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Celebrating a Life Well Lived: Family Announces Passing of Elder James Amedu, JP*

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*GLORIOUS EXIT*   *THOUGH PAINFUL, WE GIVE THANKS* With gratitude to God Almighty for a long and fulfilled life, the family of Elder James Amedu, JP, announces with deep sorrow the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and in-law. *Elder JAMES AMEDU, JP*   *Aged 85 Years*   *1st January, 1941 – 6th May, 2026* *FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS* *DAY 1: THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM*   *SERVICE OF SONGS / WAKE KEEP*   _Venue:_ Elder James Amedu’s Compound, Ugwolawo, Ofu LGA, Kogi State. *DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM*   *FUNERAL SERVICE*   _Venue:_ United Evangelical Church HQ, Ugwolawo, Ofu LGA, Kogi State.   *INTERMENT* follows immediately at Elder James Amedu’s Compound, Ugwolawo, Ofu LGA, Kogi State. *DAY 3: SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM*   *THANKSGIVING SERVICE*   _Venue:_ United Evangelical Church HQ, Ugwolawo, Ofu LGA,...

Forum of Omala APC Assembly Aspirants Endorses Ododo, Throws Weight behind Tinubu, Umar Yahaya Re-election Bid

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Former aspirants for the Omala State Constituency seat in the Kogi State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office, while also declaring support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the member representing Omala State Constituency, Hon. Umar Yahaya. The endorsement was made on Saturday during a stakeholders' meeting convened by Hon. Umar Yahaya "Connect", in Abuja. The gathering attracted prominent political stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area, including the Kogi State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi; former Nigerian Ambassador, Isaac Onuh; representatives of the Omala Local Government Council; and several aspirants who participated in the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Omala State Constituency seat. Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Yahaya expressed appreciation to the former aspirants for what he described as their ma...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Today, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary men whose strength builds homes, whose wisdom shapes generations, and whose sacrifices often go unseen but never go unrewarded. From all of us at Strong-Tower Network Synergies International, Publishers of Guinness Africa News Network Magazine, we pay special tribute to fathers across the globe, and particularly to African fathers—the silent heroes, tireless providers, faithful mentors, and steadfast pillars of their families and communities. You are the hands that lift, the voices that encourage, the hearts that protect, and the shoulders upon which dreams are built. Through your love, discipline, resilience, and unwavering commitment, you help create a better world and inspire a brighter future for generations yet unborn. Today, may you be celebrated for every sacrifice made in silence, every lesson taught with patience, and every act of love that has strengthened a family, a community, and a nation. Ma...

NUJ NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT ENDS IN ABUJA, STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE MEDIA-SECURITY PARTNERSHIP

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 The 2-day National Security Summit organized by the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, ended on Friday, 19 June 2026, with stakeholders urging stronger collaboration between the media and security agencies to curb insecurity nationwide. Alhaji Ali Atabor, a critical stakeholder of the union, attended the summit in Abuja.  He said the gathering provided a timely platform to address security concerns affecting Nigerians. The summit attracted NUJ members from across the country, including former Presidents and former National Secretaries.  Also present were key media stakeholders and representatives of heads of security agencies. Declaring the summit open on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stressed the need for collective action on security.  “The security challenge facing our nation has become a global challenge. Overcoming it requires collective responsibility from all stak...

MUSALIB CONSTRUCTION LIMITED CELEBRATES FORMER GOVERNOR YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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The Management and Staff of Musalib Construction Limited heartily congratulate the former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message issued to mark the celebration, the company described Alhaji Yahaya Bello as an exceptional leader, a visionary statesman, a fearless reformer, and a transformational figure whose bold leadership and commitment to the development of Kogi State continue to inspire many across Nigeria. According to the management, Alhaji Yahaya Bello's tenure as Governor was characterized by courageous decisions, innovative reforms, youth inclusion, security advancement, infrastructural development, and the empowerment of countless individuals who today occupy strategic positions in public and private service. The company noted that his leadership transcended politics, describing him as a mentor, father figure, and builder of leaders whose impact remains evident in...

Ododo Wins Governor of the Year Award on Security

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has been conferred with the award of Governor of the Year on Security in the forthcoming 100 Most Influential Progressives Award 2026, organized by The Progressives Magazine. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the notice of award was contained in a formal letter by the Publisher of The Progressives Magazine, Mallam Idris Jibril, on behalf of the Editorial Board and the Award Organizing Committee. According to the statement, the publication which also named the Kogi State Governor among 100 Most Influential Progressives noted that Governor Ododo emerged top in the security category following a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process that assessed governors across Nigeria on key governance and security performance indicators. According to the notice, the selection criteria, includes  " security interventions, protection of lives and property, collaboration with security agencies, conflic...

Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule's Death: Omera Opaluwa Lied Against Me for Cheap Political Gain — Comfort Onoja

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Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule's Death: Omera Opaluwa Lied Against Me for Cheap Political Gain — Comfort Onoja Says: “I’m Still Mourning My Mother and Twin Brother” A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Special Adviser on Immunization to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Comfort Onoja, has strongly rejected allegations by Omera Opaluwa that she mocked or celebrated the death of Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule, describing the claim as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Saturday in Lokoja, Kogi State Capital, the Igala-born politician, popularly known as Ododo Mama, said the report had left her heartbroken, especially as it surfaced at a time she is still grieving the recent loss of her mother and her twin brother, Hon. Simon Onoja, who served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. Hon. Onoja called on the immediate family of the late Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule, the I...