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    The Iyale Progressive Forum (IPF) has lauded the Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello over the appointment and swift swearing into office of Dr. Zakari Usman as the Honourable Commissioner for the Kogi state' Ministry of health. A statement by the IPF's National Coordinator, Mr. Peter Zakari d ivulged; 'the development came as a result of the governor's love and kindness in his heart for the people of Dekina LGA. "We thanked Governor Yahaya Bello for the appointment of our young and talented medical Doctor, who had passed through many medical trainings with lots of experiences recorded by him over the years. It would also ensure the Inclusion of our own into the cabinet level and for the timely and effective management of our health workforce and facilities across the state. We believe in the capacity of Dr. Zakari Usman and his ability to take Kogi State's health management systems into the world class levels for optimal performance", also add

 The Onuh Of Iyale has on-behalf of the Elders, youth groups and stakeholders from Iyale ward in Dekina LGA, commended the Governor of Kogi state on the appointment of Dr. Zakari Usman as the Kogi State's Commissioner of health. The Iyale top monarch who stated; 'Iam happy and honoured that our own result oriented Medical Doctor has been successfully appointed and sworn into office as the Commissioner for the Ministry of health by the detribalized Governor of our dear state. He had in a statement expressed confidence in the ability of Dr. Zakari Usman, whom he said through the supports and cooperation of our Governor shall drive the development and empowerment of the state's health infrastructures and the medical workers alike for optimal performance. He also called on the newly sworn Commissioner to take sound decisions on various issues affecting the people and critical health infrastructures of the state.  The king thanked the Governor for his spirits of oneness and kind

  The frontline Leaders And Members of Iyale Area Development Association had warmly and solemnly thanked the Executive Governor of Kogi state; Alhaji Yahaya Bello over the appointment of their son, Dr. Zakari Usman as the Kogi State's Honourable Commissioner for Health. The leadership of the association while delivering the message of appreciations to the newsmen has described the appointment of their son as the Honourable Commissioner of health as a  great asset to Kogi state and Nigeria in general.  It was also stated that Dr. Zakari Usman given his stint as the Kogi State's Chief Medical Director of the Hospital Management Board (HMB), he is well experienced and groomed to breath fresh air into the sector for meaningful and effective service delivery to the people of our dear state. The IADA National President, Mr. Gowon Abimaje and it's Chairman of the Lokoja chapter, Mr. Jacob Idajili thanked the governor for his rare wit, love and kindness at picking of Dr. Zakari

  The Speaker of the Igala Youth Leaders Assembly; Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Ojoachele Akor Felix has condoled with the families of Lieutenant Ibrahim Suleiman and Captain Samuel Attah who were killed during an ambush launched on the Presidential Brigade Guard on Sunday by suspected terrorists.  The PBG was on distress call to the Nigeria Law School in Bwari when the unwaranted dastard incident occurred. It was saddening that two of the fallen gallant officers involved in the gruesome incident, were regrettably sons of Kogi state from the Igala kingdom of the eastern flank of our dear state; Captain Samuel Attah and Lieutenant Ibrahim Suleiman In a condolence message today Wednesday, IYLA's speaker said the deceased’s short stay on earth has impacted greatly on the nation, especially in areas of peace and security. The leaderships and members of the Igala sociocultural organization has commended the bravery of Lieutenant Ibrahim Suleiman and Captain  Samuel Attah who went on the field to pro

ELDER (DR.) UBOLO ITODO OKPANACHI (FCAI) The former Kogi State's Accountant General and the PDP's Senatorial Aspirant on Sunday,  July 10, 2022 sent his warmest greetings to  Muslims celebrating Eid ul-Adha around Kogi state and Kogi East Senatorial district in particular, calling it " a part of our rich history and cultural heritage.  Elder (Dr.) Ubolo Itodo Okpanachi also stated that we thank God for our rich cultural tolerance that encourages the practice of many traditions.  "I wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebrations, Dr. Ubolo said. Eid is being celebrated on Saturday with wide collection of Muslim families from different homes after nearly three months of the ending the fasting of Ramadan with lavish feasts and attending services at the Eid across Kogi East and beyond. During the past months, Muslims have honoured their faith through prayer, sacrifice and spent time with loved ones, Dr. Ubolo added. Dr. Ubolo charged Muslims in Kogi east and Kogi stat

 The unfortunate wanton and deliberate destructions of properties arising from the needless political mismatch and misunderstandings in some parts of Igala kingdom today is unacceptable. This reckless poltical trends if not contained could have adverse effects on the secondary elections as they draw nearer. We have watched closely from time without numbers the gory scenes of these attacks that have left scores injured and several properties destroyed. Sadly enough! no arrest of any of these political monsters who have sworn to turn our respected kingdom into a war torned zone never seen in the past. As this sad event was not enough, the government seemed helpless and without the political will to address the ugly trends! The Ejule arson is very fresh in our memories. While trying to unravel the circumstances that led to that bizarre and reckless attacks, we are faced with yet another violence at Ologba in Dekina Local Government Area over what could be described as wilful ignorance!. T

HON. JUSTICE OKPANACHI; FORMER DEKINA-BIRAIDU HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ASPIRANT    The former kogi State's house of Assembly aspirant for DEKINA-BIRAIDU Constituency has vehemently condemned the acts of violence at Ologba in Dekina LGA of Kogi state on July 3rd, 2022.  The Benevolent political icon stated politics is not violence while reacting to the incidence. He averred "I condemned in all entirety the attack that occurred in Ologba, Dekina local government Area of Kogi state. Hon. Justice Okpanachi from reliable sources was told that; "The attack was unprovoked  and  unfortunate and was carried out during PDP's members meeting By APC's thugs. "I want to state that this is not politics and violence is in no way an attribute of democracy", he added.  Why the violence? This is despicable given the fact that we are all one, we are brothers and sisters, this sort of thing should not be coming from us.  However, I want to state categorically that this act will no