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JOHESU BEATS NMA 3-0 AS FTH LOKOJA FOOTBALL TEAM (THE LIFE SAVERS) WELCOMES NEW CMD PROF. OZOVEHE WITH NOVELTY MATCH; FORMER CMD ELESHIN, COACH APPLAUD STAFF UNITY*

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A three-aside novelty football match was organized to welcome Prof. Abdulrahaman Shehu Ozovehe on his assumption of office as the new Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja.   The competition, which began earlier in the week, culminated in a final between the Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, and the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA. The CMD performed the ceremonial kick-off before the game commenced shortly after 5 PM.   JOHESU took the lead with a goal ten minutes into the first half and went on to win 3-0. Both teams displayed skills and sportsmanship throughout the encounter.   Speaking after the match, Prof. Ozovehe described the event as “exciting and unifying,” noting the smiles on staff faces and the spirit of togetherness. “Everyone was satisfied. We all came out and had a pastime. This is what we preach in the health sector,” he said.   The CMD pledged to support the hospital team and exp...
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Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims: From Legislative Excellence to a Senatorial Call for Kogi East*

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By Husseini Abubakar Most Distinguished,_      In the political history of Kogi East, few names command the respect, loyalty, and admiration earned by *Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims*, the Member representing Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro Federal Constituency and the current *Deputy Majority Leader* of the 10th House of Representatives. His rise is not accidental. It is the product of competence, character, and a consistent record of people-centered leadership.    Rt. Hon. Halims entered the Green Chamber with a clear mandate: to give Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro a strong, credible, and influential voice. He has delivered beyond expectation. As Deputy Majority Leader, he occupies a rare position of trust in the leadership hierarchy — shaping the legislative agenda, building consensus across party lines, and ensuring that the interests of Kogi East are not just heard, but prioritized in national discourse.    His contribut...
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* HON. UMAR YAHAYA CONNECT: DELIVERING DEMOCRATIC DIVIDENDS TODAY, SECURING TOMORROW — ANKPA, OLAMABORO & OMALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 2027* In the political terrain of Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Federal Constituency, one name has become shorthand for delivery, access, and vision: Hon. Umar Yahaya, popularly known as _“Umar Connect”_ and _“Eche’Nyo.”_ His rise is not a story of overnight politics but of years spent in the trenches of community service, earning trust long before he earned a mandate. The nickname “Connect” was not self-given. It was earned in classrooms where he funded scholarships, in markets where he backed small traders, and in villages where he bridged the gap between government promises and people’s needs. Long before his legislative debut, Hon. Umar built a foundation of service that made his eventual election feel less like a campaign and more like a confirmation. Since assuming office, that foundation has translated into measurable governance. Recognized as _Best Lawmaker of the Year_, Hon. Umar redefined representation in Kogi East by merging legislative rigor with on-the-ground execution. He has sponsored and co-sponsored bills targeting education reform, healthcare access, infrastructure expansion, and youth job creation, while using strategic committee roles to pull federal attention to the constituency. But laws alone do not feed families or fix roads. His physical footprint across Ankpa Federal Constituency tells a fuller story. Township roads have been constructed and rehabilitated, easing commerce and cutting travel time for farmers. Water projects have brought relief to communities once plagued by scarcity. These are not token gestures — they are structural interventions that change daily life. Education remains a cornerstone of his agenda. Through facilitation and direct lobbying, new classroom blocks have been built and equipped, learning materials distributed, and scholarships awarded to indigent students who would otherwise have been cut off from opportunity. For Hon. Umar, human capital is the most durable infrastructure a leader can build. In healthcare, his impact is equally tangible. He facilitated the Ogodu Medical Center and led the renovation of primary health centers across the constituency. Beyond brick and mortar, he has backed free medical outreaches, donated equipment, and pushed for better rural health delivery — understanding that a healthy constituency is a productive one. His humanitarian record rounds out a profile of complete representation. From women and youth empowerment programs to targeted poverty alleviation schemes and rapid disaster relief, Hon. Umar has shown up in moments of both crisis and calm. This consistency has raised the bar so high that constituents now measure other lawmakers by the _“Umar Connect standard.”_That standard is why many say he has made peers look like councilors. While others settle for scattered projects, Hon. Umar runs an integrated development agenda — linking roads to markets, schools to skills, and clinics to communities. His model proves that a House of Representatives seat can be a tool for comprehensive transformation, not just attendance. His recent engagement at the Omala Special Security Stakeholders’ Meeting underscores another dimension: courage in crisis. Backing the meeting’s resolutions with a ₦2 million donation, he also facilitated the Ibado Police Station and driving the creation of the Bagana Forward Operating Base, he has shown that security is not a talking point but a line item. He insists it is a collective duty, urging traditional rulers and youth to own the peace process. These credentials shape his 2027 ambition. This is not a quest for office; it is a demand for continuity. With ongoing projects to complete, federal networks to leverage, and legislative expertise to deepen, Hon. Umar argues that Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala cannot afford a reset. Consistency, he says, is the cheapest path to progress. The stakes are clear. For too long, the constituency has battled slow development, poor road networks, youth neglect, and limited federal presence. The 2027 election is therefore more than a political contest. It is a referendum on stagnation versus transformation, on personal interest versus selfless service. Hon. Umar Yahaya Connect rises to that moment with a simple proposition: proven track record over empty promise. He brings legislative experience, executive relationships, and grassroots legitimacy to the table. In a time when federal projects are intensely competitive, his capacity to attract and implement them is not a luxury — it is leverage. This is why stakeholders, party leaders, delegates, and citizens are being called to unite under _one umbrella_ to secure his emergence as APC flagbearer. Division, as history shows, only weakens bargaining power. Rallying behind a tested hand strengthens the constituency’s voice in Abuja and ensures that projects do not stop with one tenure. Hon. Umar is not campaigning as a man alone; he is advancing as a movement. Young and old, artisans and professionals, farmers and traders have seen a lawmaker who listens, responds, and delivers. His humility keeps him accessible, and his results keep him credible. To support him is to vote for a blueprint that is already working. So, as 2027 approaches, the question before the good people of Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala is direct: Who else has matched this record of physical projects and humanitarian service? Who else has connected so deeply, legislated so effectively, and secured so decisively? If the answer is none, then the choice is clear. Stand with Hon. Umar Yahaya Connect — for purposeful, quality representation and a future that does not wait.Abubakar Sidiq Hassan a public Affairs analyst writes from Kogi East.

