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.”* …
Dangote Sponsors Abuja Trade Fair, Features Refinery IPO Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), one of the sponsors of the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, will spotlight the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) during the company’s Special Day. The Dangote Special Day, scheduled for Friday…
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has called for sustained investment in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector to expand network infrastructure and improve the quality of connectivity for existing users. Maida made the call while delivering the welcome remarks at the maiden edition of the…
Former political appointees under ex-Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, have commended the state government for what they described as significant strides in education, welfare and political reconciliation. The group, led by the Public Relations and Publicity Secretary of its forum, Hon. Dr. Alfa Ebune, alongside its Chairman, Hon. Bako Sigaba and Secretary, Hon. Bola…
On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Academic Board, staff and students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, I warmly felicitate with our mother, Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, on the occasion of her birthday. Ma, your tenure as Vice-Chancellor was marked by remarkable achievements, visionary…
