As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, the Director-General, Kogi State Government House Administration, Alhaji Dr. Umar Shuaibu Oricha, is also celebrating his 66th birthday, creating a remarkable coincidence that links a personal milestone with the anniversary of the nation he has spent decades serving. Born on October 1, 1960, Oricha’s…
On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba (PAAU), I warmly felicitate with the Government and good people of Kogi State, as well as all Nigerians, on the occasion of the 66th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence. This significant anniversary offers us an opportunity to reflect…
How PDP, ADC, APC and NDC Are Shaping the Battle for the Federal Constituency By Mohammed Adejo Idah, Kogi State The 2027 House of Representatives election for Idah/Igalamela-Odolu/Ibaji/Ofu Federal Constituency is emerging as one of the most politically intriguing contests in Kogi East. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list contains twelve candidates for the…
An Assessment of the APC, ADC, SDP, PDP and NDC Contest By Abdul Adama Ankpa, Kogi State Introduction The 2027 House of Representatives election for Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency is developing around two particularly visible political structures: the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). While the final candidate list contains 12…
DEKINA/BASSA 2027: A FOUR-LEG Race with two frons running structures. An Assessment of the APC, SDP, ADC and PDP Contest By Ajuma Adejo Anyigba, Kogi State The 2027 House of Representatives election for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency is gradually taking the shape of a four-legged political race, with the All Progressives Congress (APC), Social Democratic Party…
By Mohamed Eneojo When a man asks to be entrusted with the affairs of thousands of people, it is only fair to ask a simple question: what has he done with responsibility before now? That is where the story of Chief Dr. Joseph Ameh Erico becomes compelling. Before politics came calling, Erico was already building….
A socio-political pressure group, Degroup, has demanded an immediate power shift to Kogi West in the 2027 governorship election, arguing that the zone has endured decades of political marginalisation. The group made the demand on Wednesday at a world press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) conference hall in Lokoja, against the…
*1960–2026 : The Journey So Far* *By Jerome Aduojo Agi Ph.D.* On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered and. Nigeria’s green-white-green flag rose over an independent nation. British sovereignty formally ended, and Nigerians assumed responsibility for governing their own country. Nigeria entered independence with enormous expectations: a large population, abundant agricultural…
The Senator representing Kogi west senatorial zone, Sunday Steve Karimi has launched a free shuttle bus service in Lokoja, Kogi State, in a move aimed at easing the rising cost of transportation for residents. The initiative, launched under the Karimi Cares programme, was formally flagged off on Wednesday at Up-Garage, traditional area of Lokoja, the…
Why Too Many People Are Dying Too Soon—and How We Can Change the Story)* PART 1 — “HE JUST SLUMPED AND DIED”* There is a disturbing sentence increasingly heard in families, communities, workplaces and places of worship : *“He just slumped and died.”* …
