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NANS North Central Zone Declares Support for Governor Ododo and President Tinubu Ahead of 2027 General Election

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By James Sani Students under the North Central Zone of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending their exemplary leadership. The Zone C Coordinator of NANS North Central Zone, Comrade Hussein Jemilu Ebbo, disclosed this while leading the zonal leadership on a visit to the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Lokoja. Comrade Ebbo described the leadership of Governor Ododo and President Tinubu as impressive, noting that their commitment to youth development in Kogi State and Nigeria at large warranted total support for their administration. He particularly commended Governor Ododo for the attention given to youth in Kogi State, especially in the area of appointments within his government. On behalf of the Zone, Comrade Ebbo declared their support for Governor Ododo and President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election in Ni...
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*"Prayer Is The Greatest Gift To The Dead": Clerics, Family Pay Tribute To Late W.O. Oyibo Augustine Yakubu*

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Christians have been urged to reflect on life, death, and resurrection as the ultimate realities of human existence.  Rev. Fr. Samuel Odo and Rev. Fr. Leo Idama gave the admonition on Friday during the funeral service of Late Warrant Officer Oyibo Augustine Yakubu [Rtd.] at SS. Perpetua and Felicity Catholic Parish, Agala-Ate, Anyigba in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.  Delivering the homily, Fr. Odo said death is an inevitable reality that spares no one, regardless of age, wealth, or status.  "None of us here will live forever. One day or the other, it will be our turn. So the question is not how long we live in this world, but how well have we lived?" the priest said.  He challenged the congregation to examine how many lives they have touched and to begin living according to Christ’s commandments.  "If we begin to live the way Christ has commanded us to live, this world will be a peaceful one for each and every one of us," h...
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REJOINDER: TRACKA’S FALSE AND MISLEADING PUBLICATION ON THE ALLEGED EXPENDITURE OF ₦61,403,000.00 FOR THE RENOVATION AND UPGRADING OF CONFLUENCE STADIUM TO FIFA STANDARD

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The attention of the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has been drawn to a misleading publication by Tracka, an initiative of BudgIT Foundation, alleging that the sum of Sixty-One Million, Four Hundred and Three Thousand Naira (₦61,403,000.00) was released for the renovation and upgrading of the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, to FIFA standard, but that no corresponding renovation was carried out. Ordinarily, the Ministry would not have considered it necessary to respond to such unfounded claims. However, in view of the misleading nature of the publication and the need to protect the integrity of the Ministry and its officials, it has become imperative to set the records straight. For the avoidance of doubt, Tracka had earlier written to the Ministry pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, requesting clarification on the alleged release of the said sum. In its request, Tracka claimed that the information was obtained from the Kogi State Budget Implem...
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Cross-Party Coalition Backs Gowon Eneche G1, Seeks Better Representation For Ankpa Fed. Constituency

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A coalition of youths under the aegis of the Concerned Youths of Ankpa Federal Constituency has declared its support for the aspiration of Prince Gowon Eneche, popularly known as G1, to represent Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The endorsement was announced at the end of the group's meeting held in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, where members drawn from across the three local government areas expressed confidence in Eneche's capacity to provide quality representation. According to the group, the federal constituency is in urgent need of a representative who will prioritise the welfare and development of the people, stressing that Prince Eneche possesses the leadership qualities, experience and commitment required to deliver effective representation at the National Assembly. The youths noted that participants at the meeting cut across different political parties, describing their decision to back the Social Democratic Part...
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Burial Set for Friday: Retired Warrant Officer Augustine Yakubu Oyibo, 78, to be Laid to Rest July 3 in Ayingba*

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The family of late *Warrant Officer Augustine Yakubu Oyibo (Rtd)* has released final funeral arrangements ahead of his burial on *Friday, July 3, 2026*, in his hometown of Agala-Ate, Ayingba, Kogi State. WO Oyibo (Rtd) passed away peacefully on *June 5, 2026*, at the age of 78. He was described by family and associates as a disciplined patriot, a man of faith, and a devoted family man. He was also the father of *Mr. Johnson Oyibo*, former Transport Officer, Kogi State Government House, Lokoja. A career soldier, the late WO Oyibo served the nation meritoriously before retirement. He will be remembered for his integrity, humility, and commitment to community values. Until his passing, he remained a respected elder and mentor in Lokongoma, Lokoja, and Agala-Ate, Ayingba. *FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS* The family invites friends, relatives, and well-wishers to join in celebrating his life and legacy: - *Monday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 00 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM Daily*     Ros...
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Kogi State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has condoled with the family of late Mariam Usman of Ugbamaka, Okpo District in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.

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Kogi State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has condoled with the family of late Mariam Usman of Ugbamaka, Okpo District in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.  Chairman of the Union, Comrade Abayomi Ayoola in his condolence message in Lokoja described the demise of Mariam a teacher in Private School as unwarranted phenomemun from a society that is fast loosing morality and sound sence of judgement. Comrade Ayoola urged stakeholders in the educational sector to raise up against intimidation and physical assaults of teachers in the course of discharge of their duties emphasizing that the circumstances leading to her death must not be swept under the carpet. The Unionist noted that education must always create a platform for a civilized society and act as catalyst for behavioural modification towards positive dimensions noting that the attack meted out on late Mariam in retaliation to the corrective measures issued out to her student indicates a...
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Kogi State Chairman of Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) Comrade Ovoro Abdullahi Ovurevu says there is no going back on first of July deadline for sanctioning of commercial motorcyclist who fail to comply with the wearing of Reflexive Security Jacket.

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Kogi State Chairman of Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) Comrade Ovoro Abdullahi Ovurevu says there is no going back on first of July deadline for sanctioning of commercial motorcyclist who fail to comply with the wearing of Reflexive Security Jacket. Comrade Ovurevu who gave the warning while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja said the directive is backed by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and stakeholders in the security sector to address growing insecurity in the nation. He explained that the initiative is also to boost the confidence of passengers  on commercial motorcyclist operators, warning that erring members who refused to comply will be heavily sanctioned. The Unionist noted that the Safety Security Jackets must be procured by members on or before the first of July 2026  noting that the jackets provide easy identification through distinctive numbers, senatorial based colours differentiation and bio-data of each members. On availability of the products,...
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