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*CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON YOUR WELL-DESERVED APPOINTMENT AS SUBSTANTIVE PROVOST, KOGI STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, IDAH**

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Sanitarian Umar Anataku Shaibu   Provost, Kogi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Idah   *Sir,* On behalf of the good people of Iyogbo Community, the host community, I wish to profoundly express our heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, for recognising and rewarding hard work, competency, result-oriented professionals, and effective administrators. Most appreciative of this is the recent appointment of our own and a veteran proponent, *Sanitarian Umar Anataku Shaibu*. We are indeed comfortable with you as a person and with your leadership approach. Your recognition of the host community in all your undertakings is a clear demonstration of inclusiveness and your understanding of corporate existence, and this is quite impressive. You are indeed confirmed as a developmental asset to the institution, judging from your antecedents during the period you served in an acting capacity. Iy...

*PAUL MUMEH: EX-TIMESMAN AT 60*

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By Richard Ihediwa At 60, some men count their years; others measure their impact. For Paul Mumeh, the story is unmistakably one of remarkable impact, enduring relevance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the decades, Paul Mumeh has carved an enviable niche as a consummate journalist, accomplished publicist, and strategic communicator. His professional journey reflects an uncommon blend of intellectual rigour, integrity, and dedication to service. From his distinguished days as Political Editor of the old Daily Times of Nigeria Plc to his role as Deputy Editor (Politics) at Daily Independent Newspapers, he demonstrated a profound understanding of Nigeria's political landscape and earned widespread respect within the media industry. I first met Mumeh, whom I fondly call "Oga Paul," in the early days of the Fourth Republic at the old Daily Times of Nigeria Plc. He was a relentless worker, meticulous in his craft, and exceptionally generous with hi...

*SDGs Graduates 75 Ambassadors from Edo NYSC Camp *

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By Our Reporter  The Edo State National Youth Service Corps NYSC Orientation Camp in Okada has partnered with Florish Foundation For Women and Youths, a non governmental organization, NGO to acquaint and sensitise prospective youth Corps members on the workings of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs with a view to domesticating it's activities. The three day training which ended on Wednesday commenced with 120 corps members out of the 2000 on the camp, with 75 volunteers determined to take the global program and it's 17 global goals to the nooks and crannies of the country during and after the service year . In view of the determination of the SDGs decade of action 2020-2030 Agenda few years away , the new corps members, volunteers and implementors will attract government at all levels , non governmental organizations, NGOs, the private sector , public spirited individuals and well to do in the society to imbibe the SDGs 17 Goals. While speaking at th...

*Ex-Kogi AG Sani Teidi Joins APC, Pledges to Mobilize Igala Land for Tinubu, Ododo 2027*

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*IDAH, Kogi State* — Former Accountant General of Kogi State and _Olimene Attah Igala_, Chief Dr. Sani Teidi Shaibu, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, pledging to mobilize the people of Igala land for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo ahead of 2027. Dr. Teidi spoke with newsmen in Idah shortly after his defection ceremony, which drew top party leaders including Kogi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Salifu Oyibo; State Auditor General, Alh. Yakubu Okala; and Kogi East APC Zonal Chairman, Hon. Ogwu Alhassan. Also present were local government chairmen, APC LGA chairmen, women groups led by Fawaz, party leaders, and scores of Teidi’s admirers. “I feel happy because I’m joining a party that is taking people to the promised land, delivering the dividends of democracy and taking care of the less privileged,” Teidi said. “As such, I’m glad to be associated with the party.” The former Accountant General described Governor Ahmed Us...

*Health Minister Pate: Laboratory Science Critical to Nigeria’s Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development*

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*LOKOJA, Kogi State* — The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has described reliable laboratory analysis as “the backbone of evidence-based decision making” for environmental protection, water resource management, and solid mineral exploration in Nigeria. Prof. Pate made the remarks on Tuesday in Lokoja through the Minister of State for Health and social welfare Dr.Iziaq Salako while declaring open the 9th Conference of Public Analysts, COPA ’26, and the Annual General Meeting of the Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria, STLAN. The conference, tagged “The Confluence Conference,” has as its theme: _Environmental Protection, Water Resource Management and Solid Mineral Exploration in Nigeria: The Role of Public Analysts in Sustainable Development._ The Minister, who was represented by the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, Prof. Abdulrahaman Shehu Ozovehe, said the Federal Government recognizes...

*Enrico Rallies Ankpa for Tinubu, Ododo Re-election, Secures Fresh Endorsements for Kogi East Senate Bid*

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Sorry *ANKPA, Nigeria, April 27, 2026* — Kogi East APC Senatorial Aspirant, Chief Dr. Joseph Ameh Enrico, on Sunday called on voters in Ankpa Federal Constituency to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term, saying it would keep Kogi East in the mainstream of national politics.   Chief Dr. Enrico made the call while addressing a cross-section of APC executives, members, stakeholders, and supporters at the Ankpa Township Stadium as part of his ongoing consultations for the 2027 Kogi East senatorial seat.   He said Governor Ododo deserves a second term because his “uncommon leadership” has endeared him to the people of the state.   Enrico thanked the mammoth crowd that trooped out to welcome him, noting that the large turnout was a clear demonstration of support for his ambition. He promised not to disappoint the people if given the mandate.   Also speaking, the Executive Chairman o...

*Peace Tournament: Flying Jet Of Odenyi Defeat Ogba United FC 2-1*

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By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja  The Flying Jet of Odenyi in Bassa local government area of Kogi State, on Saturday, defeated the top team in the ongoing Bassa Peace football championship, Ogba United FC by 2-1 The Flying Jet overwhelmed the Walloping Strikers of Ogba United FC in the first half of the game, as the Ogba boys could not clip the wing of the Flying Jet in the first half of the game, amid the overwhelming surprise by the Flying Jet of Odenyi.  The spectators were stunned, as the Flying Jet delivered two goals against the dexterous players of Ogba United FC, which tops the list with the highest points aggregate in the tournament  The impressive performance of Odenyi boys in the encounter puts the Flying Jet in a good stead to clinch victory in the tournament, as the Flying Jet celebrate their victory against Ogba United FC with a 2-1 win.  With the victory, all eyes now on Ogba United FC to humble the Ayede boys in the next semi-final encounter on 3...