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By Samuel Temiloluwa- Lokoja The 2025 Kabba Day cultural celebration was held yesterday at the Community Township Stadium in Kabba Metropolis, the headquarters of Okun Nation and Kogi West Senatorial District of Kogi State. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of (Owe) Kabba and its people, featuring cultural displays, performances, and speeches that highlighted the history and traditions of the Owe people. The Day celebration was well attended by sons and daughters of the community, along with dignitaries from all walks of life, to celebrate one of the biggest cultural events in Sub-Saharan Africa in the month…

The people of Kogi West are at a crossroads as the 2027 general elections approach, particularly with regards to the governorship, which has eluded the district since Nigeria’s formation in 1960. It’s worth noting that an Ebira man, Alhaji Adamu Atta, became the first civilian Governor of the old Kwara State in 1979. Currently, an Ebira man, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has spent 8 years in power, followed by the incumbent, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, bringing the total to 16 years. Meanwhile, Kogi West remains marginalized. For too long, the people of Kogi West have been held captive by a…

Today November 8th 2025, coincidentally is Kabba day and my birthday. I felicitate and rejoice with sons, daughters, friends and lovers of Owe land (Kabba) on the occassion of Kabba Day 2025. As I mark another year of life, I pause not just to celebrate, but to reflect. Birthdays, for me, are not merely milestones of age but sacred checkpoints of grace. They are reminders that life is a gift, and every breath is a call to purpose. I thank God, the giver of life, for the journey so far for the valleys that taught me resilience,…

The conveners of The annual Kogi Built Environment and Building Materials Exhibitions, BEBM Exhibitions has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Hon. Prince Shuaib Abubakar Audu in the occasion of his 2025 birthday and pray to God for greater achievement and good health. In a statement of congratulations released in Lokoja by the Media Consultant to the BEBM Exhibitions, Mr.Rotimi Obadofin in Lokoja today disclosed that the annual event is poised to promote academic excellence amongst students of tertiary institutions in state and to draw attention to the steel company for revitalization. The statement added that the…

Abuja, November 3, 2025: A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Julius Arokoyo, the Obamudi of Oweland, has cautioned Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State against relying solely on traditional palaces to deliver votes in future elections. In a statement, Chief Arokoyo expressed delight over Governor Ododo’s recent visit to Kabba, describing it as timely and heartwarming. He, however, raised concern about the growing notion that traditional palaces alone can guarantee electoral success. “Our royal fathers are custodians of peace and culture, but political mobilization rightly belongs to structured party organs where loyalty, participation, and accountability…

Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has been listed among leading continental experts invited to address the Sixth Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in November 2025. The invitation — extended to Komolafe in his capacity as both NUPRC Chief Executive and interim President of the Africa Forum for Petroleum Regulators and Frameworks (AFRIPERF) — marks a rare recognition of Nigeria’s leadership in upstream oil and gas reforms under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, in a letter dated October 17, 2025, invited Komolafe…

By Abu Micheal. The Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency has been instrumental in cementing Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo’s legacy as a people-centric leader. Through the agency’s initiatives, Kogi State has witnessed a surge in community development projects, empowering local communities and improving the quality of life for its citizens. Governor Ododo’s vision for a more inclusive and responsive government has been brought to life through the agency’s efforts, earning him a special place in the hearts of rural people. The agency has made remarkable impacts on rural communities, reducing poverty and inequality, improving…

…HONORED WITH SWS MOST OUTSTANDING NATIONAL OFFICER MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD The Standup for Women Society (SWS) International is pleased to announce the appointment of Lib. Billie Nwogu as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the International President. This prestigious appointment was officially conveyed by the International President of SWS, Barrister Deborah A. Ijadele-Adetona who commended Lib. Nwogu for her remarkable leadership, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the mission and vision of the society. Barr. Deborah noted that during her two tenures as the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Standup for Women Society, Lib. Nwogu distinguished herself through…

By Samuel Temiloluwa – Lokoja The Mangal Industry in Iluhagba, Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State, yesterday disbursed over twenty million naira worth of medical and educational materials to beneficiaries from Mopa and Iluhagba in Mopamuro and Ijumu Local Government Areas, respectively. This is in fulfillment of Section 116 of the 2007 Act, transferring social and economic benefits to the host community, part of the organization’s obligation as a responsible entity that started operations a year ago. Speaking at the event, which was well attended by representatives of the two host communities, Executive Director, Alhaji Nasiru Ladan, representing the…