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Critical Evaluation of Some Kogi Leaders: The Future in Focus

 By:  Farouk Ozigi Onimisi (The White Orator) Ever wondered why some self-acclaimed leaders are not living up to expectations? This morning, your doubt shall be clarified. How can a leader perform when he or she does not love him or herself? It sounds ridiculous but the affirmative truth is that when one lacks self-love, one fails to meet expectations of the society. Those who prove the self love in them equally have this reciprocated in many folds.  It is therefore, no wonder, love is seen as an all-encompassing emotion that is reserved for those closest to us. Put succinctly, those dear individuals who have found their way into our hearts are the lucky recipients of our affection.  Remember, I earlier stated before we can show deep feelings towards others, we must first start with ourselves. Self-love is the purest and most important form of love, but it is not always the easiest to express. As we journey on the path of greatness to a new confluence state of opportunities, there is c

A Call To Serve: Friends Yearning For Dr. Sanusi Ohiare To Take A Lead In Kogi State Governance

Understanding the intrinsic value and human petals of a figure is the characteristics of identified personality, a humourous clamour & plea of coalition of groups and friends across kogi and beyond yearning to convince Dr. Sanusi Ohiare (DSO) with the interest to take lead in governance of the state. The call was made at a dinner organized in hornor of Dr Sanusi at the Royal Hall of the Palms Hotel in Central District area of FCT, Abuja during the weekend. Going by his progressive antecedents, DSO possesses the requisite experience, exposure, track record and integrity capable of leading the state to continue the developmental achievements brought by His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello in the state as exemplified in Rural Electrification Funds in REA as Executive Director. Similarly, Dr. Sanusi has overtime proved to be an acute leader with mind to develop the society to the next level as records also have it that he has provided employment opportunities, payment of WAEC and scho

Capacity Building: KEDA Staff Receive Training on Fire Safety

As part of measure to ensure safety at the workplace, Kogi Enterprise Development Agency, KEDA under the leadership of the MD/CEO KEDA, Hajia Rekiya Onaivo Sanni has organised a one day capacity training on fire safety. The training which was facilitated by the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) officer, Helen Feleshi is aimed at equipping the agency staff on measures that guaranty safety in case of fire incidence. Helen Feleshi while educating the staff on precautionary measures against fire outbreak at workplace noted that even though organizations were not established with the expectation of fire and other emergencies, preparing the staff against possible occurrences enables them to effectively manage risky situation within their working environment. She further highlighted common danger flashpoints in office spaces, exit strategies and rescue measures that maximize safety of staff in an event of fire outbreak. The safety officers took through a fire drill included evacuation, fire

10 Years Anniversary: Proudly Anebira Group Holds Special Prayers At Okene Jumuat Service

By Ismail M Kabir As part of activities to mark it's 10th Years Anniversary, Proudly Anebira group held a special prayer at the jumuat service today in Okene. The prayer which was led by the acting Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Ustaz Muhammed Rasheed was attended by Muslim members of the group amidst the congregation that observed the jumuat prayer. The acting Chief Imam prayed for God's sustained blessings on the group for their commitment to the growth and development of Ebiraland. While enjoining the group to continue their good services to the community, the congregation equally used the opportunity to pray for security, peace and progress of Ebiraland. Proudly Anebira group which was founded on May 27th 2002 is celebrating its 10 years of existence as a  congregation of various groups and associations with the common goal of promoting the good culture of brotherliness, love and unity among Ebira people across the world. Other programs lined up for the 10 years anniv

Fund Raising Appeal: Sanusi Ohiare Settles Ummukursum School Fees

By Ismail M. Kabir The Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has settled the outstanding school fee for Ahuoiza Umukursum, a student of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi State. Some concerned individuals have raised an appeal on Facebook few days ago, solicting financial support to Abedo Ahuoiza Imukurusum, a 100 level Microbiology student. The needy student who is currently maintaining a 3.55 CGPA at the university is on the verge of dropping out of school due to the inability of her parents to finance her studies. The post which went viral on various social media channels caught the attention of Dr. Sanusi Ohiare, prompting him to giving express intsruction that the fee be settled with immediate effect. Dr. Sanusi who is passionate about quality education particularly among the younger generation, has in his usual philantropy released the sum of One hundred thousand naira (N100,000) to the student.  The

Eid-ul Fitr Celebration: Mallam Bello Muhammed Felicitate With Muslims

My Dear People, It is with blossom prospects I send you this historical seasons greetings. Our hope is that The Lord of the Worlds answers our prayers, wipes our tears and opens our hearts to see the truth, enabling us to embrace it in the light and blessings of the just concluded holy month of Ramadan. I say this to you, oh people of Kogi Central Senatorial District. It is no longer news that we are indeed facing trying and challenging times. Our Creator having surely answered our prayers, will not come down to rescue us from the hands of our oppressors. We must take on this responsibility ourselves. Another opportunity to do this is in front of us come 2023. They will come to you and attempt to buy your votes with money which they have poached from you to embark on their seasonal, deceptive empowerments.  I urge you to imbibe the spirit of fasting during the electioneering period so that you will rejoice celebrate and feast in the next four years. A word, they say, is eno

Ebiraland in Retrospection:A Moment of Reflection:My Messege to Anebira Against Aspersions*

By :*Comr A Arivi* " _Semediyehuni ireche oporokoto oidaku enwu oniri enwu oyidu_" This piece has everything in connection with the seizless- failed attempt at which some of the sons and daughters of the land are hell-bent in casting aspersions against our very own sons and daughters in and outside the media space.  Have we forgotten so soon,when things fell apart, the center couldn't, hold, anachy was loosed upon the land and the falcons didn't listen to the falconers ?  Nostalgically,Let's go back memory lane. Those who have been following the trend of issue since 1999 till 2016, we agree with me that the years mentioned were characterized with tumultuously dicey experiences that we can never wish for our enemy again let alone for ourselves where communual Crises, kidnapping, killings, rubbery, assasination,arson( malicious burning of properties)youth restiveness, thuggery and many more were the major trend.  Have we forgotten so soon that terrorism got