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Kogi State, which was cre-ated out of Benue State on August 27, 1991, currently has a  population of over four million people. Kogi State is the 13th largest state in Nigeria, with 21 local government areas and the most centrally-located of all the states of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. It is the most bounded state of the federation, hence, the salient reason for high influx of people into the state.  Shortly after the creation of the state in 1991, the state- owned university was established in 1999 and commenced full academic activities in 2000, under the dynamic and astute technocrat of international outlook, Prince Abubakar Audu, as the governor of the state. Audu established and equipped the university with the state of the art facilities of international standard. With all the courses of the university fully accredited, available lecture theatres for all faculties and abundant laboratory equipment. Kogi State university  receives high number

INNA LILLAHI WA'INA ILAYHI RAJIUN With glory to almighty Allah for a life well spent and with a deep sense of loss, we regrettably announce the death of our father, mentor, community leader and elder statesman, Alhaji Chief (Dr.) Abubakar Ibrahim (a.k a Abu Limit) Late Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim (1943-2010) He died at the National Hospital Abuja on December 26th, 2010 after a brief illness. Until his death, Alh. (Dr.) Abubakar Ibrahim was the Chairman and Chief executive officer of the famous Limit Nigeria Limited, reputable for high quality concrete electricity poles production in Nigeria, a reputation the industry has retained for over 3 decades. Late Abubakar Ibrahim popularly known among Ebiras as Abu Limit, was one of Ebira greatest industrialists of our time whose industrial passion has won him a doctorate degree from All Saints University, USA in 2001. His business zeal also attracted the attention of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM (Dr.) Ado Ibrahim when he turbaned him

EBIRA YOUTH CONGRESS (EYC) National Secretariat P.O. Box 781, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria                                                      3rd January, 2011 Press Release The National Executive Council of the above named umbrella body of youths of Kogi Central Senatorial district, rising from an emergency meeting on 26 th December, 2010, to review the state of the nation as it affects the people of Kogi Central wishes to place on record the following resolutions:       Security Concerns on the Impending General Elections: The NEC commends the INEC leadership for its avowal to ensure that it meets the expectations of Nigerians, in terms of conducting free fair and credible elections in 2011. Council however, notes that this determination would be unrealistic if critical security measures are not put in place for the security of the votes cast. This security concern stems from the widely reported disappearance of twenty (20) of the initial 6,500 D

ORIGIN OF THE EBIRAS An elder beats the Agidibo to salute the spirits (Photo by EbiraView) Ebira Tao is the largest of the several Ebira groups found in about 8 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT). The other sister groups are Egbura Koto and Ebira Mozum (Kogi state), Ebira Panda, Ebira Oje/Toto (Nassarawa state), Ebira Etuno (Edo state), Ebira Agatu (Benue state) Ebira Oloko (Ondo/Oyo/Osun states). Written records about the origin of the Ebira people were those compiled from palace sources by the British colonial administrators in early 20th century. The Ebira, through oral tradition, trace their descent to Wukari (in the present Taraba state) where they were a constituent part of the Kwararafa confederation. In about 1680 AD, they (along with the Idoma and Igala) migrated out of Wukari a chieftaincy dispute. The Ebira later split into various groups and settled in different locations between 1680 and 1750 AD. The Eb

ENERAMO Specualtions have continued to trail the return of Mike Eneramo to Esperence following a long drag by the duo. The 24-year-old Nigeria international is currently back home on holidays and over the festive period graced the wedding of his older brother in Okene, Kogi State. Meanwhile, the Tunisian champions Esperance have signed Mali international striker Dramane Traore on a two and half years contract. The former Lokomotiv Moscow striker arrived Tunis Friday to hold transfer talks with Esperance. It is widely believed that Traore will be a direct replacement for Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo, who is likely to leave the Tunis side this winter. Traore is staging a second coming to Tunisia having featured for another Tunis-based side Club Africain between 2004 and 2006. Source: TheNation Newspaper

As Year 2010 ends, if I was asked: how did Anebira mark the period, I'll say that I witnessed: - Influx of people into Ebiraland, like never before - Unbearable traffic on highways and feeder roads across the community, like never before - Social functions with huge turnouts everyday, every hour, everywhere..like never before - Hotels and guests houses filled up; guests squatting or vacating rooms for friends and visitors - Long queues that stretched beyond bank premises to the roads - Exhausted ATMs; visitors resorting to tight budget or borrowing from friends to keep up with expenses - Colourful outings of people irrespective of occasion headed or religious affiliation - Round the clock traffic control by men of the FRSC, Civil Defense corps and the police force, like never before - Joy, merry making and prayers for a more peaceful and eventful season's celebration in years to come as Anebira marked one of the most memorable festive celebration ever. Plus, I took

By Ismail M. Kabir The Couple of Year 2010 Like a send-off get-together for the year 2010, the premises of the prestigious Dabras Hotel turned a carnival ground for the numerous guests that turned up at the wedding reception of the duo of Alhaji Ahmed Umar and Sefiya Ozigis. The ceremony began with the wedding fatiha conducted  by the  chief Imam of Ebiraland, Alhaji Musa Galadima at the GRA,Okene in conjuction with Sheikh Luqman Musa Galadima. The couple were adivsed to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of their mentor and big brother, Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar who has, in his humane nature, brought smiles and renewed hope to thousands of less privileged and orphans across Ebira communities and beyond. Few hours after the Fatiha, guests began arriving in glamorous appearances that symbolised class and pomp. The highpoint of the event was the royal arrival of the father of the day, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM (Dr.) Ado Ibrahim who was received with a standing ovation. The Ohin