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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

Our attention has been drawn to the barrage of unwarranted and provocative social media rants and devious commentary by some misguided political enemies of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello (CON) to create disaffection between the former Governor and his father and eternal political leader, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. For the avoidance of doubt, Former  Governor Yahaya Bello holds President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the highest esteem as his father and benefactor and this will continue to be the case between the father and the son no matter the evil machinations of fifth columnists and disgruntled elements who are bent on destroying the relationship between Mr.President and the former Governor of Kogi State.  Ex-Governor Bello whose towering political influence has angered many of his distractors has been consistent in mobilizing political will behind Mr. President particularly among emerging leaders in Northern

The Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has assured Kogi small businesses of better days ahead for their business desired growth and progress. The minister gave the assurance while inspecting products of Kogi CARES Result Area 3 beneficiaries at an exhibition organized by the Federal Coordinating Committee of the NG-CARES as part of the one-day lecture titled: Social Protection in Nigeria, The Journey So Far" held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday. Senator Bagudu earlier in his remarks commended the $570 Million NG-CARES programme implemented in the 36 states and FCT for its significant role as a support mechanism across Nigeria. While complementing his earlier proposal for the expansion of the programme to cover the three tiers of government, the minister hinted the federal government's commitment to lifting people from poverty saying that more funds has been allocated in the 2024 budget to that effect. The Managing Director/Ch