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2 September, 2025. The Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has called on all the Commissioners to intensify mobilisation efforts for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A directive issued by KOSIEC Chairman, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, emphasised that broad participation in the CVR is essential to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring credible elections. The Chairman charged Commissioners to actively engage their constituents, sensitise communities, and encourage every eligible citizen to register and obtain their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). To achieve this, Commissioners…

The last Kogi West Senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the February 25 National Assembly election, Hon Muhammed Ibukun Abubakar, in this interview with Newsmen spoke on why he is stepping aside his Senate Political aspiration in 2027 for his immediate elder brother, Ustaz Zakari Abubakar Ola. He also spoke on other wide range of issues as regards the misinformation and efforts to smear his image and that of his brother who is seeking to represent the people of Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 election. Excepts. Q: You seem to have abandoned…

… Also spearheads another N22m Donation for Riverine Community’ Projects in Kogi LGA. Nigerians of Kogi State extraction, have been asked not to see development as government responsibilities alone, but tasked to join hands with the government in community development as displayed by the people of Agbudu community in Kogi LGA of the State. This was as a total donation of N32m was raised for the development of riverine communities, to specifically support the Ekuzi Progressive Association’s Unity House Permanent site Project. The Ekuzi Unity House Permanent site is located at Agbudu along Okpareke Okofi Road, a key…

The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) in Kogi State, Moses Peter Oricha, has described the meeting purportedly called by one Ahmed Attah and attended by the governorship candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka as an effort in futility, null and void, saying those who conveyed the meeting are not executives of the party in the state. In a statement on Sunday in Lokoja, Oricha noted that the certified true copy (CTC), report from INEC headquarters Abuja, had invalidated the purported Congress which allegedly produces Ahmed Attah and Abdulrahaman Idris (SOFADA), saying with…

*PLEASE HELP SAVE MY SON’S LIFE* *A heartfelt appeal from a parent, a student, and a believer in miracles* Dear friends, family, and compassionate souls across the world, I never imagined I’d be writing this kind of post. But today, I come to you not just as a father, but as a man holding onto faith and hope for the life of his child. My son, *Fiyinfoluwa Barnabas Clement-Ake,* is just *3 years and 8 months* old. He’s full of light, laughter, and the kind of innocence that reminds you of God’s grace. But behind his…

The attention of the Concerned Constituents of Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency has been drawn to a recent publication titled “Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Reps Contest: A Battle of Ideologies, Not Just Ambition.” While the article attempts to frame the ongoing political discourse as one of ideologies, we find it necessary to set the record straight. The fundamental question remains: where is the ideology in a man who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after losing a primary election, only to abandon the platform within one year to seek refuge in the All Progressives Congress (APC)? This pattern is not only inconsistent,…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Aug. 29, 2025 (NAN) A civil society organization, Nigeria Youths Future Fund, has called on Nigerian youths to actively participate in decision-making and governance to drive the country’s rapid growth and development. This call was made at a workshop in Lokoja, organised by the organization’s North Central zone in Lokoja, themed “Strengthening Youth Participation in Open Government Participation (OGP) Process in Nigeria.” The Country Director of Nigeria Youths Future Fund, Dr. Onyeche Agbiti-Douglas, emphasised the importance of Open Government Participation in holding government accountable and tapping into the knowledge of older generations to move…

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Aug. 28, 2025 The Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) has urged stakeholders to amplify awareness and support for the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign for children in the state. This call was made at a One-day Stakeholders meeting for Measles Rubella campaign organised by KSPHCDA on Thursday in Lokoja. Mr Shittu Momoh, State Vaccine Mobilisation Officer, KSPHCDA, highlighted the stakeholders’ critical roles in house-to-house, door-to-door and community mobilisation especially in hard-to-reach areas. Momoh said the MR vaccination exercise is scheduled for Oct. 4 to Oct. 13. He urged the stakeholders’ to support…

By Akin Fanodun The Management and Editorial Board of Democracy Newsline Newspaper extend their profound appreciation to all distinguished personalities who graced the 15th Annual Public Lecture and Awards Ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 26, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. This year’s theme, “Promoting Participatory Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria,” provided a platform for scholars, policymakers, civil society actors, and the media to critically examine the state of governance in our nation. The event reemphasized the vital role of citizens in nurturing democracy. The newspaper particularly commends all award…

*By Rotimi Odofin* The Kogi State Ministry of Health has officially commenced the dissemination of the Joint Annual Review (JAR) Communiqué and accompanying reports to stakeholders within the state’s health sector. Kogi State Health Commissioner, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiz underscored the importance of conducting an in-depth assessment of the JAR Communiqué. He highlighted the collective efforts of all participants as essential for enhancing healthcare service delivery for the residents of Kogi State. Dr. Adeiza reiterated the commitment of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration to not only maintain the momentum of health development in the state but also to…