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LOKOJA — The Youth Wing of the Igbo Development Association in Kogi State, the *Igbo Youth Congress (IYC)*, has elected new officials to run the affairs of the body for the next four years. The election, held in Lokoja, saw *Mr. Chinedu Emeka* emerge unopposed as the new President-General of the Congress. Speaking shortly after his election, Mr. Emeka expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in him. He described his emergence as "a call to service" and assured that he would not betray the trust of Igbo youths in the state.   He also commended the outgoing President, *Chief Hon. Iweha Empire*, who doubles as the Special Senior Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Surveillance, for what he called "unprecedented achievements" during his tenure. Mr. Emeka pledged to consolidate on the legacies of the outgoing administration, noting that he served under Chief Iweha as his Vice. The outgoing President, Chief Iweha E...

LOKOJA — *Al-Qiblah International Centre for Qur'anic Memorization and Islamic Teachings* has announced the commencement of admissions into its specialized Qur'anic education programmes for the new session. In a statement released by the Management, the Centre said the programmes are open to the general public, parents, guardians, and all lovers of the Qur'an in Kogi State and beyond. The Centre is offering three structured memorization tracks:   - *One Year Intensive Qur'anic Memorization Programme*   - *One and a Half Year Qur'anic Memorization Programme*   - *Two Years Comprehensive Qur'anic Memorization Programme* In addition, *dedicated adult classes for men and women* have been introduced for those who wish to learn proper Qur'anic recitation, memorization, and basic Islamic teachings at their own pace. According to the Management, the mission of Al-Qiblah is to nurture students with a strong Qur'anic foundation, excellent character, an...

By Our Reporter. DEKINA — The *Frontier Club of Nigeria* has donated ₦10,000 cash assistance to each displaced resident of Ochipu Community, Dekina LGA, who are currently taking refuge in Dekina Town following a recent bandit attack. The delegation, led by Prof. Danladi Musa who represented the Club Chairman, Dr. Yahaya Husseini and Ahmadu Akoh among other members, first payed a courtesy visit to the *Achema/District Head of Dekina, HRH Alhaji Chief Ismaila Husseini Eiji*, before proceeding to the distribution venue. Speaking at the palace, Prof. Musa said the visit was to identify and empathize with victims of the Ochipu crisis.   “We are here today because we cannot ignore the suffering of our brothers and sisters displaced from Ochipu. What we are offering may not solve all their challenges, but it will provide some relief and remind them that they are not alone,” he said.   He added that the club will intensify advocacy for peace and appeal to corpora...

 — The Oba of  Yorubas in Kogi State, *His Royal Highness, Oba Bello Audu, Oke-Owoniboy*, has expressed gratitude to Governor  Ahmed Usman Ododo for elevating his stool to first-class status. Speaking with journalists in Lokoja, the monarch described the elevation on 4th July 2026 as a clear demonstration of the governor’s love for the Yoruba people in the state. “I am overwhelmed with joy. My Yoruba community, my brothers and sisters, my wives, children and grandchildren are happy for this magnanimity,” Oba Audu said.  He described the governor as an ebullient, pragmatic, patriotic, dedicated, humble, able, amiable and kind-hearted Leader , saying he. is the Jagomolu of Yoruba Kingdom. He prayed for God’s protection and guidance upon the governor and his family, and thanked First Lady *Hajia Sefinat Ododo* as well. as the entire cabinet of the Governor for "doing the right thing at the right time.” Assessing the governor’s three years in office, the Oba ...

KOGI: THE MOURNING CONTINUES An Appeal for Reflection, Unity, and a New Beginning for the Igala Nation The story of the Igala nation in recent decades has been marked by repeated moments of grief. From the death of Dr. Stephen Achema in 1999, to the tragic loss of Prince Abubakar Audu in 2015, and Chief James Ocholi, SAN in 2016, our people have continued to mourn. These were not merely the deaths of prominent individuals; they represented significant losses to the political, intellectual, and leadership capital of the Igala nation. Since then, many of our people have expressed the painful feeling that our political influence, opportunities, and voice within Kogi State and Nigeria have steadily diminished. Whether this perception is entirely accurate or not, it reflects genuine concerns that deserve thoughtful discussion rather than silence. Yet, while we lament what has been lost, we must also ask ourselves difficult questions. Have we remained united in defending our common interests...

By Our Reporter - _LOKOJA_ — The Governments of Kogi and Abia States have jointly commended *Hon. Chief Iweha O. Empire*, Senior Special Assistant on Surveillance to the Kogi State Governor and President of Igbo Youth Congress [IYC] Lokoja, for his outstanding contributions to community development, water provision, and youth empowerment across both states. The Kogi State Governor, *Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo*, gave the commendation in a message delivered at the commissioning of two boreholes initiated by his SSA on Surveillance in Lokoja. The Governor was represented by the *Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Uchiola Egwaba*.  described Governor Ododo as "Igbo-friendly" and a strong ally of the Igbo community in Kogi.   Rt. Hon. Comfort Uchiola noted that Hon. Empire has completed five borehole projects — two in Abia State and three in Kogi State — and has also empowered many youths through scholarships. ...