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LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE TINUBU’S FATE IN 2027

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By Hajia Ina, NW-P-BAT Leader After God Almighty, it is the Nigerian people who have the ultimate power to decide whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue in office beyond May 29, 2027. The mandate of the Nigerian presidency belongs to the people. It does not belong to any individual, political clique or even political party. Neither the APC nor any other political party is powerful enough to extend the tenure of a president beyond the constitutionally stipulated period. Only the Nigerian people, through their votes, can determine who leads Nigeria after May 29, 2027. If Nigerians are satisfied with the performance of President Tinubu and wish him to continue, so be it. If they are dissatisfied, their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and their votes will speak accordingly. That is the essence of democracy. We therefore find it unnecessary and unacceptable for anyone to look outside Nigeria for a foreign power to determine the political future of our country. Nigeria is...
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IGALA AND OKUN: CULTURAL AFFINITY, BUT NO POLITICAL PACT FOR 2027

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Though the Igala and Okun peoples share deep cultural affinities and historical connections, cultural brotherhood same as Ebiras, but must not be mistaken for a political pact ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kogi State. Let it be stated clearly: There is no political agreement, arrangement, or pact between the Igala and Okun blocs or any tribe committing either side to surrender or exchange the governorship ambition in 2027. The Political Reality  2027 is a defining moment for the Igala people.   After years of political marginalization and the repeated postponement of our legitimate aspiration to produce the next Governor of Kogi State, the Igala people are determined to pursue the governorship with renewed unity, organization, and resolve. The message is simple: IGALA GOVERNORSHIP IN 2027 IS NON-NEGOTIABLE. This is not a declaration of war against the Okun people. It is not a rejection of our shared cultural heritage.   It is an assertio...
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SEA Legacy Forum Intensifies Peace, Advocacy Drive for 2027 Re-election in Ajaokuta

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By Our Reporter  The Sani Egidi AbdulRaheem, SEA, Legacy Forum in Ganaja, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State, has continued its advocacy and peace-building efforts towards ensuring an overwhelming victory for the second term election of the Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Sani AbdulRaheem Egidi, in the 2027 general election. The Forum Chairman, Comrade Ali Atabo, and other executive members visited the Deeper Life Polling Unit in Gadumo to sensitize the electorate ahead of the coming election. Speaking during the visit, leaders of the Forum emphasized the need for all supporters of SEA to close ranks, avoid divisions, and work for the overall victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections.  They added that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and SEA’s re-election bids are sacrosanct. A highlight of the visit to Gadumo was the reconciliation of two stakeholders ,who ...
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David Alfred-Dogwo / August 26, 2026-This excerpt is culled from my unpublished autobiography, "The Life of David Alfred-Dogwo"-

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In the quiet hours when memory walks like a restless spirit, I count the empty chairs. My former colleagues; Francis. Tom. Donatus. Hilary. Shakahulu. Jonathan. And so many others—once young men who we shared corridors, secrets, and the precarious privilege of serving powerful men—are gone. They have crossed into the land of the unseen, leaving only silence and the soft ache of absence. I am alone still alive today. Whenever their names surface, I lower my head and thank the God who still allows my lungs to draw breath. A precious life, I have learned, is richer than any fortune. I was not always this sober. In the early 1990s I was a curly-haired youth bristling with awkward energy and a tongue too quick for its own good. Mischief clung to me like a second skin. Two men alone possessed the rare patience to endure my quirks and smart-aleck remarks: my Dad, Elder Peter Adama Dogwo, and my uncle, retired DSP Michael D. Musa—affectionately called “Palee.” Both still walk among...
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ASUSS KOGI CONGRATULATES KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE ON 35TH ANNIVERSARY*

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By Our Reporter The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, *ASUSS, Kogi State Chapter*, heartily congratulates *His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo*, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, the Deputy Governor, members of the State Executive Council, the leadership of the State House of Assembly, traditional rulers, the workforce, students, the business community, and all the good people of Kogi State on the joyous occasion of the *35th Anniversary* of the creation of our beloved Confluence State. Since its creation on *27th August 1991*, Kogi State has continued to occupy a strategic position in the Nigerian Federation as the meeting point of our great rivers and a symbol of unity, diversity, resilience, and limitless potential.   Though the journey has not been without challenges, the state has recorded notable progress through the collective sacrifices of successive administrations and the resilient spirit of its people. As a Union of dedicated education ...
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Ododo Donates ₦20,000 Each to 1,490 NYSC Members Deployed to Kogi

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By James Sani Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has donated ₦20,000 each to 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state, amounting to a total of ₦29.8 million, as part of efforts to support them as they commence their primary assignments across the state. The Governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for youth development and empowering young people to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Kogi State. Governor Ododo made the commitment during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘B’, Stream II NYSC Orientation Course, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Asaya, Kabba, Kogi State. Represented at the ceremony by the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, the Governor said the cash donation was intended to assist the corps members with transportation and other immediate needs as they proceed to their resp...
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*MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS AMIDST POLITICAL DIFFERENCES*

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As the political season commences, it is inevitable that emotions will run high. Individuals will support different candidates, defend various political parties, and engage in heated debates over contentious issues. However, it is important for us to remain level-headed and not allow political differences to destroy valuable friendships and personal relationships. One of the most disheartening aspects of politics is the rapid deterioration of long-standing friendships simply because people hold different political affiliations or support different candidates. It is therefore crucial to draw a clear line between politics and personal relationships. Our friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues are not under any obligation to share our political views. We can disagree respectfully and still maintain a deep sense of mutual respect. It is possible to have opposing political opinions, engage in constructive debates, and still sit together to share a meal or participate...
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