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*Peace Tournament: Flying Jet Of Odenyi Defeat Ogba United FC 2-1*

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By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja  The Flying Jet of Odenyi in Bassa local government area of Kogi State, on Saturday, defeated the top team in the ongoing Bassa Peace football championship, Ogba United FC by 2-1 The Flying Jet overwhelmed the Walloping Strikers of Ogba United FC in the first half of the game, as the Ogba boys could not clip the wing of the Flying Jet in the first half of the game, amid the overwhelming surprise by the Flying Jet of Odenyi.  The spectators were stunned, as the Flying Jet delivered two goals against the dexterous players of Ogba United FC, which tops the list with the highest points aggregate in the tournament  The impressive performance of Odenyi boys in the encounter puts the Flying Jet in a good stead to clinch victory in the tournament, as the Flying Jet celebrate their victory against Ogba United FC with a 2-1 win.  With the victory, all eyes now on Ogba United FC to humble the Ayede boys in the next semi-final encounter on 3...
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*A TESTAMENT OF IMPACT: OMALA INDIASPORA COMMENDS TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP AND GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT IN OMALA LGA*

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Omala Indiaspora proudly witnessed and participated in the commissioning of impactful constituency projects facilitated by Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect), Member representing Omala State Constituency, in a landmark event held across key communities in Omala Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony, performed on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development, security enhancement, and inclusive governance. In his address, the Deputy Governor emphasized that sustainable peace and development remain anchored on unity, cooperation, and continued support from the people. He reiterated that security remains a top priority of the state government, highlighting strategic interventions such as the establishment of a Forward Operations Base in Bagana and the strengthening of local security archit...
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*Enrico Takes 2027 Senate Bid to Idah Federal Constituency ,Seeks Monarchs’ Blessings, Rallies Party Leaders*

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By Our Reporter. Chief Dr. Joseph Ameh Enrico on Saturday, April 25, 2026, took his Kogi East Senate consultation train to Idah Federal Constituency, meeting top Igala monarchs to seek royal blessings over his ambition and securing key endorsements from APC stakeholders and a major women’s group. The move is in furtherance of his tour to rally support for his 2027 senatorial bid under the APC. The Senatorial Aspirant began the day by paying homage to traditional rulers across the federal constituency to seek their royal blessings over his aspiration. He first visited the Eje of Ofu, Chief Aku Obaje, and the Etemahi Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, Chief Boniface Adejo at Ajaka. He also paid homage to the Eje Ibaji, Chief John Egwemi, before making his final stop in Idah to pay homage to the Attah Igala and meet critical stakeholders., Chief Enrico arrived at the venue of the stakeholders’ engagement at Qua Iboe Primary School Field, Idah, to a tumultuous w...
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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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