Images of Ebiraland

By Salami Anne Aminat History is always handy when we reflect and judge ourselves on our actions and inactions. The Ohinoyi of Ebira:  In 1954, Anebira rose up against their king, the first recognised paramount ruler of Ebiraland. In the time, some supposed enlightened natives started the Igbirra Tribal Union (ITU) whose cause is to raise issues against the King for highhanded reign and many unfounded allegations. Many Anebira at that time quickly forgot the many good things Atta Onoruozia did, they drank from the Waterworks taps he facilitated, they were able to get criminals jailed in the prison the Atta built yet they called him names, they prayed in the mosque he built yet they derided him. Even when a weaker Igbirra Progressive Union (IPU) came on board to fight for the king and remind Anebira of the king's goodwill, they were silenced by the thunderous voices in the ITU who vilified the Atta and orchestrated his exile. In the event of the Atta's death, the sam...

By Abdullahi O. Haruna (Haruspice) In his heydays when he littered everywhere with tangible traces of real governance, late political maverick, and bulldozer, Alhaji Abubakar Audu - the Adoja of the universe was famously and boisterously called 'The Prince of the Niger'. It was an appellation carved on the marble of reverence, prestige, and royalty. In his days as the Executive Governor of Kogi State when democracy was rebirthed in 1999, Prince Abubakar Audu was the rave of the nascent democracy, he shone so brilliantly that his traces illuminated everywhere in infrastructure, security, and prosperity. He brought the then president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to not just Kogi state but Igalaland - Anyigba to be precise! Audu perhaps brought the first sitting president to igalaland- Similarly, Governor Yahaya Bello Adoza just replicated this rare feat by bringing president Muhammadu Buhari to Okene- the headquarters of Ebira civilization. To a mere looker, this is a me...

Written by Noble Onoshovwe    At the turn of this century, when men were talking about millennium bug, Y2K scare, and glitch, Providence was putting together a unique gift to humanity. And to further stun the human race that amidst it's shortcomings and imperfections, something near perfect, a genius with utmost humility that will impact humanity positively is here, he was birthed on the first day of April 2000, and since then, the beautiful journey had begun. Abdulmumeen Jimoh, the enigma of our time, is from Okene, Kogi state, and just like the meaning of the state's name in Hausa, Mumeen is flowing a river of blessings into the state. In 2017, he emerged the champion in the youth category at the Prestigious Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classic. He was also chosen to represent Nigeria at World Youth Games in Australia in 2018, but missed it due to delay in paper works. For a promising young man currently serving the nation in National Youth Service Cor...

By Ismail M Kabir The executive director of Rural Electrification Fund, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has led thousands of supporters from his hometown on a solidarity march for Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential campaign. Over 5 thousand women and youth across Adavi local government council trooped this morning to receive Dr. Sanusi in Nagazi area before proceeding on a long walk to Ozuri Junction amidst chants of praise songs for the Tinubu/Shettima mandate. All Progressive Congress (APC) leaders from the local government area and other parts of Kogi Central including the LGA Boss, Hon. Joseph Salami, Hon. Abdulmumuni Okara, Alhaji Kabiro Jatto Alhaji Hadi Ametuo, Hon. Abdulmumuni Danga, APC Candidates for both National and state assemblies, campaign committees and host of other party faithfuls equally led their groups in the long walk through Inorere area to Obangede junction in a long convoy of excited followers. Waving through the cheering crowd of admirers, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare assur...

  Prof. Ododo, Akaba , Ojiah to serve as panelists The executive governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello will be attending the Ohere Interactive Session for Kogi Elites as the Special Guest of Honour. The Ohere Interactive Session organized by the Ohere Political Vanguard in collaboration with the Kogi Central Elites for Ohere will be holding on the 29th of October, 2022 at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. In a media chat with newsmen, the Director General of the Ohere Political Vanguard, Professor Solomon Avidime noted that the session would include interaction between Engr. Abubakar Sadiku Ohere and some notable personalities from Kogi State while showcasing his achievements and setting new agenda in governance.  The General Manager of National Theater, Professor Sunnie Ododo, the Sole Administrator of Ajaokuta Steel Company, Engr Sumaila Akaba and Chief Barny Ojiah will be among the panelists for the session. The panelists are expected to share the...

In response to the flood disaster that has claimed many lives and properties in Kogi state, the Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund, Dr Sanusi Ohiare has donated food and other relief items worth Millions of Naira to victims in the Internally Displaced Persons Camps in the state. Items donated include bags of rice, several 7.5kva electricity generator sets, Solar device charging systems and safety kits to the different camps.  With deep sense of empathy, Dr Sanusi who was represented by his project coordinator, Mallam Kashim Maahi stated that “Our mission is not only to provide food for the displaced persons but to also ensure their safety by providing electricity to light up their camps while providing means for charging their mobile phones to communicate with their family and loved ones. Additionally, we are also providing life-saving kits for boat riders for the safety of their passengers now that boat ferrying has become a major means of transport in an...

By Engr. YUSUF MOMOHJIMOH ONDEKU AUGUST 30, 2022 On behalf of my family, I congratulate His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State for making this 31st anniversary a remarkable milestone.   I commend the many officials, public servants, politicians, opinion molders, volunteers and the founding fathers whose dedication and sacrifices made the creation of the state and certification possible under challenging conditions and serious politicking. After 31yrs, that State, which beguiled national interests, political interests, regional interests, ethical interests and agitations of all sorts is enjoying deep bonds between her people, shared values, and shared common interests in democracy, security, mutually beneficial trade, and respect for human rights.   The cooperation between the Ebiras, the Igalas and the Okuns has improved our governance, public health, livelihoods, security, and environmental protections within the three (3) s...