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The Anaja Gaku of Ganaja Community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, *Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu Jibrin*, has clarified that the stool of Onu Igala, Ganaja remains vacant, dismissing claims making the rounds on social media that a new traditional ruler has been installed. The Anaja Gaku stated this when he received newsmen in his palace at Ganaja on Tuesday. Speaking through an interpreter, the traditional ruler said the lingering issue surrounding the Onu Igala of Ganaja stool has been on for a long time, but no appointment has been made yet. According to him, following the demise of the former Onu Igala, Ganaja, consultations are still ongoing among the relevant ruling houses. He noted that while some groups have claimed it is the turn of Idah, Ankpa and others, the community is yet to take a final decision. Alhaji Jibrin said as the paramount ruler of Ganaja, it is his responsibility to ensure that due process is followed in line with tradition, and that whoever will emerge...

ANNOUNCEMENT: 40 DAYS FIDAU PRAYERS FOR LATE ALHAJI DR IBRAHIM IDRIS CON (IBRO) This is to notify the general public that the 40 Days Fidau Prayers for our late father, leader and statesman, *Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Idris CON (IBRO)*, former Executive Governor of Kogi State, will take place as follows: *Date:* 29th October, 2026  *Venue:* Residence of HE Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Idris at Abejukolo, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State  *Time:* 10:00 AM Prompt All family members, friends, well-wishers, political associates and members of the public are cordially invited  Come One, Come All May Almighty Allah accept our prayers and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus Signed: *Hon Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Ahmadu PhD OON Chairman, 40th Day Prayers Organising Committee

A group, Concerned Citizens of Idah, has called on Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, to review the appointment of the Secretary of Idah Local Government Area. In a press statement signed by Chief Akwu Goodman and made available to newsmen on Monday in Idah, the group alleged marginalization in the appointment of key officials in the local government. The group claimed that the current Secretary of Idah LGA, Grace Parker, is not an indigene of the area, alleging that she hails from Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.  According to the statement, the position of Local Government Secretary should be occupied by an indigene of Idah, which the group described as the ancestral headquarters of the Igala Kingdom. "Idah is home to numerous highly educated and capable women of integrity. To repeatedly appoint a non-indigenous person to the position of Local Government Secretary is unacceptable to the people of Idah," the statement quoted Goodman as sa...

By Our Reporter The Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Mohammed Sanni Gambo, has condoled with the family of Alhaji Adama Ibrahim, Ward Chairman of Mozum Ward in Bassa Local Government Area, who passed away on Sunday. In a condolence message issued on Monday, Hon. Gambo described the late grassroots leader as a dedicated and meritorious party man who served with uncommon loyalty in every capacity he found himself. According to the State Chairman, the deceased was a great ally and will be remembered as one of his last men standing - a very rare and dependable supporter of the PDP in Bassa Local Government and Kogi State at large. Hon. Gambo noted that the late Alhaji Ibrahim also served as Protocol Officer to former Council Chairman, Hon. Maigida, where he distinguished himself with humility, commitment and loyalty to the cause of the party and the people. He said the death of the Mozum Ward Chairman is a huge loss not only to his immediate famil...

A stakeholder in Ajaokuta Local Government Area and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Kogi State, Mr. Aminu Salami, has led a delegation of leaders from the local government on a congratulatory visit to the newly sworn-in Executive Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government, Hon. Mohammed Haruna Ganaja. The delegation visited the Chairman shortly after his swearing-in ceremony to felicitate with him on his electoral victory. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Salami expressed joy over the emergence of Hon. Ganaja, describing his victory as a victory for all the people of Ajaokuta.  He noted that expectations are high, but expressed confidence in the new chairman's capacity to deliver purposeful leadership. "This is a moment of celebration for all of us. We are happy to see you as Chairman today. God is with you and our prayer is that He will grant you wisdom and strength to succeed," Salami said. The Permanent Se...

All Progressive Congress (APC) Party's campaign train has been assured of a rousy welcome to Kaduna State. Director General of APC Support Group; Vision for Economic, Continuity, Transformation, Opportunity and Reform ( VECTOR) Asiwaju Asiru Idris in a statement made available to newsmen inLokoja said VECTOR in collaboration with others have mobilized for an avalanche of party leaders and supporters across Kaduna state and beyond. Ashiwaju maintained that the state will play host to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice president Kashim Shetima and his wife as well. Others according to him includes; Director General, Presidential  Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, all members of APC Presidential Campaign Council and all VECTOR 2027 members. Kaduna State Governor, His Excellency Uba Sanni and the State Commissioner for Finance Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed are the primary host according to him. Hassan Abubakar- Ed...