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By Christopher Sunday Lokoja, May 27, 2025 – In a stirring moment of recognition and celebration, Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah, CEO of Anarock Global Services Limited and respected humanitarian from Idah Federal Constituency, has been honoured with the Outstanding Giver, Promoter of Women and Children Award at the prestigious 2025 Nigerian Post/Margaret Ekpo Biographical Centre Humanitarian Awards. The award ceremony, held at the NUJ Press Centre, Lokoja, formed part of activities marking this year’s Children’s Day Celebration, themed “Children: Our Future, Our Responsibility.” The event spotlighted individuals and institutions that have distinguished themselves in providing support and relief to vulnerable groups, especially women and children, in society. Hon. Ogah, a well-known advocate for social development and grassroots empowerment, was recognized for his unwavering contributions towards uplifting the marginalized and for promoting inclusive community development. His philanthropic ...

Kogi State boxers have made a strong impression at the ongoing National Sports Festival, with Celestina Ekele set to face off against her Delta State counterpart in a bid for the gold medal. Meanwhile, Taiwo Sikirat and Shogo Anioluwapo have already secured bronze medals for the state in a fiercely contested competition. The duo won their bronze medals after losing to Ogun and Bayelsa respectively, but their achievement has been hailed as a significant milestone for Kogi State. The Kogi State Boxing Coach, Uloko Dan Ekele, commended Taiwo and Shogo for their impressive performance, expressing hope that Celestina Ekele would bring home the gold medal. The National Boxing Coach from Kogi State, Musa Omale, described the feat as a welcome development, while the Director of Sports Development, Kogi State Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr. David Ogazuma, congratulated Taiwo and Shogo on their bronze medals and expressed confidence in Celestina's ability to win gold. With the...

By Our Reporter.   Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has backed the recent ward delineation carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) carried out in Warri Federal Constituency. Aniagwu described  the exercise as carried out by INEC as justifiable, adding that it was done to correct the agelong injustice and marginalisation of the Ijaw and Urhobo aborigines by their Itsekiri neighbours in Warri Federal Constituency. Speaking on the "Morning Show" on Arise News on Sunday, the Commissioner said the exercise was fair and just, adding that the protests by the Itsekiri ethnic nationality over the exercise was unjustifiable. He said the Itsekiri ethnic nationality had always portrayed Warri as being synonymous with them, adding that Warri belonged to three ethnic nationalities of Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri. According to him, the  situation requires a delicate balance between pro...

By Our Reporter. Amb. Prof. Muhammadou M.O. Kah. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Gambia to Switzerland and Permanent Representative UNOG,WTO and other international organizations, Mr Tony Elumelu, CFR, Founder , Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi MBBS, MD FRCPath, CEO/ Founder ,Marcelle Ruth Cancer Center & Specialist Hospital are expected to be key note speakers at the launch of a foundation by the Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer ES CEO, Financial Reporting Council FRC in June 17. The Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer (ES CEO), Financial Reporting Council, FRC, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo is to launch a foundation on Health ( Sickle Cell ), Education (Community Service) , "The Rabiu Olowo Foundation "to assist the indigent ones in the society on June 17. The launch is to mark the special evening to celebrate his 40th Birthday of Dr Rabiu Olowo, holding on June , 14, will inclu...

By Saqeed Saeed New Area Court Civil Procedure Rules to guide procedures in the Area Court system of the judiciary of Kogi State has been signed to replace the old one by the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi. Justice Majebi singed the rules yesterday in his Chambers at the state's judiciary headquarters in Lokoja, the state capital, after receiving the report of the review of the old one.    The CJ who was visibly elated for a job well done, harped on the need for the judiciary to always work with the dictates of time, saying the reviewed rules were improved upon to bring it in tandem with modern practice. He added that the reviewers were people of progressive foresight who were determined to be enviable and take leading positions just as he thanked the Judge supervising Area Courts in the state's Council of Judges, Hon. Justice Moses Gwatana. "I must confess that this is an important moment in the judiciary of Kogi State. I want to appreciate members o...

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh  In a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in governance, Kogi State Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee on Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Lokoja on Friday.  The Executive Governor of Kogi State Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo who was Represented  by Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, presided over the ceremony at his office, marking a crucial milestone in the state's journey towards good governance. Governor Ododo emphasized that his administration is committed to deliver effectively on the Open Government Partnership principles and promised that he would continue to partner with all stakeholders to win the trust of the citizens in governance across the state. In his words "I am pleased to present the Kogi State Open Government Action Plan. Kogi State is one of the leading states in Nigeria; it has abundant arable land, and makes enormous contributions in the area of agriculture in Nigeria" "The stat...