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 One of the PDP chieftain Alhaji Abdullahi Haruna SAN on Saturday attended the wedding fathia of the daughter of Capt Abdullahi Umar (RTD)  Abdullahi Haruna SAN who joined other dignitaries which includes, Hon. Abu Odoma chairman Idah LGC, Hon Zakari Umar former chairman and PDP house of assembly candidate Igalamela Odolu constituency, Hon. Igagwu Idris Ofu LG PDP leader, Hon. Paul Gowon, Hon Usman Ochidi APC candidate for Dikina Baraidu constituency at the Kogi state house of assembly, Dr Iliyasu Musa Director National University Commission and host of many others.  The wedding solemnization which was conducted at Capt Abdullahi resident in GRA lokoja was presided over by the chief Imam of lokoja Sheikh Mohammed Aminu Sha'aban and assisted by khalifa Arif Yabagi and khalifa Ibrahim Shaibu Kenchi. Abdullahi SAN who stood for the bride Asiya while Mallam Muhammed stood in for the groom Dr kamaludeen. The was contracted up on the payment of N50,000 as dowry through the groo...

 The PAAU Alumni Association has congratulated Amb. Oladele Nihi , Vice President, Pan - African Youth Union PYU, over his recent award as the  Most Outstanding Young Person of the Year in Kogi State presented to him by the Nigerian Post Newspaper in Lokoja. This is contained in a statement by the National President Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya in Lokoja and made available to newsmen. The statement enjoined Amb. Oladele Nihi who is an Alumnus of PAAU ( KSU) to see the award as a reward for good work and service to fatherland. It described the award as well deserved, urging him to continue to put in his best to the service of humanity. According to the statement, the National President of the alumni urged other alumni members to emulate Amb. Oladele Nihi by contributing positively to the development of the society their alma mater. It also admonished them to remain good ambassadors of their Alma Meta . It maintained that arrangement was on to host the awardee to an alumni dinner.

        Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya    The Vice Chancellor, of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Professor Marietu Tenuche and her management team, have been praised for tolerating the excesses of some of the members of the institution's, alumni association,  particularly the non-financial up to date members. The National President of the Prince Abubakar Audu University Alumni Association PAAUAA Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya made the remark shortly after inspecting the ongoing renovation of the Alumni Secretariat at Anyigba. He enjoined members to be committed to the Association and the development of the University rather than engage in Character assassination and blackmail of other members. Mall. Yahaya pointed out that such erring members would be made to face descplinary committee of the Association,  if they do not desist from such unholy acts. The National President enjoined members of the Association Irrespective of Location or place to support...

  It was a grand endorsement today being August 20, 2022 in Ojeh, Ogodu District.  It was an exclusive and extraordinary session where the Executives, the Critical Stakeholder and the Youth Groups of PDP converged in their numbers at Ojeh to pledge their allegiance which climaxed in the endorsement of Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris. Mr. Umar Egbunu on-behalf of the youths of Ojeh showered an enconium on the good antecedent of the former governor of Kogi State and the Jakadan of Sokoto Alh. Ibrahim Idris, in his statement, he pointed out that the good work he did as the Custodian of the state cannot be over emphasized. The former Governor built the political structure of the party in Kogi State through different empowerment programs and widespread infrastructural development. He also reiterated that Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim will do better if given the chance to govern the state. In his statement, he stressed that no government has ever remembered communities morethan the government o...

  The National President, Prince Abubakar Audu University Alumni Association, Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya has enjoined members of the Association Worldwide to always put God first in their daily activities. Mall Yahaya made the call at a burial ceremony of the Father of Lagos State Chapter Chairman of the Association Late Pa Rowland Aruwa in Idah over the weekend .  He stressed that the Late Pa Rowland Aruwa lived a fulfilled life and called on the children to emulate the legacies of their Late father.  The Nation President prayed God to grant the soul of Late Pa. Aruwa eternal rest. Mall. Yahaya who eulogized  the son of the deceased Comr. Rowland Aruwa as a committed member of the Association said he was optimistic that he would continue with the legacies of his late father. He advised members of the Association to always be good ambassadors of their Alma Mater. On the entourage of the President was the National Secretary, Comr. Okeme Y. Okeme and some members from Ida...

China deploys 51 warplanes and six ships around Taiwan in response to US sending nuclear stealth bombers over Pacific and Taiwan agreeing to new U.S. trade talks Taiwan's defence ministry said 51 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships had been detected operating around Taiwan on Thursday, August 18 as China continues military activities near the island.   Out of the 51 aircrafts, 25 aircrafts crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which in normal times acts as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, or flew into Taiwan's air defence zone. China deploys 51 warplanes and six ships around Taiwan in response to US sending nuclear stealth bombers over Pacific and Taiwan agreeing to new U.S. trade talks The move comes after the U.S. government said it will hold trade talks with Taiwan in a sign of support for the island democracy that China claims as its own territory, prompting Beijing to warn it will take action to 'safeguard its sovereignty.'  China deploys 51 w...

