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The Owe Common Front has reaffirmed its commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) while calling on political leaders in Kogi State and Kogi West to prioritise unity, cooperation and the long-term development of the Owe community. The group made the position known in a 10-point resolution adopted at its meeting held on Monday, August 31, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Chief Julius Arokoyo, Obamudi of Oweland, and Secretary, Mr. Augustine Ajibade. In the resolution, the Owe Common Front said its continued support for the APC would go hand in hand with its commitment to protecting the welfare, unity, development and future of the Owe people. The group recognised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State and leader of the APC in the state, while also acknowledging the responsibilities of federal legislators representing Kogi West to advance the interests of their constituents. It urged political leaders to work together and complement one another despi...

“A MARGINALIZED SYSTEM CANNOT BE USED TO JUSTIFY EQUITY AGAINST THE PEOPLE; EVIL CANNOT CURE EVIL.” The 2027 Kogi State governorship election is gradually becoming much more than another contest for political power. It is increasingly shaping up as a defining moment in the state's political history—a moment that will force Kogi people to confront questions of equity, inclusion, political rotation, democratic choice and the right of every major section of the state to aspire to the highest office. At the centre of that conversation is the growing agitation for Kogi West, particularly the Okun people, to produce the next governor of the state in 2027. The metaphor contained in the headline is simple but politically powerful. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It does not remain permanently in the middle. In a plural society such as Kogi, political power should similarly not be regarded as the permanent possession of any geographical, ethnic or political bloc....

An Ijesa-based youth advocacy group, Ijesa Intellectuals, has rejected calls for the recall of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, describing the move as politically motivated and a reflection of inadequate understanding of the constitutional requirements for recalling a serving senator. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ilesa by it's spokesman, Yinka Aluko, the group said those behind the recall campaign were attempting to exploit political sentiments to undermine the senator's standing in Osun East Senatorial District. The group argued that the recall process was a constitutionally prescribed procedure involving substantial mobilisation of voters and verification by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rather than a political petition. It said, “An averagely educated Nigerian knows that recall process is not a joke like the jokers and their sponsors thought; however, it is important we educate them and alert Ijesas in particular about the despe...

In a move to deepen grassroots support for the administration of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, the Southerners in Kogi State have concluded arrangements to empower over 1,000 market women across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The initiative, tagged “South-South Traders and Market Women Empowerment Fund in Support of Ododo,” is designed as a grant, not a loan, aimed at strengthening economic resilience among traders while also mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement signed by Kingsley Oshilim, Acting Secretary of Southerners in Kogi State, the program reflects a shift “from handouts to sustainable wealth creation” in line with the economic priorities of the Ododo administration. Under the arrangement, 50 market women will be selected from each LGA, with 100 beneficiaries in Lokoja, which will serve as the pilot for the flag-off.   Governor Ododo is expected to formally launch the first phase of the scheme in Lokoja...

By Our Reporters A senior media professional and former Managing Director of DailyTrust Newspaper , HRH Akogun Isiaq Ajibola, has urged  Nigerians to guard against fake news as social media deepens democracy warning that the growing democratisation of information must be accompanied by greater responsibility among citizens. Ajibola  made the call on Wednesday as a Special Guest of Honour at the public lecture titled “Economic Reforms and Sustainable Economic Development in a Democracy,” held at the National Merit House, Abuja. Reflecting on the role of the media in Nigeria’s democratic journey, He recalled that the struggle against military rule and for the restoration of democracy was championed largely by courageous independent media organisations and journalists who operated under difficult circumstances. He noted, however, that the media landscape has changed fundamentally with the emergence of smartphones and social media. “In those days, the independent media...

Concerned journalists in Plateau State have strongly condemned a purported attack on the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),  Mrs Ayuku Pwaspo, by a supposed member of the Plateau publishers Association, Mr Andrew Nanyak.  The group made the condemnation in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday.  The journalists rejected what they described as an attempt by Mr. Nanyak popularly known as Shaks, to blackmail, disparage and undermine the integrity of the NUJ  Chairman Nanyak was alleged to have attacked Mrs Pwaspo for not handling the leadership crisis in the state Correspondents Chapel as expected, and ciirculated on social media. The group described Nanyak's comments as very unfortunate and an effort to create unnecessary division among journalists, particularly the NUJ leadership and the Plateau State Government. According to the group, journalists in the state had collectively passed a vote of confidence in the Com...

