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Hello Royalties!  Queen of the Week goes to the Most Elegant of All. The_ MissKogi Elegant Miss Kogi ELEGANCE 2021/2022]    Meet Queen Fatima Eneze Shaibu. A kogi born beauty queen from kogi central, Okene Local Government Area.  She's such a pragmatic beautiful, humble, Industrious, easy going, hardworking, business minded young woman.     She based in Abuja, currently working on her pet project which make a huge impact to the society at large.      May Your reign be an exceptional characterized with unprecedented Euphoria! Miss Kogi elegance 2021/2022] We Celebrate You As The Queen Of The Week! #the #miss #kogi #elegant #queen #of #the #week #elegancy #beauty #brain #industrious #endorsement #ambassadorialdeals

At 38, Dr. Abdullahi Sanni Ozomata is an astute administrator cum project manager and politician who has distinguished himself in selfless humanitarian services.  Born to the family of Mall. & Hajiya (Mrs.)  Sanni Sadiq Ozomata (Sansad) in Okene, Dr. Abdullahi hails from Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State. Dr Abdullahi obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine [DVM] from the prestigious Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto where he graduated among the top 10 per cent of his class in 2008. He later proceeded to obtain Masters in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, as well as Masters in Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Abdullahi is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School, where he obtained a certificate in Agribusiness Management. As a seasoned Veterinary Epidemiologist and Agropreneur with outstanding performance in International Funded Agricultural pro

By Haruspice ( Photos by EbiraView ) In my voyage of hustles, I found myself last Monday in a place called Upake- a habitat inhabited by the Ebiras in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. I was there on the invitation of the Rural Electrification Agency to anchor the commissioning of the first Rural Electrification Fund (REF) Minigrid based on Public Private Partnership at Upake Village in Ajaokuta LGA, Kogi State.  2, 879 people in Upake and more in the neighbouring Obangede community in Ajaokuta now powered with clean, safe and reliable energy. Upake is the first of 12 communities on the first call of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF). Upake community is believed to be the ancestral town of the Ebiras- the beginning of all Ebira civilisations started from this place. Years of total neglect has however rendered this cradle of civilisation of the Ebira speaking people as the forgotten capital of the world. When you are searching for what true poverty looks like, Upake is cr

Adinoyi Ojo Onukaba was born on March 9, 1960 in Oboroke-Ihima, Okehi LGA of Kogi State to the family of Mallam Shuaibu Onukaba and Hajia Aisha Onukaba. He obtained his first degree in 1982 in Theatre Arts from University of Ibadan. He served his national service at Radio Nigeria, Ikoyi –Lagos in 1982/83. He joined The Guardian newspaper as one of its pioneer reporters in 1983. He rose to the position of News Editor before travelling out in 1989 for graduate studies. He bagged Master of Arts degree in Journalism from New York University, New York, USA. He worked as a Research Officer at the African Leadership Forum, New York. Onukaba also served as the Information officer, Division of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM) between 1994 and 1995. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1996 from New York University. Dr. Onukaba became Adjunct Professor of Mass Communication at the School of New Resources. College of New Rochelle, Ne

Born on January 7th 1962. After his primary education, he  proceeded to obtain SC/WAEC from St. Augustine College Kabba in 1980 as best over all student. Graduated from ABU Medical School with award of best Pathology graduating doctors' award in 1986. Won the best NYSC in River state in 1988. Became an Orthopaedic Surgeon consultant in 1997. With several awards from both National and international recognised professional/ academic/ community/Clubs and religious bodies. One of the Stake holders in Tao FM Station. Member Board  of Trustee MENTORS CLUB NIGERIA. Currently President general, Nigerian Orthopaedic Association. Distinguish ladies and gentlemen of   PA, kindly  join us and other well wishers to celebrate our brother, Professor  Ozovehe Mike Ogirima, MB;BS, FMCS (Ortho.), FAOI, FICS, FWACS. Date: 19-10-2014 @ No:8B Kwatto Close, Behind Access bank, Ungwa Rimi GRA Kaduna. Opposite Plateau State Governors' Lodge.

