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Kogi Foils Major Arms Smuggling Plot, Prevents Planned Criminal Attack

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The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a large cache of arms and ammunition allegedly destined for criminal elements seeking to destabilise the state, in what officials described as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat insecurity. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the operation was carried out through a coordinated effort involving local security operatives under the Kogi State security architecture, the Hybrid Forces operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army. The government disclosed that security agencies acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of arms and ammunition intended for criminal groups operating within and around Kogi State. Intelligence reports identified a Volkswagen Golf II vehicle allegedly being used to transport the weapons. Acting...
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Hon. Gabriel Bello Marks Yahaya Bello’s Leadership Legacy with Healthcare Initiative

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Over 1,000 Kogi Residents Benefit from Free Medical and Eye Care Outreach No fewer than 1,000 residents of Kogi State benefitted from a free medical and eye care outreach organized under the RKBloom Medical Outreach and sponsored by Hon. Gabriel Bello in honour of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The outreach, held at the Reference Hospital, provided a wide range of healthcare services, including medical consultations, eye screenings, blood pressure checks, free medications, and the distribution of prescription and medicated glasses to beneficiaries. The initiative attracted healthcare professionals and volunteers who offered quality medical services to underserved members of the community, with particular attention given to elderly residents suffering from vision-related challenges. Speaking on the outreach, Hon. Gabriel Bello said the programme was organized to celebrate the legacy of service, compassion, and people-oriented leadership associated with fo...
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ADC DEREGISTRATION SCARE: “ADC WILL BE ON THE 2027 BALLOT, OUR VICTORY SHALL BE LOUD” — IDRUFEM ASSURES CONSTITUENTS

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***House of Representatives Candidate Dismisses Deregistration Threat, Urges Massive Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027 Polls Dr. Idris Rufus Oluwafemi (IDRUFEM), the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has reassured party supporters and constituents that the ADC remains a legally recognized political party and will undoubtedly feature on the ballot in the forthcoming general elections. Reacting to the recent judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which reportedly ordered the deregistration of the ADC and several other political parties, IDRUFEM described the ruling as a “jankara judgment” that lacks legal foundation and cannot withstand judicial scrutiny. In a statement made available to newsmen, the frontline politician urged party faithful, supporters, and members of the electorate across Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency to rema...
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Kogi West Senatorial Race Controversy: Allegations of Pressure As Hon. Aro, Council Chairmen Visit Iluke Bunu

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.... Insiders claim fresh push to market Hon. Sam Aro despite Karimi’s APC primary victory Fresh controversy is trailing the Kogi West Senatorial District as allegations emerged that Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo has directed Hon. Sam Aro, former House of Representatives Member, to visit Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu LGA alongside Council Chairmen from the District.  According to insider reports, the visit is the latest attempt aimed at forcing Hon. Aro on the people of Kogi West, month after the district overwhelmingly voted Senator Sunday Karimi as the people’s choice during the last APC Senatorial District primaries. The primary results remain in the public domain. Sources revealed that the Iluke Bunu tour is being packaged as a constituency outreach meant to win the hearts of the people and project Hon. Aro as sensitive to local challenges. But critics within the delegation described it as another round of propaganda in a contest they insist has already been decided.  ...
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NUJ Condemns Arrest of Kogi Journalist, Threatens Boycott of Abejide, NSCDC Activities

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D, has condemned the arrest of the Editor of Kogi Report, Mr. Opeyemi Owoeye, by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), allegedly on the directive of the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide. The union warned that it may boycott all activities associated with the federal lawmaker if such actions persist. Addressing journalists during a press conference in Lokoja, the Vice President of NUJ Zone D, Mr. Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, described the circumstances surrounding the incident as a dangerous trend capable of undermining press freedom and democratic governance in Nigeria. He also warned that the union could place an embargo on the coverage of NSCDC activities in Kogi State should the agency engage in further acts of intimidation or aggression against journalists. Adeiza maintained that if the lawmaker had any grievances regarding the publication in question, he...
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WHEN HERITAGE BECOMES A PATHWAY TO DEVELOPMENT: REFLECTIONS ON THE SILVER JUBILEE OF THE ARINJALE OF ISE-EKITI

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By Ambassador Tosin Michael Owonifari Communities are remembered not only for the infrastructure they build, but also for the heritage they preserve. Roads, bridges, and buildings may define a generation, but culture, history, and tradition define a civilisation. As Ise-Ekiti prepares to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the reign of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adetunji David Ayodele Ajayi, PhD, MON, JP, Aweloye II, the Arinjale of Ise-Ekiti, beginning on 27 July 2026, the occasion presents an opportunity to reflect on a subject that extends far beyond one community or one traditional institution. It invites us to ask an important national question: How can Nigeria better preserve and utilise its cultural heritage as a catalyst for unity, education, tourism, and sustainable development? Across the world, nations that successfully preserve their cultural heritage often enjoy benefits that extend beyond history itself. Their festivals attract visitors, stimulate local economies, str...
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GOVERNOR ODODO VISITS FOREST GUARD TRAINING CAMP, REAFFIRMS RESOLVE TO FLUSH OUT CRIMINALS FROM KOGI FORESTS

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to reclaiming the state's forests from criminal elements, declaring that there will be no safe haven for terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals operating within Kogi State. The Governor made the declaration during a visit to the training camp of newly recruited Forest Guard Trainees, where he encouraged them to embrace the responsibility ahead with discipline, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to service. Addressing the trainees, Governor Ododo noted that one of the major security challenges confronting the state is the vast expanse of forests that have remained largely unoccupied and unguarded, creating opportunities for criminal elements to establish hideouts and launch attacks on innocent citizens. He explained that the recruitment and training of Forest Guards form a critical component of the state's broader security strategy aimed at strengthening su...
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