Dr Suberu Yusuf-John,  Special Adviser (SA) to Kogi Governor,  Alhaji Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety Matters has empowered 27 persons with funds and distributed wrappers to 300 elderly persons in Ege/Iruvochinomi Ward in Adavi Local Government Area of the State. Speaking during the occasion graced by Government officials, stakeholders and community leaders,  Dr Yusuf-John said that the gesture was his own way of giving back to  the people in his ward in appreciation of God's grace upon his life.  Yusuf-John expressed profound gratitude to the Auditor-Generalvof Local Government Areas, Hon.  Yakubu Adabenege, other government officials, religious and community leaders for gracing the occasion.  . The SA described Hon. Yakubu Adabenege as his leader and mentor over the years and that his presence was a huge encouragement to him and the people of Ege-Iruvochinomi Ward.  The SA said, "My journey in politics and public service has b...

By Abu Micheal  When Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo rolled out brand new buses for the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and the Joint Negotiating Council in Kogi State in the last few days, it was more than a gesture. For workers across the 21 LGAs, it was the latest proof that labour matters in this administration, and that the man at the helm understands that the strength of government is measured by the welfare of its workforce. Since assuming office, Governor Ododo has deliberately positioned workers at the center of governance. The jinx of salary delays that once defined public service in the state has been broken. Salaries are now paid promptly and consistently at both state and local government levels. For local government workers who for years endured percentage payments, the shift to full payment has restored dignity to the job and confidence in government. The administration also sustained the payment of the N72,000 new minimum wage...

The APC Integrity Group, Lokoja, has congratulated Abdulrahman  Gentle, Shehu Ebaiya, Aliyu Umar Sulaiman Aguye and Karimi on their Victory at the last Primary election, describing the developments as an opportunity to strengthen unity and cohesion within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group, led by its Chairman, Hon. M.M. Yusuf Alabi, also reaffirmed its support for the leadership of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement, Alabi said political contests were bound to produce different outcomes, but stressed that the overriding objective should remain the unity, stability and overall success of the APC. He urged party members, supporters and stakeholders to put the contests behind them and unite in the interest of the party and the people of Kogi State. The group particularly commended those who did not emerge victorious, describing their conduct and continued commitment to the party as a demonstration of politic...

By Abu Micheal  Never in the history of representation has Omala State Constituency gotten it as good as it is today. From Abejukolo to Bagana, from Oforachi to Icheke, from Ijaha to Alloma, from the Anyigba-Omala axis to the riverine communities, the story is the same. The people are seeing government up close, and they like what they see. It is for this reason that the general belief across Omala today is simple and direct: Omala will be better with another term for Hon. Umar Yahaya. Hon. Umar Yahaya, popularly called “Connect,” has brought a new face to representation in Omala State Constituency. He is a man sold out to leaving marks on the sands of time. In the Kogi State House of Assembly, his name has become a reference point. Colleagues cite him. Communities point to him. And constituents measure other lawmakers against him. As published in time past, Hon. Umar’s accomplishments are numerous and cut across every sector that touches the life of the people. In educ...

...Reflecting On Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem’s Representation, Why 2027 Must Consolidate The Gains   By Abu Micheal In politics, the true test of a mandate is not the noise that announced it, but the work that follows it.   Two years after he was first elected to represent Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, SEA, has turned that test into a reference point. The verdict from the 14 wards is already forming: this is a justified mandate, and it requires another term. Another term is not about continuity for its own sake. It is about consolidation. It is about giving a lawmaker who has found his footing the room to bring his ingenuity and experience to bear, to deepen what he started, and to make sustainability the centerpiece of representation. In the lawmaking chamber, laws are not made in one session. Impact is built over time, through relationships, through follow-through, and through the experience ...

