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Lokojw, Kogi State — His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa and Chairman, Mopamuro Traditional Council, has formally endorsed the forthcoming 100 Most Influential and Impactful Global Nigerians Award scheduled to hold on 3rd December, 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. The endorsement came when a delegation of the Award Planning Committee paid a courtesy visit to the revered monarch at his private residence in Lokoja. The delegation was led by the Planning Committee Chairman, Hon. John Oniwaye Ogede1. Receiving the delegation, Oba Ibeun expressed excitement over the noble objectives of the award initiative, describing it as a timely platform to celebrate Nigerians who are driving positive change both at home and in the diaspora. The traditional ruler commended the International Institute of Chattered Peace l, Conflict, Climate Change and Technology Strategy Management and it's organizers for their vision and commitment to national developm...

Stakeholders from various polling units, wards, and the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, gathered to review their progress, strategies, and renew their commitment towards securing a resounding victory for Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Makinde/ Daura Presidential ticket in the forthcoming presidential election. The stakeholders under the auspices of Kaduna Grassroots and Mobilisation Drive being coordinated by Hon. Danladi Boyis Hassan and Tachio John met in Barnawa, Kaduna,  North West Nigeria, on Sunday with a strong resolve and pledge to deliver the APM and Makinde/Daura ticket come Jan. 16, 2027. Hassan, in his welcoming remarks, said that the essence of the gathering was to provide Nigerians with an alternative come 2027 and mobilize support for Makinde/Daura tickets. He urged Nigerians to trust and believe in Makinde/Daura presidential ticket to cast their votes for them as the most qualified and credible persons that could rescue Nigeria from total c...

Stakeholders from various polling units, wards, and the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, gathered to review their progress, strategies, and renew their commitment towards securing a resounding victory for Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Makinde/ Daura Presidential ticket in the forthcoming presidential election. The stakeholders under the auspices of Kaduna Grassroots and Mobilisation Drive being coordinated by Hon. Danladi Boyis Hassan and Tachio John met in Barnawa, Kaduna,  North West Nigeria, on Sunday with a strong resolve and pledge to deliver the APM and Makinde/Daura ticket come Jan. 16, 2027. Hassan, in his welcoming remarks, said that the essence of the gathering was to provide Nigerians with an alternative come 2027 and mobilize support for Makinde/Daura tickets. He urged Nigerians to trust and believe in Makinde/Daura presidential ticket to cast their votes for them as the most qualified and credible persons that could rescue Nigeria from total c...

The Kogi East Districts Development Association (KEDDA) has constituted a seven-member screening and engagement committee to assess the credibility and capacity of candidates contesting for the Kogi East Senatorial seat in the January 16, 2027 National Assembly election. The President-General of KEDDA, Dr. Aaron Omaye, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, outlining resolutions reached at the association's meeting held on Saturday, October 25, 2026. According to him, the committee will coordinate the engagement process and submit its report to the association's General Assembly on or before November 21, 2026. Reaffirming KEDDA's status as a non-partisan, non-religious and inclusive community development organisation, Dr Omaye said the association's primary interest remains the peace, unity and prosperity of Kogi East. He explained that KEDDA would engage with all candidates contesting for the senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, irrespective of ...

More than 100 residents of Lokongoma community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State have benefited from an empowerment scheme facilitated by renowned philanthropist, Ambassador Gabriel Abinu. The initiative is aimed at providing economic relief to beneficiaries and ensuring that Abinu's philanthropic interventions make meaningful impacts at the grassroots. Addressing the beneficiaries, Amb. Abinu said his passion for touching lives was driven by his commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable members of society. Represented by Comrade Shaibu Shaibu Bello, the philanthropist recalled several interventions he had undertaken across Lokoja and its environs, including women and youth empowerment programmes, free scholarship schemes for students, the provision of boreholes and other initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of ordinary citizens. "We are doing this not for political gains or with expectations of anything in return. It has always ...

The Allied People's Movement (APM) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are working in synchrony to ensure that the party’s presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde emerge victorious at the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat, former Minister of Aviation and Director-General (DG) of the APM National Campaign Council (NCC), disclosed this during a meeting at Enugu on Wednesday with candidates vying for various positions in the five South-Eastern states. The DG said that APM is graciously using PDP structures across the country to actualise Makinde's presidential ambition.  He said his duty as DG of the APM Campaign Council is to canvass votes from patriotic Nigerians for Makinde's victory to salvage Nigeria from poverty, hunger and insecurity. "The meeting is for us to to have heart-to-heart discussions on how to approach the forthcoming general elections for victory, across all elective positions.  "We are glad meeting ...