By Abdulkarim Adubi Abdulmalik As published by Greenbadge Reporters (September 3, 2014) .... On Monday, September 1st, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), turned 51. His associates had wanted to give him a Birthday bash but he quietly turned it down. Last year, he did the same thing. Bello Adoke, SAN This is an irony; considering the fact that in this part of the world, praise-singing is an art, a very good art. The average man of immense financial or political influence is an emperor. He likes to be seen and praised by his benefactors just as he likes to shout from the roof tops; after all, in marketing, if you do not say “here I am, nobody says there you are.” But Adoke had always taken an exception to this since his youth. I could recall that when in June, 1979, we completed our secondary education and were busy packing our baggage, he came from his hostel, Clark House, to my room in Oduduwa House and sai

By Ismail M. Kabir To many, the name Christy Chapman always rings a bell. Yes! She is closer to her community than many home-based individuals with whom she shares similar capacity. U.S based Chief Christy Chapman has been a source of benevolence to multitudes of the down trodden members of her immediate community and the Ebira society at large. Her life is characterized by philanthropic works devoid of discrimination. She considers every Ebira youth her own child, offering them support in all facet of life. Chief Christy Chapman has, besides other silent gestures, contributed to the educational development of Orphans, the youths and empowered widows among other numerous contributions to the well being of the less privileged. Worthy of mention is the donation of her house in Agassa that eventually became the first set of classrooms to an Orphanage school founded by Shehu Beida in Agassa Okene. Today, the school has attracted the intervention of World Bank. Chief Christy is loved b

His Royal Majesty Alh. Dr. Ado Ibrahim was born on Thursday 7th February, 1929 to HRH Alh. Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta and Hajiya Hauwawu Ozianuva. He is one of the 148 children of his late father and an only child of his Mother. HRM Ado Ibrahim had a priviledged birth, and a disciplined upbringing with its emphasis on the work ethic. His father, according to him, gave his children educatiom, the glory of work and high integrity. This disciplined upbringing with its emphasis on the work ethic ensured that, rather than lapse into a scriptive explotation of the fact of their priviliged birth, the children will strive to achieve excellence in different vocations to meet the demands of a changing social structure. His enlightened father was a widely travelled traditional ruler of his time. By the late 1920s, he had toured West Africa, ZEurope, and Asia. He was a devout Muslim, nonetheless, he believed that the Northern Nigeria of his day needed both Quranic and Western Education.

EbiraView, on behalf of entire Anebira wish to congratulate our astute son, Muhammed Bello Adoke (SAN) on his appointment as the Justice Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Muhammed Bello Adoke - AGF and Justice minister You have been assigned a national trust, and we’re trusting you to deliver. Our expectation is basic; a wholesome transformation of the nation’s judiciary. We pray for almighty Allah’s guidance and protection as you heed the national call. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN); Justice Minister & AGF Minister of Justice and Attorney-general of the Federation Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) was born on September 1,1963. He was educated at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Law. He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar in October 1986. He worked variously with Kwara State Schools’ Management Board; Kano State Ministry of Justice as pupil Counsel; Messrs Zakari Yaro & Co; and I. M. Boyi & Co; before establishing Messrs M.

Justice Nasir Ajanah was born in 1956 to the family of Alhaji MJ Fari Ajanah in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State. His enviable educational career started with Native Authority (Central) primary school Okene where he had his primary education between 1962 and 1968. He proceeded to the prestigious Federal Government College, Keffi in 1969 and graduated in 1973. His excellent result admitted him to do his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at the same college between 1974 and 1975. It is only natural that a brilliant student like Justice Ajanah will have no reason to delay in his educational career. He therefore entered the faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he graduated with LL.B Hons. He proceeded further to the Nigerian Law School and passed his Bar Examination in flying Colors and was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Justice Ajanah started his working career, after a successful National Youth Service, with

