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    ......Assured his full support towards achieving this project ahead.....     The Kogi State Youths leader of the All Progressive Congress APC, Hon Mohammed U Mohammed received the audience of the Media team of the party in Lokoja Local Government in his office this morning for a strategy meeting.      The reason for the meeting was to mapped out their strategy and tactics ahead November 11 Gubernatorial Election for Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, the next Transparent and Accountable Governor of Kogi State.     The leader of the team Comr Talba Lakwaja appreciate him for hosting them as well as given them the privilege to partner with his good office in exploring the task ahead of them while assuring him that before 12 noon of the day 11 November, Lokoja results shall be announced with APC leading in a landslide form.      In remarks, Hon Mohammed welcome them in numbers to his good office, assuring them of his full supports in e...

  The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held in February. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal and dismissed the appeal filed by Sen. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court agreed with the submission of counsel for Akpoti-Uduagan, Mr Joshua Usman, SAN, for being meritorious. The appellate court also awarded the sum of N500, 000 against the Ohere. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kogi State National and State Assemblies Tribunal, had, on Sept 6, declared Akpoti-Uduagan the validly elected candidate for the poll. The tribunal also invalidated the victory of Sen. Ohere. The Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, delivered the unanimous judgment of the three-man panel, revealing that Sen. Ohere’s results were inflated in nine polling units...

  ...Reminds Olamaboro Youths of Aversion to Gun Politics  Opposition parties in Kogi State have been dealt another major blow in Olamaboro LGA following the defection of a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Dr Joseph Ameh Erico who formally dumped the perforated umbrella for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon Erico, alongside decampees harvested from the SDP, LP, APGA, and other political parties, was ably received by the State Deputy Governor, Chief (Dr) Edward Onoja, on behalf of Governor Yahaya Bello at the Okpo Ceremonial Square in Olamaboro, on Monday. Chief Onoja noted that the gale of defections to the APC in Olamaboro indicates the decimation of opposition, stating that Governor Bello is poised to integrate them into the party structure. He assured them of equal opportunities in the ruling party, describing Hon Erico as a valuable asset given his years of experience. He urged them to work assiduously with other stakeholders f...

Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, CON, said, on Monday, that the passing of His Royal Majesty, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Sa’aki, was a painful and personal loss, describing him as a father figure and trusted confidant. The Governor said the departure of the revered Royal Majesty had left a void that could not easily be filled, adding that he had lost a source of genuine wisdom, guidance, and unwavering leadership. He spoke while addressing sympathisers at the Palace of the late traditional ruler, in Okene Governor Bello, who had relocated to his country home in Okene on Sunday upon hearing of the demise of His Royal Majesty, noted that the late Ohinoyi was renowned, not only for his role as a traditional leader, but also as an expert in conflict resolution. “He was a distinguished scholar in Islamic and cultural affairs, and his contributions were truly exceptional, not only in the progress of Kogi State, but throughout Nigeria. “I want to thank you al...

       By Usman Ibrahim Dende.     It was so hilarious and awesome as the the Apex Body held her annual summit on this day 29th October 2023 at Kogi State Youths House Lokoja.      The organizer of the event, Comrade Atiku Bala who double as the National President appreciate those who made it out of their tight schedules in making it a history.     He furthermore describe the event as a calling to younger generation ahead the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election coming November 11.     The speaker Dr Aminu Ibrahim a Senior lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja from the department of Political science,  did a wonderful job weldone on the topics given enlightened the invitees.     The Representative of the Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly Rt Hon Aliyu Umar, commends the association for bringing this initiative while describing the words as a practical guide shown by his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bel...

By Abbas Yahaya. Unarguably, here is the man whose antecedents was peace making, problem solving, philanthropy and job giving. In him the APC will get to behold again, a mobilizer with bankable votes. To any political science students, Political class and those following the political trends of events in Lokoja will certainly know that  the coming of Hon Zacchaeus Jonathan into the All Progressives Congress, APC Lokoja, can be seen as a purposeful one, focused on a responsibility to deliver the party unto victory by November, 2023 Kogi gubernatorial election. This is not because of anything else but his natural abilities of coercing and building up good political structures and will to any government that is a part to it. Zacchaeus knows the political triggers in Lokoja-Koto, he connects the connectables and absorbes the shocks for any government he agreed to work with. He relate well with all people to the benefit of the State and the political Party of his choice This is because,...

  By Usman Ibrahim Dende        As the winning clock is fast approaching towards the November 11 Gubernatorial Election, Kogites have been charged to vote massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, to enjoy the Consolidation legacy's of his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello if been elected .    The Kogi State APC Youths Leader, Hon Mohammed U Mohammed said that the present administration has brought a pleasant atmosphere for the youths in Kogi State and as such for this to continue, all hands must be on deck for the massive turn out votes for his Excellency Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo as the next Governor of Kogi State. Hon   Mohammed further said within the Eight years Fruitful and unforgotten Administration of his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, he has successfully laid a landmark credit of enhanced development in Kogi State and has successfully knockout the bad eggs who think y...

