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  OPEN LETTER : GOVERNOR ODODO'S INTERVENTION ON THE ARREST OF COMRADE USMAN AUSTIN OKAI IS SACROSANCT The name of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has gained traction and continued to dominate positive conversations on the social and the conventional news media as a Peace Ambassador, Servant Leader and a born Unifier given his antecedents on prompt payment of salaries, arrears and other emoluments for workers and the retired civil servants of Kogi State.  Your Excellency, Sir, I have been around the men and  women of authority in governance, at the corridor of power and at the helm of affairs within and outside Kogi State and for sure, it is not easy and rosy to be the Governor of Kogi State which is undoubtedly the microcosm of Nigeria given her heterogeneous nature and the borders it shares with ten (10) other sub-nationals in about three (3) sub-regions of South East, South-South and South West including other States within her own North Central geopolitical z...

  TOAN SEEKS THE INTERVENTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE KOGI STATE HOUSE' OF ASSEMBLY AND THE CHAIRMAN OF KGIRS TO STOP THE UNLAWFUL, ANTI-UNION ACTIVITIES, INTIMIDATION AND HARASSMENT OF THEIR MEMBERS  The Members of the Kogi Chapter of the  Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), known to be one of the most readily available transportation provider and resourceful employment generation venture for the teeming un-employed individuals; has raised alarm in two separate letters dated February 12, 2025; addressed to the Speaker of the Kogi state House of Assembly ; Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf and the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe registering their grievances while also calling for their intervention over seamless attacks on her workers. The letters were signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Kogi state' TOAN KEKE NAPEP UNION. In the petition to the Honourable Speaker of the House Assembly, It was clearly...

  IGALA IN GANAJA TOWNSHIP PAYS COURTESY CALL ON HON. SANNI EGIDI ABDULRAHEEM The Representative of the Igala Council of Chiefs, Chief (Dr.) Labran Yahaya Oyigebe and the two other foremost Leaders of the Igala's frontline, paramount and notable associations known as: the Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA) and the Igala Unity Forum (IUF); covering Ganaja Township; paid familiarization visit on the current member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency; Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem at his Lokoja Residence on Wednesday being 29th January, 2025. It was a free for all; smooth, joyful and friendly interactions for the re-establishment of the agelong re-union in the interest of love, unity and peaceful co-existence across Ganaja Township. The move by the Leaders of the Associations was wholly supported by the current member at the green chamber of the National Assembly representing the good people of Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.  The meeting provided an avenue to als...

  JUST IN: GOMEP To FG, Address The Underlying Challenges Facing Nigeria Armed Forces The Guild Of Online Media Editors And Publishers (GOMEP) Nigeria has charged the Federal  Government of Nigeria to prioritise the welfare of  the Nigeria Armed Forces with absolute transparency and accountability, so as to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the personnel and secure the country from the challenges of insecurity. This comes as Nigeria marks this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor the nation's fallen heroes and veterans who have sacrificed for the peace and security of the country.  According to GOMEP, the call was timely, considering the numerous challenges facing the Nigerian armed forces, including inadequate funding, poor equipment, and lack of transparency and accountability in the management of resources of the agencies within the armed forces. The group stated that improved personnel welfare is very crucial, given the sacrifices ma...

  Building a New Democracy in Nigeria: A Future-Focused Paradigm By Dr Ojoachele Felix Akor  Center For Social Justice And National Integration (CSJANI) Nigeria, a nation beset by the vicissitudes of democratic governance, stands at the cusp of a transformative era. As the country navigates the complexities of modern statecraft, it is imperative to conceptualize a new democracy that is inclusive, accountable, and innovative. This necessitates a paradigmatic shift in the country's governance architecture, one that prioritizes the empowerment of citizens, the promotion of social justice, and the entrenchment of transparency and accountability. The foundations of a new democracy in Nigeria must be anchored on the principles of constitutionalism, electoral integrity, and judicial independence. A robust and inclusive constitution, crafted through a participatory and inclusive process, must provide the framework for governance, ensuring that the rights and aspirations of all citizen...

Birthday: PAAU Alumni Celebrates Patron: The PAAU Alumni Association Worldwide has felicitated with her National Patron, Alh Ibrahim Suleiman, the DG Protocol Government House, Lokoja. In a Congratulatory Message made available to news men in Lokoja by the National President of the association, Mall. Ibraheems Yahaya. described Alh Suleiman as a golden fish that has in no small measure assisted the association to move forward. Mall. Yahaya prayed for many more years and abundant blessings for Alh. Suleiman and called on other members of the association to emulate him The National President also used the opportunity to praise Gov. Usman Ododo for the choice of Alh Ibrahim Suleiman as DG Protocol Government as he remains one of the best hands for the job.  

  Inspiring Walimat-ul-Quran Ceremony At Ganaja, Community In Ajaokuta LGA  Our son, Abdulazeez Ogula Wada Salifu lighten up the moods of the guests with a recitation of Suratul Mumin in the Glorious Quran, showcasing his impressive fluency.  The organiser is the Madarasatul Kidaya of Late Sheikh Abdullahi Maitafsir Ajobe Ganaja Village Branch Ajaokuta Kogi State. The School has celebrated another significant milestone today with its Annual Walimat-ul-Quran Ceremony, a scholarly event  that illuminated the achievements of its students and the school's dedication to Islamic teachings. The ceremony, which marks the completion of a Certificate Course in Quran Reading, brought together parents, teachers, and community leaders from far and near in a joyous and spiritually uplifting gathering. The event that took place at the Kidaya Madarasatul's Premises on Road 2, High Tension, Ganaja Village. The Madarasatul's Representative, Alhaji  Hayatudeen Abdullahi, delivered...