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With days left before a critical WHO meeting, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has urged member states to finalise a binding Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing Annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement or risk repeating COVID-19’s vaccine inequities.     In a statement on Friday in Lokoja, Mr. Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria, said the resumed sixth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group, set for Geneva from April 27 to May 1, is the “last opportunity” to conclude the PABS Annex before the World Health Assembly in May.   Aborisade noted that the Pandemic Agreement, adopted in May 2025, cannot advance without the Annex, which regulates sharing of pathogen samples and genetic data and guarantees equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments.   He warned that key equity provisions remain unresolved.  “Failure to reach a strong and enforceable agreement risks repeating the inequities witnessed ...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the former Accountant General of Kogi State, Alhaji Jibrin Momoh, over the demise of his wife, Mrs. Hanatu Jibrin. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the passing of Mrs. Jibrin as a painful and heartbreaking loss, not only to her immediate family but also to all those who knew her. The Governor prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and prayed to Almighty God to grant Alhaji Momoh, members of the bereaved family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. He also urged the family to take solace in the worthy life she lived and the positive impact she made during her lifetime. Mrs. Hanatu Jibrin died after a brief illness and has been laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites. Publisher Accurate News NOAH PETER 

Most Distinguished,_      In the political history of Kogi East, few names command the respect, loyalty, and admiration earned by *Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims*, the Member representing Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro Federal Constituency and the current *Deputy Majority Leader* of the 10th House of Representatives. His rise is not accidental. It is the product of competence, character, and a consistent record of people-centered leadership.    Rt. Hon. Halims entered the Green Chamber with a clear mandate: to give Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro a strong, credible, and influential voice. He has delivered beyond expectation. As Deputy Majority Leader, he occupies a rare position of trust in the leadership hierarchy — shaping the legislative agenda, building consensus across party lines, and ensuring that the interests of Kogi East are not just heard, but prioritized in national discourse.    His contributions on the floor are defined by ...

Most Distinguished,_      In the political history of Kogi East, few names command the respect, loyalty, and admiration earned by *Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims*, the Member representing Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro Federal Constituency and the current *Deputy Majority Leader* of the 10th House of Representatives. His rise is not accidental. It is the product of competence, character, and a consistent record of people-centered leadership.    Rt. Hon. Halims entered the Green Chamber with a clear mandate: to give Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro a strong, credible, and influential voice. He has delivered beyond expectation. As Deputy Majority Leader, he occupies a rare position of trust in the leadership hierarchy — shaping the legislative agenda, building consensus across party lines, and ensuring that the interests of Kogi East are not just heard, but prioritized in national discourse.    His contributions on the floor are defined by ...

In the political terrain of Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Federal Constituency, one name has become shorthand for delivery, access, and vision: Hon. Umar Yahaya, popularly known as _“Umar Connect”_ and _“Eche’Nyo.”_ His rise is not a story of overnight politics but of years spent in the trenches of community service, earning trust long before he earned a mandate.    The nickname “Connect” was not self-given. It was earned in classrooms where he funded scholarships, in markets where he backed small traders, and in villages where he bridged the gap between government promises and people’s needs. Long before his legislative debut, Hon. Umar built a foundation of service that made his eventual election feel less like a campaign and more like a confirmation.    Since assuming office, that foundation has translated into measurable governance. Recognized as _Best Lawmaker of the Year_, Hon. Umar redefined representation in Kogi East by merging legislative rigor with...

At a time when the party seeks credible, result-driven, and people-oriented candidates, Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu stands out as the clear choice for Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency. His track record is not built on promises, but on visible, impactful results already delivered to the people. Through the Abdulrafiu Yakubu Foundation, he has demonstrated what true representation looks like—providing clean water through boreholes, supporting religious harmony by upgrading mosques and churches, lighting up communities with solar streetlights, and investing in education through the distribution of school kits to young pupils. These are not campaign gestures; they are proven commitments. Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu has effectively bridged the gap between leadership and the grassroots, earning trust, loyalty, and widespread acceptance across Lokoja-Kogi. His approach aligns perfectly with the development agenda of the state government, making him a strategic partner in driving sustainable growth, gra...