foundation of Nigeria founding fathers. He urged Nigerians, espe...

The Plateau Democratic Movement (PDM), has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate alleged abuse of office in the removal of Mr Amos Azi as Chairman of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST). The petition, signed by the group’s Chairman, Ishaya Turba and Secretary, Iliya Mangai, was addressed to the ICPC’s chairman and made available to newsmen on Fiday in Lokoja,  Kogi, North CentralNigeria. The PDM questioned the sudden coming in of Mr Aminu Junaidu as IST Chairman shortly after Azi secured a second tenure. The group argued that Azi was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, while junaidu allegedly got the directive to take over the position from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The PDM also copied the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the SGF, the Minister of Finance, Senate Committee on Capital Market, EFCC and Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Publ...

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