 The Executive Chairman of Idah LGA, Hon. Abuh Odoma, has called on the good people of Idah LGA to resist the temptation of encroaching on land  allocated for aerodrome development by the Federal Government. This was contained in a rebuttal first circulated on the July 27, 2022 which is currently repeated due to barrage of outcry by the illegal residents or occupants of Ogwutelechi in Ugboluma, Angwa Ayegba Community. The Executive Chairman, Idah LGA, Hon. Abuh has reacted thus;     ' Our attention has been drawn to an online news publications on myriad of platforms by the people of Ogwutelechi at Ugboluma in Angwa Ayegba Community in Idah LGA of Kogi state'.      The Local government' chairman, Hon. Abuh  Odoma has strongly refuted the allegations levelled against him so far.  He maintained that, he has no hand in the said demolition. This was stated amid claims by the people or residents of both communities in Ugboluma who have issued or gr...

          RT. HON. BIODUN JAMES FALEKE  The Omi'Akele Attah of Igala, The boundless mother of generosity and the well known political Amazon from the Igala Kingdom of Kogi state, Princess (Dr.) Hadiza Ibrahim warmly and happily congratulates, Rt. Hon. Biodun James Faleke —as newly appointed Secretary of the APC Campaign Council for the 2023 presidential elections. Dr. Hadiza Ibrahim joyously described the newly appointed APC Campaign Council's Chief Scribe as: _*"You are blazing new trails as the first serving National Lawmaker and the first Kogite to step into the position of the Secretary of the 2023 APC Campaign Council because of your transparent and benevolent lifestyle, You inspire us."*_ She has also stated upon reading and hearing the good news that; _ * The APC families and Nigerians across the Nation look forward to working with you to keep the promise of the dividends of democracy and good governance of which you are known for; for the ...

The Kogi State Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Health , Dr. Zakari Usman has held the first important meeting with heads of institutions, agencies and parastatals at the conference hall of the Ministry today being, 16th August, 2022 after his successful resumption in office. The agenda of the meeting between the Honourable Commissioner for health and the Heads of The Prestigious health institutions, parastatals and agencies in the state is to build synergy between them and the Ministry to appreciate and to drive the vision of the Ministry of health towards repositioning the health sector and to respond appropriately to the healthcare needs of the people of kogi as well as the training of the healthcare professionals and the research units. The vibrant, well known and result oriented Commissioner while addressing the Heads of the outlined agencies and parastatals above, stated that: " Our challenges are generic and our goal is one; which is to strengthen the health syst...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Bldr. Samson Ameh OPALUWAH as the Chairman of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) The appointment took effect following his inauguration in Abuja, as presided over by the Honorable Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. Opaluwah was until his appointment, the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Institute of Facilities Engineering & Management, a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). He is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Khariz Group, Abuja, a group of companies involved in Projects implementation Consultancy, Building/Civil Engineering Construction, Entrepreneurship Development, Property & Facilities Management and Agribusiness. He has also served in the capacity of the Director of Public Procurement in the Federal Ministry of Works, Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Police Af...

  Several groups met at Abejukolo in Omala LGA today being the August 13th, 2022 under the aegis of the AbuIbro Season two The groups were drawn from across the eleven wards of Omala Local Government Area. They had irrevocably reached an agreement to ensure that their various groups are converted into AbuIbro 2023 political platform for positive governance beyond the 2023 election year. They spoke in oness that after series of findings and consultations, they had agreed that Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris has what it takes, to deliver the local government, kogi east and the Kogi State in general out of the hands of the clueless administration. The groups also stated that the endorsement of Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris to run for the upcoming governorship elections of Kogi State is based on the best their general interest to salvaged the good people of Kogi State. Speaking at the meeting was, Hon. Andrew Ede who spare-headed the meeting said, 'that Ibro has done well for the state in th...

    The Idah Council Boss, Hon. Abuh Odoma   has congratulated the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi state on Legislative Matters, Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa on the 51st birthday anniversary. This was contained in a message signed by his information directorate. The thirteenth (13th) Executive Chairman of Idah LGA observed that the examplary lifestyle of Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa who had served in different capacities in Idah LGA in the past and still serving is worthy of emulation given his personal life of simplicity, candour, humility and integrity. The council Boss stated that he usually pray that Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa live long and excel in order to turn our youths and women into valuable human resources in order for maximum growth and development of our  people, local government, kogi state and Nigeria in general. The Idah LGA's Chief Security Officer remarked that the life of Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa at 51 is the wish of every single person ever born because of...