LOKOJA — Dr. Idris Rufus Oluwafemi (IDRUFEM), candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, has warmly felicitated with his beloved Ẹ̀gbọ́n, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd.), Security Adviser to the Kogi State Government, on the occasion of his milestone birthday anniversary. In a heartfelt message laced with the warmth of brotherhood, IDRUFEM described Commander Omodara as not only a distinguished public servant but also a respected elder brother and worthy son of Bunu Kingdom, whose years of service, commitment and dedication to the people continue to inspire. He emphasised that political differences between the ADC and APC cannot diminish the bond of brotherhood, mutual respect and shared commitment to the advancement of their people. “Ẹ̀gbọ́n Jerry, today I celebrate you not merely as a security adviser or an APC brother, but as my elder brother, a fellow Bunu son and a man whose life of service deserves honour,” IDRUFEM...

Ahead of the forthcoming Kogi East Senatorial District election, a quiet but decisive shift is happening across the nine local governments. In markets, campuses, town halls and community meetings, one name keeps surfacing with a sense of expectation that has not been felt in a long time. Q.S. Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, the maverick and intelligently mobile candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has stepped into the race not with noise, but with presence, and the people are responding. From reports in the Media and other verifiable platforms, the story of Q.S. is not being written by handlers in faraway offices. It is being written by the people who have met him, who have asked him questions, and who have watched him take notes instead of making promises he cannot keep. That is why there is both hope and fear around his candidacy. Hope, because Kogi East believes it may have finally found a voice that will match its yearning. Fear, among those who benefit from the old o...

The Kogi State House of Assembly has resolved to issue a letter of commendation to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, in recognition of his outstanding vision, dedication, and contributions to national development. The resolution followed a motion moved by Hon. (Dr.) Suleiman Abdulrazak, who said the commendation was in appreciation of Dr. Abdullahi's pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State. Leading the debate, Hon. Abdulrazak described Dr. Abdullahi as a nation-builder whose quiet but impactful leadership has continued to deliver tangible benefits to Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole. He urged the Assembly to formally acknowledge the Energy Commission chief's exemplary patriotism, humility, and unwavering commitment to community development. In a related development, the ...

Our Reporter - Abuja Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Chief Thomas Ereyitomi as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Warri House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. The Judge on Thursday dismissed a suit brought against him by another aspirant for the Constituency, Dr Ekpoto Emmanuel challenging his nomination and submission of his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Dr Ekpoto Emmanuel had in the suit prayed the Court to nullify the participation and emergence of Thomas Ereyitomi as the duly nominated candidate of the APC for the Warri Federal Constituency. His grouse against Thomas Ereyitomi's nomination by APC was that he was a member of the APC and the Nigeria Democracy Congress (NDC) at the time he stood for the May 16 primary election that produced him. The plaintiff urged the Court to disqualify Ereyitomi who is the 3rd defendant in the suit and declare him, the law...

*Renewed Hope Agenda Is Evident in CUSTECH Osara –Says Vice-Chancellor* The Vice-Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, FNSE, has declared that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is visibly impacting the University through strategic interventions that have continued to transform the institution and improve the lives of its students. Prof. Abdulrahman made the remarks on Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, while delivering his goodwill message during the commissioning of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, Kogi State, located within the campus of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara. The landmark facility, a pilot project of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), was commissioned by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON. The Vice-Chancellor expressed profound appreciation to President B...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Kogi East Senatorial District, Dr. Joseph Erico, on Sunday led a delegation of party leaders, stakeholders, delegates, and other notable sons and daughters of Kogi East on a courtesy and appreciation visit to the former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, at his Abuja residence. The visit was to express profound appreciation to the former governor for his leadership, guidance, support and fatherly role before, during and after the party’s senatorial primary election, which culminated in the emergence of Dr. Erico as the APC candidate for Kogi East Senatorial District. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Hon. Edime Edime thanked Yahaya Bello for his unwavering commitment to the unity, peace and progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Kogi State. He described the former governor as a visionary leader whose dedication to fairness, inclusiveness and party cohesion has continued...