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* HON. UMAR YAHAYA CONNECT: DELIVERING DEMOCRATIC DIVIDENDS TODAY, SECURING TOMORROW — ANKPA, OLAMABORO & OMALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 2027*  In the political terrain of Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Federal Constituency, one name has become shorthand for delivery, access, and vision: Hon. Umar Yahaya, popularly known as _“Umar Connect”_ and _“Eche’Nyo.”_ His rise is not a story of overnight politics but of years spent in the trenches of community service, earning trust long before he earned a mandate.    The nickname “Connect” was not self-given. It was earned in classrooms where he funded scholarships, in markets where he backed small traders, and in villages where he bridged the gap between government promises and people’s needs. Long before his legislative debut, Hon. Umar built a foundation of service that made his eventual election feel less like a campaign and more like a confirmation.    Since assuming office, that foundation has tr...
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*HON. UMAR YAHAYA CONNECT; DELIVERING DEMOCRATIC DIVIDENDS TODAY, SECURING TOMORROW -ANKPA, OLAMABORO & OMALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 2027*

* HON. UMAR YAHAYA CONNECT: DELIVERING DEMOCRATIC DIVIDENDS TODAY, SECURING TOMORROW — ANKPA, OLAMABORO & OMALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 2027*  In the political terrain of Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Federal Constituency, one name has become shorthand for delivery, access, and vision: Hon. Umar Yahaya, popularly known as _“Umar Connect”_ and _“Eche’Nyo.”_ His rise is not a story of overnight politics but of years spent in the trenches of community service, earning trust long before he earned a mandate.    The nickname “Connect” was not self-given. It was earned in classrooms where he funded scholarships, in markets where he backed small traders, and in villages where he bridged the gap between government promises and people’s needs. Long before his legislative debut, Hon. Umar built a foundation of service that made his eventual election feel less like a campaign and more like a confirmation.    Since assuming office, that foundation has translated int...
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Omala Lawmaker Awards ₦1M Scholarship to JAMB Top Scorer for Law Studies*

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Omala, Kogi State– Benjamin Ojonedu Jemimah has emerged winner of the Hon. Umar Yahaya 2026 Educational Scholarship Award after recording the highest JAMB score in the constituency this year. To reward her academic excellence, Hon. Umar Yahaya, member representing Omala State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, approved a ₦1,000,000 scholarship to fund her education. The lawmaker also made provisions for her upkeep to support her throughout her studies. Hon. Yahaya further pledged to facilitate Jemimah’s admission process to ensure she secures placement to study her preferred course, Law, as stated in her JAMB application. The gesture, he said, reflects his commitment to promoting education and rewarding excellence among students in Omala. The Omala Lawmaker it will be recalled has in the past year's used the award to encourage the best students from the area who made high scores in JAMB as well as facilitate their admission and their upkeep. Hassan Abubak...
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* Hon. Umar Yahaya Backs Omala Security Resolutions With ₦2 Million, Reaffirms Commitment to Lasting Peace*

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_OMALA SPECIAL SECURITY MEETING: HON. UMAR YAHAYA (CONNECT) BACKS RESOLUTIONS WITH ₦2 MILLION DONATION_ On Saturday, 18th April, Hon. Umar Yahaya actively participated in the Omala Special Security Stakeholders’ Meeting, a high-level engagement that brought together security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and policymakers to chart a sustainable path toward restoring peace in the area. In a bold demonstration of commitment, he donated the sum of Two Million Naira (₦2,000,000) to strengthen local security operations and support the implementation of resolutions reached at the meeting. However, beyond financial support, Hon. Umar’s approach to security has consistently been defined by concrete results. Notably, the Ibado Police Station — facilitated through his intervention — has been fully completed and is now ready for commissioning, with additional operational equipment to further enhance its effectiveness. He also recalled his earlier proactive leadership...
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,*FHA Renewed Hope Housing Estates; Otti Commends Tinubu for Eschewing Politics, Religion In National Programs *

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By Our Reporter  Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commended  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for eschewing  politics and religion while pursuing development and welfare of Nigerians , describing them as a distraction. Otti made this remark on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony of Renewed Hope Housing Estates in Umuahia ,Abia State. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief  Executive of Federal Housing Authority, FHA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo has affirmed that Federal Housing Authority is now ready to commence the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing estates all over the country.  This assertion was made Tuesday 11th April,  2024 during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Renewed Hope Housing estate in Umuahia , Abia state.  According to Hon Ojo " the event is our way of cementing  our commitment  in realizing the construction of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's  initiated  Renewed Hope Housing Program...
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