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  Farmers in Kogi State have commended the Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) for transforming their lives and livelihoods. During a media tour to VCDP project sites in Ajaokuta and Lokoja, farmers praised the programme's impact on their production, income, and well-being.  "We thank IFAD-VCDP for this support. Without them, none of this would be here. The facilities, including the transformer, drying slab, parboiling shed, and aggregation center, were all supported by Kogi VCDP," said Moru Tijani Ahmed, Chairman of ASCO Cluster and Commodity Alliance Forum. Ahmed praised the programme's Coordinator, Dr. Stella Adejoh, saying she's ensured benefits reach the grassroots, making them direct beneficiaries - producers, processors, and marketers.  "The processing facility uses a false bottom method, ensuring clean and hygienic production. We're proud to produce clean, ch...

  A former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Culture and Tourism and current Local Government Assistant, to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Isah Abubakar Ada-Abu, has thrown his weight behind key All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Lokoja, the young political heavyweight named Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, House of Representatives member for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Suleiman Danladi Aguye, and Kogi/Koton-Karfe State Constituency lawmaker, Hon. Idrees Aliyu Maikudi, as his preferred candidates.  Ada-Abu also known as Oracle of Kogi Youth vowed to mobilise his domain to ensure their victory, describing it as a collective stake for his people. Ada-Abu, who previously served as the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Coordinator for Kogi/Koton-Karfe Local Government Area and Vice Chairman for Kogi West  in the council, argued that these leaders have performed exceptionally well to...

  The Olukiri of Kiri Kingdom in Kabba Bunnu Local Government Area, Olu James Abayomi Ikusemoro has appealed for more interventions towards security challenges posed by the men of the underworld. Ikusemoro made the appeal while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. He said his community has been ravaged by the waves of crimes leading to panic and total migration of the natives in some cases. The Traditional Ruler sadly recalled the abduction of two prominent traditional titled holders, Chief Samuel Fagbemi and Chief Zacheaus Fagbemi who were kidnapped of recent. The Olukiri of Kiri Kingdom appealed to the State Government and illustrious sons and daughters of Okun nation to step in by facilitating more presence of security agencies in the area. He maintained that a whole lot can be achieved  security wise if efforts is channelled towards creating more police post and army forward base in the area. Ikusemoro emphasized that the kingdom with over forty nine communities needs the inte...

Ukomu Igala Organization Lokoja Chapter has elected New Executive Officers  to run it's affairs for the next years with a call to be united for the progress of the organization. In a message to the inauguration ceremony in Lokoja, the  National Leader of the organization,  Retired Major General J.A Ataguba said the Ukomu Igala was idea borne out of conviction to ensure development closer to the people  of Igala kingdom . The inauguration ceremony which coincided with the end of the year get together explained that the Igala as ninth largest  local government in west Africa would not be lagging behind in it political activities. Retired Major General J A Ataguba who was represented by the Administrative Secretary of the organization, Ahmed Hussein explained that the Ukomu Igala has worked tirelessly in recent times through establishment of Military Formation in Ogidibege junction in kogi East through the help of the Defence Ministry. Retired Major General J A Ata...

 A group, Okun Media Professionals, has condemned the call for the removal of Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, attributed to Sheikh Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, President of the Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Chairman Chief Olugbemi Femi in Lokoja, the group described the call as "unfortunate and unacceptable", saying it undermines INEC's independence and the electoral process.  They praised Prof. Amupitan's commitment to transparency and fairness, saying he's done an "excellent job" leading INEC. The statement criticized Sheikh Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar for whipping up sentiment that could destabilize the country, saying "the era of fanaticism and extremism is over in Nigeria".  It advised the Sheikh to redirect his energy towards promoting peace and unity, emphasizing that competence and integrity should be the hallmark of appointments, not religious or tribal affiliations. The group urged Nigerians to s...

The Ebulejonu Daughters Development Association of Nigeria has inaugurated new members to run it's affairs in the next four  years. Speaking at the  inauguration ceremony, the outgone National President of the Association, Chief (Mrs) Grace Akowe urged  the association to uphold the long cherished ethical values of Igala  race and promote respect for the institution. Mrs  Grace Akowe  who made the remarks st the inauguration of the newly elected National officers in Lokoja.said  the  association was established to encourage to give moral and financial support to the members irrespective of their political differences and religion. The outgone National President explained that the association was founded in 1984 and was inaugurated  on the second July 1988 by some Igala women which idea was conceived to cater for the needs of Igala women and youths. According to her, 🇵🇳 the Executive members achieved a lot in the area of organizing Igala Ass...