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2027: A Defining Moment for the Party — Why Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu Should Be the Choice**By Hon. Bala Maiyaki*

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As the 2027 elections approach, the decision before the party is not just about selecting a candidate—it is about choosing credibility, capacity, and guaranteed victory for Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency. In this regard, Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu has clearly distinguished himself as the most qualified and politically strategic option. At a time when many are still making promises, Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu has already delivered. Through the Abdulrafiu Yakubu Foundation, he has executed people-centered projects that cut across critical sectors—provision of boreholes for clean water, installation of solar streetlights to improve security, renovation of mosques and churches to promote unity, and distribution of school kits to support young learners. These interventions are visible, verifiable, and deeply felt by the people. The reality is simple: the strength of any party lies in its acceptance at the grassroots. Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu has built that acceptance organically. His name resonates...
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LOKOJA APC EXECUTIVE PASSES VOTE OF NO-CONFIDENCE ON SEN. KARIMI.

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Party Chairman cites division, poor engagement, while counter-group defends Senator’s record in Lokoja LGA_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja Local Government Area has passed a vote of no-confidence on Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, the representative of Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, accusing him of contributing to division within the party and failing to uphold party discipline. The Lokoja LGA APC added that it will not support the Senator beyond 2027, described his representation as a dismal failure. The resolution was announced Thursday at a press conference held at the APC Lokoja LGA Secretariat by the LGA Chairman, Hon. Jibril Idris Kassim, following an Executive meeting held earlier the same day. According to Kassim, the Lokoja LGA Executive reached the decision after a comprehensive assessment of the Senator’s conduct and contributions to both the constituency and the party.  “We note with deep concern the conduct of Senator Sunday Karimi,...
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Africa’s Stakes in Geneva: AHF Nigeria Wants Vaccine Guarantees, Not Promises

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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 ...
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Africa’s Stakes in Geneva: AHF Nigeria Wants Vaccine Guarantees, Not Promises

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 ...
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Gov. Ododo Condoles with Former Kogi Accountant General over Wife’s Demise

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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 
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Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims: From Legislative Excellence to a Senatorial Call for Kogi East

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 ...
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Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims: From Legislative Excellence to a Senatorial Call for Kogi East

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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 ...
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