        HON. HARUNA IDOKO MUSA, THE S.A ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.      One positive thing that has happened to kogi state precisely Idah LGA was the birth of a man whose lifestyle from day one is filled with democratic and political charismatic, leadership and bridge building orientations.  He wished greatness for others before bringing himself into equations on most occasions.   I have discovered him through my discussions and interactions with him to be a man of few words with worthy and simple principles, values and understandings that have stood the test of time.    He lacks ounce of pride, pumposity and negative charisma in his life. These are things that have endeared him to the most people.     Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa also known as (HIM) to most people. He has transcended offices in the political administrations of Idah LGA at different times where forayed as Honourable Supervisor, Councillor, Caretaker Chairman, Exe...

  Barr. Abdullahi Haruna SAN has mourned the demise of the former Director-General/Chief Executive, National Space Research and Development Agency, Prof Seidu Onailo Mohammed Ogah who passed away on Monday 8 August 2022 at the age of 62.  SAN  described the passing of the professor of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Mohammed Ogah as a colossal loss not only to Nigeria but to the global Space Sciences at large.  He noted that Prof Mohammed Ogah not only distinguished himself as a Geo-Science scholar but committed scientist whose tremendous contributions have led to the implementation of the Space Programme in Nigeria noting that under his astute leadership as the DG, NARSDA, Nigerian three Satellites were launched. Barr. Haruna stated that Prof Mohammed Ogah as a Fellow and board member of the International Academy of Astronautics was a major player in global Space Research and Devel

   The Omi'Akeli Attah of Igala, the Presidential and Kogi Governorship Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Princess (Dr.) Hadiza Ibrahim has grieved with the Attah of Igala, the Members and Leaderships of the APC, the sons and daughters of Igala kingdom and the wife and the children of the late Professor Seidu Onailo Mohammed over the recent demise of the NASRDA Boss. Princess Hadiza Ibrahim who expressed sadness over the departure of the late National Airspace Research Development Agency Boss, described the death of the Professor as a loss to Kogi state. The Omi'Akele Attah while encouraging the families of the late Professor Seidu to take solace in God said it's very painful, maintaining that she knew how it feels to lose a loved one. The Political Amazon and double Princess while grieving over the loss also said in writing to the Overall Paramount ruler of the Igala kingdom, HRM; Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche-Akpa II that, “We have lost somebody very close to...

 PAAU Alumni Association has congratulated the Mr Kabir Tenuche son of the vice chancellor of PAAU, Prof. Marietu Tenuche on his successful wedding program held in Okene over the weekend. Speaking with newsmen during the wedding reception at Afims Hotel   Okene , the National President of PAAU Alumni Association, Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya advised the newly  wedded couple to always put God first in their marriage. Mall. Yahaya also used the opportunity to appreciate the University management team, staffs and students for their show of love and solidarity at the wedding ceremony. On the issue of Security , the National President urged the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to be proactive in tackling the menace in Kogi State.

  By Gowon Yakubu  The Kogi state PDP concern youths, an umbrella body of PDP ,Kogi state chapter, deem it fit to write you this letter as the chairman of our great party, PDP, as regard the 2023  forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Mr chairman sir, let us reflect our minds on why we failed to win the  2019 general elections, especially the governorship election, one of the major reason for our failure was because of monarchical style the PDP adopted: the family of Ex Governor Idris Wada, and his immediate brother, Engineer Musa Wada,  former governor of kogi state H.E Ibrahim Idris who double as in-law to wada's family, whose refusal to allow a neutral aspirants to secured the party tick contributed immensely to our under performance in 2019. This political miscalculation, have started to rare itself as 2023 general elections approaches. As concern PDP youths, we don't want to  experience what  we underwent during  the  2019 gen...

 The above named political platform in conjunctions with the various youth's organisations across kogi state held a meeting yesterday being 4th August, 2022 at the Safari Hotel Ganaja, Lokoja in kogi state; where the group leader Hon. Shittu Idris Haruna call on the party leadership in kogi state to endorse and declare Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris as the sole governorship candidate of our great party PDP during the upcoming 2023 governorship elections.  The group gave several reasons why Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris should be the ideal candidate our party for the next governorship elections in KOGI STATE.  The group reiterated that capacity, affluence and influence are fundamental tools for any election in Nigeria especially when you are contesting with the power that be.  Alh. Abubakar Ibrahim Idris is a Kogite, highly intelligent personality, a business tycoon; PDP cannot afford to gamble with the future of our Children, Youths, Women and the elderly under a cluele...

 PAAU Alumni Association has Congratulated the newly elected President Comr. Ocheje Achimugu and his new Exco members on a well deserved victory at the just concluded Students Union Government's (SUG) elections. In a Congratulatory letter personally signed by the National President Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya in Lokoja, expressed confidence that Comr. Ocheje and his team would not let the school down. Mall. Yahaya urged the newly elected executive to stay focused and carry every Students along Irrespective of ethic or religious affiliation. The Alumni National President enjoined the Exco members to join the Alumni Association in the current campaign against social vices on campus, particularly the war against cultism and exam malpractices. Mall. Yahaya praised the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Marietu Tenuche and her management team for creating a peaceful atmosphere for the election and other activities on campus.