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The Olugbede of Gbede land in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oba Colonel Engr. Olusegun Oloruntoba (rtd) says the district is currently making progress in the building of a befitting palace for the Olugbede of Gbede Kingdom. Oba Oloruntoba stated this at the 2025 Gbede Day, a celebration of Unity and Cultural Heritage of the District as well as Conferement of Honourary Chieftaincy Titles and presentation of Awards to some Personalities. “You will all recall that during my coronation on 11th June 2022, I promised that during my reign, Gbede will have a befitting palace for Olugbede, I…
… they are bitter souls, hence they cannot blackmail the State Government and its officials The Elulu of Mopa and Chairman, Mopamuro Traditional Council, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun has queried the rationale behind the call on Governor Usman Ododo to halt the conferment of the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade from taking the Honorary Chieftaincy title of Yeye Oba of Mopa scheduled to take place in the next few weeks by disgruntled elements named Concerned Senior Citizens whose stock in trade is to blackmail people around. The Monarch disclosed this in an interview with our reporter…
By Samuel Adefemi – Kabba The new President-General of the umbrella Development body of Kabba people in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Kabba Development Union (KDU), Mr Emmanuel Bobinihi has commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo for their efforts to root out bandits and other criminal elements in the area and the state at large, stressing that the security clearance carried out recently in Bunu forest has restored hope and safety for the residents of the local government. oplus_2 The President-General gave this commendation shortly after he was Inaugurated in Kabba, describing the efforts of…
Opeyemi O | Mopa, April 21, 2025 — The coming together of stakeholders from across Yagbaland with a shared vision is a purposeful move towards unlocking regional potentials. This is according a paper delivered by a grassroots development and community relations professional, Tade Oshaloto at the 2025 Apapo Omo Yagba Unity Summit in Mopa the headquarters of Mopamuro LGA. According to Oshaloto, a reliable pathway towards stimulating sustainable infrastructure and economic development in the region requires the transformative power of unity and strategic planning and communication. Oshaloto, a former Senior Special Assistant to former executive governor of Kogi State and…
Opeyemi O | Mopa, April 21, 2025 — The coming together of stakeholders from across Yagbaland with a shared vision is a purposeful move towards unlocking regional potentials. This is according a paper delivered by a grassroots development and community relations professional, Tade Oshaloto at the 2025 Apapo Omo Yagba Unity Summit in Mopa the headquarters of Mopamuro LGA. According to Oshaloto, a reliable pathway towards stimulating sustainable infrastructure and economic development in the region requires the transformative power of unity and strategic planning and communication. Oshaloto, a former Senior Special Assistant to former executive governor of Kogi State and…
² … Says Otu overhauling Cross River’s transport system to enhance economic growth The Chairman of the Committee coordinating the Free Easter Transport Service, the second phase of the Free Transportation Initiative introduced by Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, has said that Cross Riverians are glad with the kind gesture of the governor. Akiba, who is the Special Adviser to Otu on Special Duties had few days to Easter flagged off the Easter Free Bus Service on behalf of the governor to reduce the burden of transportation and cushion the effect of…
The Deputy National President, DNP, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Chief Onuh Usman Abdullahi has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter celebration. Chief Onuh Abdullahi in his Easter message urged Christians to continue to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ which include love, peace , sacrifice and patience which he stressed are pillars of a just society. According to him, the season also called for sustained prayers for Kogi State and Nigeria as a country for greater days ahead. He equally expressed his appreciation to Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, the Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Comrade…
The International President of The Standup For Women Society Barr. Deborah. A. Ijadele-Adetona celebrates with Christians worldwide on Easter which signifies the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ijadele used the occasion to emphasize on patience amongst women globally, urging them to build a society free of lawlessness and violence. In her message made public by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Lib. Billie Nwogu, the president wishes all who celebrate Easter to continue to believe with faith to enjoy the spiritual blessings the death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ stand for. ” May these sacred…
IDORENIS…🖊️ My name is Orenisi idowu Festus I was giving birth to about 5decades ago in Odogbe isanlu Kogi State. I write to clear the air regarding several calls I have received from friends, family, Old school mate , royal and spiritual father’s on the reason why I was not present at the recent isanlu day 2025 celebration. To this end I want to say I am one of the most lover of our dear community isanlu as a matter of fact since the year 2000 I have not experience any new year celebration, Easter, Election , isanlu day ,…
By Winner Olurotimi Phillip The Igbaruku community was filled with excitement as dignitaries from all over the globe gathered to celebrate Igbaruku Day 2025. The event was a grand occasion marked by felicitations, celebration, thanksgiving, and gratitude to the Almighty God. On Saturday, April 19th, 2025, the people of Igbaruku community in Yagba West local government area, Kogi West Senatorial District, came together to commemorate their Community Anniversary Day. The annual celebration was graced by esteemed guests from various sectors including the executive, legislature, judiciary, corporate, professional, political, and public service elite of the nation. Among the distinguished guests was…