  By Usman Ibrahim Dende  The governing All Progressives Congress in Kogi West Senatorial District commissioned its office yesterday in Kabba, the headquarters of the senatorial district. In his opening remarks, the Director General of the Campaign Council in Kogi West, Hon. Funsho Olumoko aka Ogi di Omo reiterated his commitment and determination to achieve great success for the party in the forthcoming Governorship in the state, stressing that he is blessed to have a formidable team that can deliver across the seven local government areas in the zone. He wonders why the opposition parties are still going around campaigning and wasting their resources without checking out those that will do the work for them to win, pointing out that it is no longer news that almost all heavyweight politicians in various local governments have decamped to the APC, saying who else will do the work for them. He noted that he has been in politics for some time now and any resolution from any mee...

  Abbas Yahaya It has been discussed by many great minds and intellectuals that major set-back to a people’s development and growth is the problem of leadership. It also trite to state that there is never a people or society found in any advanced state that does not have a leader that inspires and plots the compass of their developmental advancement. Once a nation wants to progress, it is imperative for that country or state to develop a system of leadership recruitments. The stability of any nation depends on the quality of leadership it recruited for itself. This why the member representing the good people of Lokoja-Koto Federal Constituency, Hon Danladi Aguye , believes that as a representative of a people  such as Lokoja-Koto, he has a responsibility to aggrandize rather than aggravate the people whom God has placed at his disposal to lead. This is because the recent successes recorded by this man and his party the APC across the constituency  is due to the fact that ...

Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dino Melaye has vowed that the Ajaokuta Steel Company and Itakpe Iron Ore Mining Company will boom for economic gains if elected governor of the state. Melaye made this vow while addressing supporters at the PDP governorship campaign flag-off at Okene, Kogi state on Tuesday. He stated, “Kogi State, we are too blessed to be poor. We are going to restore Ajaokuta Steel by the grace of God. Ajaokuta Steel was established by the late President Shagari. Shehu Shagari is not from Kogi State, not even from the North Central, yet he came to establish the Ajaokuta and Itakpe Iron Ore. “In our government, we’ll do everything possible; if possible, we will do a takeover from the Federal Government. Ajaokuta, during our time, must work. We must make sure Itakpe Iron Ore is booming again,” he added. The Kogi state governorship election has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 11. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Gover...

  By Usman Ibrahim Dende KAKANDA; A warm, loving and extremely kind and humble people. One Tribe I have deep admiration and respect for.  KASODAN's selflessness and philanthropy are highly commendable and inspiring. I have had the privilege of seeing some of her programs, activities and trainings, powered my INGRA. and in that experience, they earned  great admiration on my side. I was greatly impressed by the dedication of the aforesaid first "YOUTH SUMMIT" that transmit knowledge to succeeding generation. I could also remember being overwhelmed by so many different sounds and colors that hit me on that The reach culture and Self reliance.  Again: KASODAN, We will be extremely pleased to have your presence grace the "2nd EDITION  OF HER YOUTH SUMMIT, " by the end of October,  2023, respectively.  This year's edition will be, il​lu​mi​nat​ing, informative and un​rid​dle.

    By Usman Ibrahim Dende  The Kogi State Government on Sunday disclosed that there was an assassination attempt on the life of the Governor of the State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, a few kilometres away from Abuja, on his way to an official engagement from Lokoja. In a press statement issued on Sunday by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications stated that the attack occurred at about 4pm on Sunday. The statement read as follows, “The attackers who were dressed in military uniforms waylaid the Governor’s convoy and started shooting sporadically at his vehicle and other vehicles in the convoy. It took the swift intervention of the security personnel attached to the Governor to foil the satanic plans of the unknown soldiers. “The attacks were at three different points, the last barricade being around Kwali  Federal Capital Territory at about 4.20pm. “The report of these strange attacks has been properly documented at security offices ...

  The Students Mobilization Directorate, APC Kogi Campaign Council, is pleased to announce that the much awaited Students Parley with Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman, APC Candidate in the upcoming Kogi gubernatorial election, will now take place as follows: Date: 26th October Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Glass House, Government House, Lokoja. Please note that this rescheduling is aimed at ensuring an even more impactful and inclusive gathering and we deeply appreciate the understanding and continued support of our stakeholders. The well-timed extraordinary assembly will be graced by the presence of distinguished personalities including: -H.E Alh Yahaya Adoza Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Alh Ododo Ahmed Usman, the Kogi APC Gubernatorial Candidate Comr Oyibo Salifu Joel, the Kogi APC Running Mate Mr Seyi Tinubu, son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, APC Party Stalwart and Erudite Student Leader. All national and state student associations leaders/stakeholders It i...

