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By Our Reporter. The campaign organization of Hon. Yusuf Adejoh Yusuf, candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency under the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has announced the official placement of members into various directorates of its Campaign Council and the commencement of grassroots mobilization. In a statement issued by the Campaign Council Secretariat and signed by the Director, Media and Publicity, Okwoli Ameh Paul, the Council said the placement list contains the official directorate assignments for all members supporting the YPP House of Representatives bid. According to the statement, with the release of the placement list, the Council has formally commenced groundwork and organisational activities ahead of the next phase of political engagement. The Council directed all Directorate Heads and members to take note of their placements, acknowledge their assignments and commence immediate organisational preparations within their areas...

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kogi State Chapter, Hon. Mohammed Sanni Gambo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. In a condolence message issued in Lokoja, Gambo said the Kogi PDP family received the news of the former governor's death on Monday, October 19, 2026, with shock. He condoled with the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan,  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the entire Uduaghan royal family, describing the loss as painful and irreparable. Gambo described the late Dr. Uduaghan as a distinguished statesman, accomplished medical doctor and administrator whose legacies of service to humanity and good governance will remain indelible. "At this painful moment, we stand in solidarity with our Supreme Leader, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the loss of their beloved patriarch and cousin from the same extended royal family. We ur...

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi State on Sensitization and Grassroots Mobilization, Hon. Sunny B. Omachi, has congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on the successful and peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state. Hon. Omachi commended the Governor for providing a peaceful atmosphere and adequate security that ensured a hitch-free exercise across the 21 local government areas, which saw all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging victorious. The Governor's aide also congratulated the leader of the APC in Ankpa Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Halims, for the resounding victory recorded in the polls, noting that the party's unity and grassroots strength were once again demonstrated. He assured that the success recorded in the local government election would be replicated in the forthcoming presidential and National Assembly elections. Hon. Omachi further congratulated Engr. Ademu...

By Our Reporter. The Chairman-Elect of Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, Hon. Ezekiel Sunday Osiako, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Ogori-Magongo, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello for their support in his victory at the just-concluded Local Government polls. Osiako, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged winner in the election conducted on Saturday, October 18, 2026, across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). Speaking after he was declared winner, the Chairman-Elect described his victory as a victory for the entire people of Ogori-Magongo and a call to dedicated service. "I want to thank God Almighty, thank our leader, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who gave us the platform, thank His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for providing a level playing field and adequate security, and thank Hon. Goke Adabene...

The candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon.Chief  Yusuf Adejo Yusuf, has called on his supporters to remain resolute and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence of victory at the polls. Speaking during a media interaction, Yusuf said his decision to contest is driven by the urgent need for qualitative and responsible representation for the people of Dekina/Bassa. "My message is to enjoin them to be resolute, steadfast and prepared for victory. Let them remain focused and continue to engage their people within their communities, enlighten them and educate them on the need for qualitative representation," he said. On his chances in the forthcoming election, the YPP candidate stated that with the support of the people and God, victory is assured. "With the people and with God on our side, by the special grace of God, I think we are coasting to victory. We know that the road will not b...

Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, Amb. Isaac Onuh, on Saturday cast his vote at Obakume Polling Unit 13 in the ongoing Omala Local Government council election in Kogi State. Amb. Onuh joined other eligible voters at the polling unit to exercise his civic right as the electoral process continued in the area. As of the time of filing this report, voting at the polling unit was peaceful, with no incident reported. The exercise continued as voters in Obakume turned out to participate in the election and elect their local government leadership. Hassan Abubakar- Editor .