Images of Ebiraland

By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi  ( The White Orator ) The annals of Kogi Central's history are marred by tales of violence, fear, and uncertainty. During the era of past governments before the administration of Yahaya Bello, the region witnessed some of its darkest days. Political thuggery, extrajudicial killings, and wanton destruction of properties were rampant.  The mere sound of gunshots would send communities into hiding, with homes becoming prisons and survival depending on the whims of those in power. Our youths, particularly the "boiz," would vanish into the night at the slightest hint of police presence, leaving innocent civilians to bear the brunt of the violence. The infamous police raids, where young men were rounded up and shipped off to Lokoja to suffer behind bars, are still etched in our collective memory. The politics of that era was characterised by a culture of impunity, where those who orchestrated violence were often tipped off and allowed to esc...

Kwararafa is known as one of the ancient and strongest Kingdoms in the history of Nigeria.  The president of the group Hon. Leo Densak Saje who after showering prayers and eulogy on His Royal Majesty, said the group realised that the Kwararafa has made name in the past, he listed some tribes that are under the old Kwararafa Kingdom such as Jukun, Nupe, Idoma, Ebira, Igala, Ngas and many more that are spread across 28 states.  They are in the palace of Ohinoyi of Ebira to support the vision as they had started the journey from the palace of Aku Uka, the Attah Igala and now at the Ohinoyi of Ebira palace to support the vision toward establishing Kwararafa Council and Kwararafa traditional ruler's council to enhance and unify the tribes in the Council. They sought forgiveness of their forefathers' wrongldoings in the past that led to the disintegration of the ancient undefeatable Kingdom as they set to reunite all the tribes that have their origin to the Kingdom. ...

BIOGRAPHY OF HAJIA SALAWU AMINATU AKA ECHE-OZOKU Hajia Salawu Aminetu, fondly known as Eche-Ozoku, was born in 1925 into the esteemed family of Alhaji Ovaito in Adavi-Odu, Kogi State. She was a woman of extraordinary talent, wisdom, and resilience, whose impact spanned across business, culture, and music. A TRAILBLAZER IN BUSINESS AND MUSIC Her journey began in 1960 as a skilled weaver in Ebira native clothes and entrepreneur, crafting beautiful, locally made fabrics that gained widespread recognition. However, her true passion lay in music, where she made a lasting mark in the local music industry. She was born during the prestigious Eche-Ahana festival, one of the most revered cultural celebrations in Ebiraland, and she carried that heritage with pride, promoting Ebira traditions through her songs. As a cultural ambassador, Hajia Aminetu traveled across Nigeria, performing in various states and spreading the rich musical heritage of Ebiraland. Her dedication and immense c...

By Abdelghaffar Amoka  16/02/2025 Electric power engineering was never among the courses of my choice before getting to the university. It has always been medicine: Yes! I wanted to be a Medical Doctor. However, physics chose me when I got to the university. After the Nation Youth Service in 2001 and with the coming of GSM in Nigeria and the internet becoming popular, I found interest in telecommunication. Fiber optics and photonics was of particular interest. I remember borrowing some books on photonics from IEE, now IET library in London, as a student member of the Institute.  A few years later, I found a new interest in dielectrics, a branch of physics with applications in high voltage equipment. That was how my PhD work got me into high voltage engineering, a branch of electric power engineering. High voltage engineering became my first love since I could not find a wife then. At the end of my PhD in 2012, I realised that Nigeria's electric power in...

10th January 2025 Egbiraland, once a place known for its culture of beauty, pride, and traditional values, now stands at the crossroads of moral decay. What was once a flourishing society with its women revered for their striking black beauty has now descended into an abyss where vanity and desperation fuel dangerous, demeaning practices. From the rising trend of prostitution in local hotels to the scourge of skin bleaching, the fabric of the community is unraveling at an alarming rate. It is in the heart of this transformation that the true horror of the situation is most evident. Hotels in Egbiraland, once peaceful havens for travelers, have become something else entirely — clandestine rallying points for a troubling new trend. Women, once symbols of respect and dignity, have become mere commodities, their worth now dictated by their ability to please and entertain men for monetary gain. Young, unmarried women, as well as married ones dissatisfied with their homes, are tu...

By Ismail M. Kabir  In an epoch making children cooking competition held in Lokoja today, an 11 year old Olayemi David emerged the winner. The event tagged 9JA Kids Cooking Competition which was organized by Precious Gold Empire  and hosted by the First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Ododo was first of its kind in the state. Children between the ages of eight and thirteen (8-13) engaged in a 3-Day highly competitive cooking contest, showcasing various menus from the Okun, Ebira and Igala traditional delicacies. A cash prize of Two hundred thousand naira ((N200,000) was given to the overall winner while the first runner up got One hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150,000) and the second runner up got One hundred thousand naira (N100,000). The youngest contestant, 8 years old Olusegun Testimony Inioluwa from Yagba West local government stunned the judges for her tireless zeal and incredible cooking prowess which attracted both cash gift Kogi First Lady, Her Exc...