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Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, marked her one year in office on Saturday, by distributing empowerment materials and launching some projects across the district.    The lawmaker was joined by her colleagues from the Senate to commemorate the historic event. First was the commissioning of the 1km road network at the Abdul Azeez Atta Memorial College Okene by the senate Minority Leader Distinguished Senator Abba Moro.  Senator Tahir Monguno followed by commissioning the reconstruction and remodeling of the Abdul Aziz Atta Memorial College in Okene. There are 9 blocks of classrooms and 4 boarding houses; as well as unveiling the 5,000 digital learning devices marked the event.  The anniversary also included the inauguration of the reconstructed Ihima Police Station, which was officiated by the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Betrand Onuoha. Additionally, an empowerment programme was launched by Senator Abba Moro.  The Deputy Senate Pr

BY DADA AHMED In many African cultures, including Egbiraland in Kogi Central, masquerades are seen as spiritual or ancestral figures, serving as symbols of cultural and communal values. These masked performers are traditionally viewed with awe, as they help preserve heritage, entertain the community, and foster social cohesion. Historically, masquerades in Egbiraland appeared during significant festivals, such as the Eche-Ozi Ete after the harvest, where they honored ancestors and celebrated communal achievements. They were respected for their spiritual and cultural roles, which helped uphold moral values and reinforce traditional customs. However, in recent years, particularly with increased urbanization and modern influences, the cultural essence of masquerades has diminished. Indiscriminate outing of masquerades, often outside their proper context, has raised concerns among community leaders and associations in the land. The concern in many quarters has been that,this sh

Describes the CEO as an Enterprising Woman Earlier this week the CEO of JUNIMAB FOOD MART Babamba Onize Juwairrah made a courtesy visit to the Auditor General of Local Government to discuss with him on ways of cubbing the food insecurity in the country and how agriculture will be a great help to the masses all over the state. The CEO was also with one of her most popular Products KOGI GARRI which she described as a Sustainer.  Babamba, specially appreciates the AGL described him as  the "ADABENEGE OF KOGI STATE"  thanked him for his kind and encouraging words to her business. She said endorsing, adopting and supporting Kogi Garri  gives hope to all small business owners in Kogi State  and she is  not taking his kindness for granted because his plan for all small business owners will soon be unvailed. The CEO said "Kogi Garri" has been in existence for more than 2 years and she is grateful for the wonderful review and constant patronage from those who tru

 By Yahaya Issa  The Ohinoyi of Ebira land, his Royal Majesty, Dr Ahmed Anaje, has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to foster peaceful co-existence in the country. The royal father also solicited for the collaboration of the NSCIA for a peaceful co-existence among the people of his domain, the people of Ebira land. Anaje made this known during his familiarisation/ courtesy visit to the Secretary-General of NSCIA, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, at the National Mosque on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anaje was appointed as the Ohinoyi of Ebira land on Jan. 8, and coronated on Jan. 25, after the death of the former royal father, Dr Ado Ibrahim. “Upon assumption of duty, I consider it my utmost duty to embark on this journey to this esteemed body, the NSCIA, first, to collaborate on how Nigerians can live peacefully among themselves irrespective of their religious beliefs. “Secondly, to also seek the support of the

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•BRIEFS MR PRESIDENT ON SECURITY SITUATION IN THE STATE,  •MEASURES TO COMBAT FOOD SECURITY AND UPDATE ON FEDERAL ROAD PROJECTS IN KOGI STATE  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, said Governor Ododo used the opportunity to brief President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State and efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture in the state to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The Governor also commended President Tinubu on his efforts to ensure prompt intervention to addressing food security challenges in the country, and intimated the president with the positive feedback from the people of Kogi State following the distribution of food palliatives in the state last month, promising that the exercise will be a continuou