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KOGI: THE MOURNING CONTINUESAn Appeal for Reflection, Unity, and a New Beginning for the Igala Nation

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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...
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Gov Ododo, Gov Otti Hail Hon. Iweha Empire For Water Projects, Youth Empowerment In Kogi And Abia*

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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. ...
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Kogi State Government Should Institute a Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the "Miracle Examination Centre" at Olowa

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The Ane-Igala Socio-Cultural Development Association (AISCDA) has called on the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, to immediately constitute an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the so-called "Miracle Examination Centre" at Olowa, which has become a source of national embarrassment and has cast a shadow over the image of Kogi State. The disturbing reports and visuals emerging from the examination centre portray a completely dilapidated, neglected and deserted environment that is grossly unfit for any academic exercise, especially a public examination. Such a facility raises serious concerns about the integrity of the education system, the welfare and safety of candidates, and the credibility of the processes that led to the approval of the centre. AISCDA believes that there is far more to this unfortunate incident than is presently known. It is therefore imperative that the invest...
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Nigeria’s Annual Flood Crisis: Time To Move From Relief To Resilience.

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_By Husseini Abubakar_ Climate change is no longer a distant warning for Nigeria. It is a lived reality. Across the country, and most severely in communities along the Rivers Niger and Benue and in coastal states, the consequences arrive every rainy season with predictable devastation. Thousands of Nigerians are rendered homeless. Entire farmlands are washed away. Livelihoods built over decades disappear in a single night. The floods do not discriminate by region, class, or political affiliation. This environmental crisis is compounded by another: insecurity. Families displaced by water often run straight into hunger, poverty, and unsafe camps. A child who loses a home to flood should not also lose a future to instability. Despite years of intervention, Nigeria’s mitigation efforts have not matched the scale of the problem. The gap is not only technical. It is political. It is institutional. It is also moral — rooted in weak political will and corruption that diverts resour...
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UN Probe: We Are on Same Page with Makinde : APM

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By Our Reporter  The need to for a United Nations probe advocated by the Oyo state Governor,  and Allied People’s Movement APM Presidential candidate, Engr Seyi Makinde on the rescue of Oyo 44 is desiring.  This will prove cynics,  political gladiators earlier wrong impression on the complicity and allegations by the former Ekiti state Governor,  Ayodele Fayose and some quarters that the governor was responsible for the abduction of teachers and pupils. A statement released on Tuesday and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party , Abubakar Yusuf said the need became necessary in view of the wrong impression,  politicisation of the entire ugly and unfortunate situation already created.  He defended the oyo state Governor who rule the state for over seven years without unblemish of insecurity and at the forefront of the creation of the regional security outfit,  'Amotekun' is now been accused of complicit on the sad situat...
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VC Ogbo Says PAAU Enforcing Master Plan, Commends Stakeholders for Supporting University’s Growth.

The Vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to upholding the university’s master plan and driving institutional development. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a former member of the Governing Council, Comrade Alhaji Ali Atabor, and the Publisher of Online Newsnowexpress, Alhaji Husseini Abubakar, the Vice Chancellor said the university is focused on order, discipline, and proper planning. He noted that one of the major steps taken by the current management was the relocation of indiscriminate shop allocations that had turned parts of the campus into a market.  According to him, the shops have now been moved to a designated market area in line with the university’s master plan. “What you see us doing is enforcing the master plan while some people are distorting it. Those who are distorting the master plan are crying that we are stepping on their toes, whereas we are only asking th...
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NANS North Central Zone Declares Support for Governor Ododo and President Tinubu Ahead of 2027 General Election

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By James Sani Students under the North Central Zone of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending their exemplary leadership. The Zone C Coordinator of NANS North Central Zone, Comrade Hussein Jemilu Ebbo, disclosed this while leading the zonal leadership on a visit to the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Lokoja. Comrade Ebbo described the leadership of Governor Ododo and President Tinubu as impressive, noting that their commitment to youth development in Kogi State and Nigeria at large warranted total support for their administration. He particularly commended Governor Ododo for the attention given to youth in Kogi State, especially in the area of appointments within his government. On behalf of the Zone, Comrade Ebbo declared their support for Governor Ododo and President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election in Ni...
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