       By Usman Ibrahim Dende.    The Kogi State Youths Leader of the All progressives Congress (APC) Hon Mohammed U Mohammed says the  success of the party Gubernatorial candidate in person of Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo at the polls will be a victory for all the Youths in Kogi State. Hon. Mohammed U Mohammed made this statement early hour of today  19th October 2023 when he paid a visit together with his Foot soldiers to the youths leader across the five local Governments in Kogi central senatorial district and their delegates from each ward  which was held at kekere Guest inn, in Okene, Kogi State. Hon Mohammed noted that the coming of Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo is to better the lives of the people of the area and assured that if been elected, the candidate will not disappoint the people. According to him, governance should  not be based on sentiments but about impacting the lives of the people positively. He said the Kogi central people's...

    By Usman Ibrahim Dende.      Early hour of today,  The All Progressive Congress APC Executives under the leadership of Alhaji Abdullahi Dola ushered in the leading candidate of the All Progressive Congress His Excellency Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo and his ettorant at the party Secretariat Today 18th October 2023.     The visit was to highlight and interact with the Secretariat on peculiar issues as well as addressed the winning strategy ahead November 11 2023 General Election.     The All Progressive Congress APC Youths Leader Kogi State Chapter Hon Mohammed U Mohammed who joined other executives to appreciate the candidate for counting them worthy of revisiting during this tight corner of campaigns and Sensitization.     “ He furthermore assured the candidate that this coming election is a work over as they is a large difference between darkness and light”.      He also appeal to him to make more capable suppo...

        By Usman Ibrahim Dende      Hon Mohammed U Mohammed, the Kogi State Youths Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party has delivered the “renewed hope” it promised Kogites.     He spoke on Wednesday at the flag-off of the APC governorship campaign in the city of lokoja. The APC State Youths leader said the party is honoured to have Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali and other critical party Stewarts, at the polling units flags off in Lokoja LGA, adding that his presence shows commitment to the party and our Amiable candidate.     He equally emphasis the achievements of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello CON in Kogi State surpassed those of his predecessors, in infrastructure and other areas. “Our party has performed creditably well. We promised renewed hope and we delivered deliver that.” According to him, the flag in core is the banner of the party and must remain “clean” at all times. “We must not do anything that will stai...

____ Assured Them of  more Women in Politics coming January 2024  If Ododo been given the mandate______             The All Progressive Congress APC Youths leader Kogi State Chapter Hon Mohammed U Mohammed graced the program of Association of Nigeria Female Students ANFS Kogi State Chapter on this day Tuesday 17th October 2023 on the Theme: “ Women in politics and Sexual Harassment”, he was ably represented by his Chief Press Secretary Comr Muhammed Saeed earlier today.     The program is set to harness on the peculiar Missouri compromising around the female gender in our dear society where they are not train to be participating in politics as well as other sectors.     Hon Mohammed statement through his representative, Comrade muhammed Saeed appreciate the host of this great event, congratulating her for been a courageous lady in ensuring to be that strong pillar behind the litigations of women in politics.     ...

       ____ Decorations of Deaconess Afolabi Ekundayo as the Matron of the Association _____  By Usman Ibrahim Dende    It was so hilarious and awesome as the the Apex Body held a historical Program held on the day 17th October 2023 at Kogi State Youths House Lokoja.      The organizer of the event, Comrade Haliya Otokiti who double as the Director on Welfare Association of Nigeria Female Students ANFS Kogi State Chapter appreciate those who made it out of their tight schedules in making it a history.     She furthermore describe the event as a calling to younger female to shun out stigma of be part of decision makers while embracing politics as a core role to be play in our dear society.     The speakers did a wonderful job weldone on the topics given enlightened the invitees on the role a women play in our economic growths.     The representative of the Kogi State Governor Pharm. Ahmed Jibril Oludare ...

        By Usman Ibrahim Dende  Commends Alhaji Friday Idachaba  for putting smile on the face of his axis. *Charges Beneficiaries to use the this medium wisely and vote APC in the coming elections to ensure continuity of outreach programs like this one. In the bid to  alleviate poverty and make Kogi State more great, the Senior Special Assistance to Kogi State Governor on Security and Conflict Resolution Hon Geoffrey Adekoye on Tuesday handed over the promised Neverland pirates to the Beneficiaries of the Empowerment scheme in courtesy of Alhaji Friday Idachaba, are Madabo, Ward D Council, Lokoja Local Government. The Empowerment scheme is met to the Beneficiaries  invest in small scale businesses. Speaking at the disbursement of the materials for the beneficiaries, the Hon Geoffrey Adekoye hinted that it has been his passion and commitment to see to the welfare of his ward excelling and Lokoja Local Government in general and he was committe...