Professor ALBERT OJO OZIGI, Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON, was born at Okene in Kogi State in November, 1934, to the distinguished Ozigi family. He received very sound primary, post-primary and University education, after which he entered into the noble teaching profession as Education Officer at Government Secondary School, Abuja (now Suleja) in 1961. He taught History at both Dekina Secondary School and Government College, Bida, with great distinction, between 1964 and 1968. Beyond his excellent teaching career, Professor Ozigi was an effective educational administrator, and served very well as: • Principal, Government Secondary School, Dekina • Principal, Government College, Bida • Head of Secondary EducationInstitute of EducationABU, Zaria • Chairman, Institute of EducationPublications Committee • Chairman, Works Committee of theInstitute of EducationBoard of Governors • Acting DirectorInstitute of Education • Head of Department of EducationNational Open University • Actin

Dr. Thomas Aaze Adaba, an internationally acclaimed broadcaster/media expert, was born on the 2 nd of July, 1941 . He hails from Okene local Government Area of Kogi State.He attended Christ the King Catholic School , Okene 1947-1955. Junior Seminary, Okpala. Teachers College, Atangba 1956 – 1960.He proceeded to the United States of America for further studies between 1969 and 1971. He attended Ohio University , Indiana University and the University of Jos 1986-1989.He moved to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where he held several positions between 1974-1977. He was a Senior Producer, Principal Producer, Head of Presentation and Training, Controller and Manager of Programmes.He was the Principal, Television College , Jos 1980-1987.Assistant Director, Programmes Headquarters 1989-1990.General Manager, NTA Makurdi 1990-1991.Deputy Director, Operations H/Q. In 1992, upon the deregulation of broadcasting, he was appointed the first/pioneer Director General. He held the position in 1

Background of the Man Herbert Bishop Haruna was born in 1924 at Okene, a town in Kogi state (then Kabba Province). His father was polygamous and therefore Mrs. Elizabeth Ibegu Haruna (mother of Bishop Haruna), was one of many wives in Yakubu family. Two interesting thing about this family are that; 1.it is a royal family and stood for all that Ebira arristocracy had to offer; the other two arms of the family tree being of course the Atta and Ochunu Onukoko forming the big royal family that produced Bishop Haruna 2. Papa Yakubu being a muslim accepted the tennets of Islam with regards to marriage and therefore warmly and willingly embraced polygamy but the point of interest here is that Herbert broke away from this strict family tradition to become a christian. This gives crdence to the saying 'ce sera sera' (whatever will be will be). One can see the rationale behind why the Herbert of later years, zealously held on to views he strongly believed in. From contemporary experience

(The Nigerian Army re-absorbed the man to utilise his extra-ordinary knowledge and dynamism). He is a multi talented researcher and a man you would like to meet. He is Siyaka Oyibo, HOD, Entrepreneural training of the Armed Forces Ressettlement Center (AFRC) Oshodi, Lagos. His research into Ebira history is what many believes will give birth to the biggest history book of Ebiraland! One major area of interest is his research on Ebira traditional names. So far, he has documented over 700 Ebira names beginning with letter 'A' and particularly researched the mistery sorrounding the nobility and significance of the letter 'O' in Ebira language generally. Siyaka Oyibo delivering a lection on 'Re-orientation of Ebira youths' at the launch of EbiraView foundation in Lagos According to him, 'letter 'O' is unique in Ebira. Great Ebira legends, ancestors, masquerades and more, have there names starting with letter 'O' as in the case with Ohomorihi, Ori

We congratulate Abdulmalik Badamasuiy on his prestigious appointment as the Special Assistant (Diplomacy and Bilateral Cooperation) to the Honourable Minister/Deputy Chairman of National Planning Commission, Abuja. See full profile here . We wish him success in the discharge of his duties. Malik's recent paper. Click to view "NTU has enabled me to grow personally as well as academically, enabling me to achieve things that I did not think possible" - Abdulmalik Badamasuiy. ( Read more about Abdulmalik's impact at Nottingham Trent University here ) . When on December 14th, 1969, friends and family members of Badamasuiy gathered for the naming of a ‘bouncing’ baby boy in Adavi, Kogi state, little did they know that the Boy will be highly respected by the Government and people of Texas in the United States. Even his childhood did not give an inkling of a rising star. Eloquent and courageous, he always left footprint of an unrepentant advocate of a equal