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A NATION MOURNS: CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED KING, HIS MAJESTY, DR. ADO IBRAHIM CON, OHINOYI EBIRA 31st October, 2023 Dear beloved Anegbira, Today, we are gathered with heavy hearts and deep sorrow to pray for the soul of our deceased revered leader, the Paramount King of Ebira, His Royal Majesty, King (Dr) Ado Ibrahim CON. The leadership of EPA, like every Anegbira, feels the harsh pains brought by the exit of this colossus. His departure from this world leaves a void that can never be filled, not only in our hearts but also in the very essence of our rich cultural heritage. As we all stand in this moment of shared grief, we need to recline back in faith to God Almighty who created him and the rest of us. No doubt we all loved him and wished that he lived longer but we cannot question the verdict of his creator. As we accept this reality however, we will be missing his wise counsels, his discipline, humor and the pride he represents for the entire Egbira peop...

Ridor Dauda Kokori, National Coordinator, APC New York 

 By Michael Onimisi Ajibade Faithfulness is defined as fidelity, the act of being loyal and true; it is steadfastness in affection and allegiance to a person, a cause, or a belief. It is unwavering devotion to a friend, a vow, or a cause. This is exactly the personae of a servant who stood reliably and outstandingly with his principal from the days of aspirations to The New Direction Government and The Let’s Do More administration. And that faithful servant who is incontrovertibly unassuming is Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman the candidate of APC in the November Governorship elections. Unbeknown to many, he was doing so much behind the scenes that the public did not know. Simplicity, humility, and humanity are his essential guide and watchwords. Ododo distinguishes  himself by being one of the less reverberating names amongst the members of the GYB administration yet the public acknowledged and adjudged him as one of the most generous and strategic givers GYB has nurtured...

ADAMU CROSSES PATHS WITH A DESTINY HELPER In the quiet embrace of a dawn that heralded Friday's arrival, the sun began to paint the sky with hues of gold, casting a hopeful glow over the world. Amidst this unfolding day, a story was about to weave its intricate threads, guided by the hands of fate. At precisely 10 am on this life-altering Friday, the stage was set for an unforeseen encounter, where life's intricate plotlines converged.  His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, embarked on a journey to the nation's capital, Abuja, summoned by the urgency of an event of national and state significance. As the governor's convoy advanced, its momentum was halted abruptly by an unexpected barricade. A crane truck, attempting to pull off an accident-stricken tanker also got stuck, creating a complete gridlock at a village called Gada Biu, along Abuja-Lokoja road. An unfortunate twist of fate had rendered the crane inoperable, ensnaring the road within...

 Zaks Foundation for Humanity (ZFH), an Abuja-based Non Governmental Organization (NGO), has rounded off it monthly Nutritional Assistance Program (NAP) for the most vulnerable people for the month of June, 2023. Speaking at the penultimate distribution of the food packages in Karu, a suburb of Abuja, on the 27 of June, 2023, the Chairman of the NGO Mr Aliyu Ahmed lamented the worsening food insecurity and hunger pervading the entire country.  Mr. Aliyu stated further: “as millions of Muslims in Nigeria will be celebrating Eid al Adha, also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” let us take time to reflect on the millions that are going through food insecurity and hunger around the country” According to him, “ Nigeria ranks as number 103rd out of the 121 countries in the 2022 Global Hunger Index with a score of 27.3%”. This, according to him, is a level of hunger that is serious, unacceptable and yet is often ignored or neglected.  According to Mr Aliyu Ahmed, ZFH has been at...

Gov. Yahaya Bello blessing Hon. Usman Ahmed Ododo's Candidacy The emergence of Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo has been greatly lauded by the entire Eyire clan in EbiraLand. Hon. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi APC Guber candidate  It was a moment of camaraderie and total expression of allegiance to the Gubernatorial candidate of the APC, Ododo by the entire Eyire clan on Sunday, April 16, 2023, led by their respected Kinsman, Ambassador Isyaka Usman (Akanson) and other stakeholders. Amb. Isyaka Usman (Akanson) addressing Eyire Clan delegation  The unprecedented decision was taken at a high-powered peace and reconciliation meeting involving the leadership of the clan, traditional rulers, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders of the clan. The meeting took place at the palace of Ohiopisa Eyire Alhaji Okeji, at the instance of Alhaji Jubril Momoh, the Accountant General of Kogi State who in his wisdom and cooperative dispositions sent some emissaries to his...

A non-governmental organization with its headquarters in Abuja, Zaks Foundation for Humanity (ZFH), rounded off the first phase of its monthly Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP), also known as Feed Me Programme, in Kogi Central, Kogi state, North Central Nigeria, during the Easter holidays.  According to the Chairman of the NGO, A. S. Aliyu, ZFH is seriously concerned about the enormous deprivations and poverty challenges amongst the most vulnerable people in our communities, resulting in extreme hunger and the attendant poverty health challenges across the country.  The organization, he said, has taken a bold step to tackle the menace of hunger, poor health and other indicators of multidimensional poverty through its monthly Nutrition Assistance Program/ Feed Me. ZFH, he said, believes that no single family in our communities should go to bed hungry. There is enough food for everyone on this planet but not everyone eats, he added.  ...