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The Executive Chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Cosmas Ilemona Atabor, has described plans to construct a befitting palace for the Chairman of the Traditional Council of Chiefs as a welcome development. Speaking at the N800 million appeal fundraising ceremony organized by the Igalamela Community Development Association ICDA in Ajaka, Barr. Atabor called on sons and daughters of the community to unite and turn the long-standing aspiration into reality. He also made a financial contribution toward the project. Chairman of the occasion and former Executive chairman of the Local Government Comrade Zakito Umar in his opening remarks   described the initiative as commendable and long overdue. He said the Etemahi as Chairman of the Traditional Council of Chiefs, deserved a palace that reflects his status and role in the traditional institution. “I commend the organizers of this launching. It is long overdue for our Etemahi of Igal...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

*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...