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NAPS MOURNS SLAIN D.S. ADEGBENRO ICT POLYTECHNIC STUDENT, CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO SECURE CAMPUSES.

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  28th July, 2026. The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), through the Office of the Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the Vice President (National Affairs), is grieving and outraged over the brutal killing of a female student of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro, Ogun State. The young student reportedly lost her life during an alleged armed robbery attack in the Eruku community. What should have been another day of learning ended in bloodshed — another life cut short in the pursuit of education. This incident is not an isolated case. It reflects a growing pattern of insecurity that has turned our campuses and host communities into danger zones. Students who leave their homes with dreams and aspirations are now forced to live in constant fear, and too many are paying with their lives because of systemic failures to protect them. NAPS condemns this act in the strongest terms. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, to the manageme...

THE ILLUSION OF THE POLITICAL RETIREMENT PLAN: THE COMEDY OF STANLEY AJILEYE AND "WARDROBE POLITICS" IN KOGI WEST

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The Nigerian political landscape is arguably the most complex and demanding strategic ecosystem on the continent. Yet, a fatal delusion persists among a certain class of individuals: the belief that the political arena is a retirement sanctuary a soft landing for those whose long professional careers have reached a dead end. Politics is not a pension scheme. It is not a secondary career for individuals who have exhausted their professional relevance elsewhere. To view the Nigerian political space as a retirement plan is to fundamentally misunderstand the brutal, calculated, and deeply structured nature of political power. We are currently witnessing this delusion unfold in real time in Kogi West, with Mr. Stanley Ajileye serving as a prime case study of political opportunism. After a 35-year career marked by failure, Ajileye recently defected from the politically moribund People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Astonishingly, rather than taking the t...

AYODELE OLAWANDE: THE YOUTH MINISTER WHO IS TURNING RENEWED HOPE INTO REALITY

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By Comrade Babangida Onimisi Isah President, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) In every generation, there emerges a leader whose impact transcends official titles and whose service leaves a lasting imprint on the lives of the people. For Nigerian youths, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, is increasingly proving to be one of such leaders. At a time when the expectations of Nigerian youths are high and the demands of nation-building require innovative leadership, Comrade Olawande has approached his assignment with uncommon passion, vision, and a clear understanding of the enormous responsibility placed upon his shoulders. Since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he has consistently demonstrated that youth development must move beyond speeches and ceremonial engagements to practical interventions capable of transforming lives. For decades, Nigerian youths have yearned for greater access to opportunities, quality skills, empl...

FROM TRUTH TO TWISTED TALES: HOW HON. FUNSHO OLUMOKO'S MESSAGE WAS MISREPRESENTED

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 SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: HON. FUNSHO OLUMOKO SPOKE FACTS, NOT PROPAGANDA. By Dendenewsline  Attempts by political opportunists to distort the recent visit of Hon. Funsho Olumoko to the palaces of revered traditional rulers in Kogi State have been described as a calculated campaign of misinformation designed to inflame political sentiments, mislead the public, and distract from the real issues shaping the state's democratic future. It has become imperative to set the records straight following the circulation of misleading narratives by political jobbers and merchants of falsehood who have deliberately misrepresented the contents of the video recorded during Hon. Olumoko's courtesy visit to traditional rulers on Thursday, July 16, 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, Hon. Funsho Olumoko did not, at any point during his address, mention the name of Rt. Hon. James Faleke or make any reference capable of being reasonably interpreted as a direct attack on any individual. Any atte...

A Youth Leader Whose Legacy Lives On – Kogi Youths Celebrate Hon. Mohammed U. Mohammed.

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  By M.U.M Media Force Leadership is not measured by the length of time spent in office but by the lasting impact made in the lives of the people. Hon. Mohammed U Mohammed , the Immediate Past APC Youth Leader in Kogi State, remains a shining example of purposeful, visionary, and selfless leadership. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional capacity, intellectual brilliance, and an unwavering commitment to the growth, unity, and empowerment of young people across Kogi State. His leadership style was defined by accessibility, inclusiveness, and a genuine passion for youth development, earning him the admiration and respect of countless youths. Even after leaving office, the remarkable contributions and positive impact of Hon. Mohammed U. Mohammed continue to resonate. His absence has left a noticeable gap, as many young people fondly remember the opportunities, guidance, and inspiration they enjoyed under his leadership. Speaking on behalf of many youths across the state, ...

Nurse Adams Jemilat Ohunene Emerges Pioneer Chairperson of NAPS SLC Kogi State

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         She Promise  to Lead With Unity, Visibility, and a Loud Voice for All Polytechnic & Monotechnic Students in Kogi. By Dendenewsline. Lokoja, Kogi State July 2026      Nurse Adams Jemilat Ohunene of the Kogi State College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede has made history as the Pioneer Chairperson of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, State Liaising Council, Kogi State Axis. Her emergence is more than an election. It is the birth of a new era, one built on inclusivity, courage, and the promise that every polytechnic and monotechnic student in Kogi will have a seat at the table. Speaking with joy and humility after her emergence, the new Chairperson said: “This is a call to serve, not to be served. My administration will place unity first and make our voice visible everywhere it matters. From Kogi State Polytechnic to College of Nursing Sciences Obangede, Federal Polytechnic Idah to anywhere monotechnic students ar...

NAPS HAILS HON. DANLADI AGUYE: 3 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP BRING LIGHT, ROADS & HOPELOKOJA-KOTON-KARFE.

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    Three years ago, voters in Lokoja-Koton-Karfe Federal Constituency sent Hon. Danladi Suleiman Aguye to the National Assembly. On 13th June 2026, that decision looks different on the ground — where roads now stretch into once-cut-off villages, solar lights hold back the night, boreholes pour clean water, and classrooms stand where there were none. The Vice President National Affairs, National Association of Polytechnic Students NAPS Comr. Usman Ibrahimnyass Dende, in a statement, reviewed Hon. Aguye’s three years as Member of the House of Representatives and Deputy Committee Chairman, House Committee on Federal Polytechnics. The assessment is simple: the mandate has moved from promise to pavement. Across the constituency, infrastructure tells the story. Two kilometres of road with drainage now serve Agbaja and Gegu-Beki. The Ahubena Mawogi Bridge connects Sarkin-Noma to Felele, while the Ikumo Bridge project, still under construction, will link more than 30 rural communitie...