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By Ajogwu Jerry Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 1 in Mora, have successfully thwarted a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/ ISWAP Terrorists on a military base at Darak in Cameroon. A statement by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer of the Taskforce hints that the operations led to the elimination of 10 terrorists in the early hours of 18 December 2024. “The attack began at dawn, with the terrorists launching assaults from multiple directions at the Darak military base. In a fierce gun battle, troops swiftly engaged the terrorists, eliminating 6 terrorists…
By Ajogwu Jerry On December 18, 2024, the Nigerian Army officially launched the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) project in Idu, Abuja. This landmark development features 100 blocks of four bedroom flats, providing homes for 400 families. The initiative fulfills a promise by the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja CFR, who ensured that 5% of the housing units were allocated to soldiers wounded in action (WIA). The event witnessed the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa. He also served as the Special Guest of Honour.…
Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, convicted and sentenced a businesswoman, Oluremi Phillips to 17 years imprisonment for N57,690,000 (Fifty Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Ninety Naira) fraud. Philips was previously standing trial before Justice S.O. Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, following her arraignment on January 27, 2022. However, the trial could not be concluded before the retirement of Justice Solebo in November 2022, a development that resulted in the re-assigning of the case file to Justice Ijelu. She was on May 22, 2023…
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) eailer today, presented an award to Hon. Edibo, Peter Ameh Mark, The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, as the most charismatic LG chairman in Kogi East. The award, presented during their visit, recognizes Hon. Edibo’s outstanding leadership efforts at restoring peace to Bagana and the entire Omala North communities and Omala LGA. The SUG President, Comrade Emmanuel Agbo Shaibu (Penlord) also commended Hon. Edibo for his kindness and charitable acts towards Omala LG students, urging him to continue his good works. Hon. Edibo expressed…
The Omala Women Forum convened for their final meeting of the year on December 9, 2024, at Abejukolo, the headquarters of Omala Local Government Area in Kogi State. The gathering, marked by fervent prayers and impactful discussions, focused on the well-being of the local government and its leadership. At the meeting, prayers were offered at Abejukolo for the peace and prosperity of Omala and for the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, in recognition of his commitment to ensuring the security of lives and properties in the area. Prayers were also offered for the Executive…
The Igala Brothers and Friends Initiative (IBFI) has strongly condemned the recent publication by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which included the Igala Nation in its proposed map of Biafra. In a statement issued after an extraordinary meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) and signed by its National Leader, Comrade Philip Ameh, the group described the move as a political gimmick and a mischievous attempt to undermine the sovereignty of Nigeria and the autonomy of the Igala Kingdom. The statement reaffirmed the Igala Nation’s distinct historical identity and sovereignty, emphasizing that any decision of national interest must…
In a bid to recognize excellence and commitment to humanity, the Kogi Progressives Women Network (KPWN) has announced that eight distinguished personalities in Kogi State will be honored at an upcoming awards ceremony. The event, set to take place later this month, will celebrate individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted governance, business, and community development in the state. Among the honorees are the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SSG), Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Arike Ayoade; Kogi State Accountant-General, Hajia Habibat Onumoko Tijjani; and Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Honorable Alpha Mopa. Other recipients include notable…
The Forum of Political Appointees who served under the administration of former Kogi State Governor Idris Wada has conferred a new nickname on the current Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo. The Governor has been dubbed “Talk N Do,” a pointer to his reputation for fulfilling promises made to the people of Kogi State since his assumption of office. In a press statement issued in Lokoja by a prominent member of the Forum, Hon. Austine Alaba Medaiyedu, popularly known as “Sons and Daughters,” the group extolled Governor Ododo’s commitment to integrity and service delivery. “Governor Ododo has consistently demonstrated…
Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been recognized as Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Security Officer of the Year at the 2024 Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA). The award ceremony, held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, security experts, and dignitaries. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwarbin Musa, presented the award to ACC Onoja in acknowledgment of his exceptional efforts in tackling illegal mining activities and safeguarding national resources. Impactful Leadership Against Illegal Mining Onoja, who leads…
A prominent Islamic cleric and spiritual leader of the Ojo-Arahman Kunfayakun Prayer Center, His Eminence Amb. Maulana Sheikh Hassan Mikailu Abejukolo R.T.A, has commended Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his unwavering dedication to the development and security of his homeland, Omala Local Government Area. Speaking today in Lokoja, the state capital, Sheikh Mikailu lauded the Governor’s consistent presence and interventions in Omala, highlighting the recent inauguration of the Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Bagana. This marks Governor Ododo’s third visit to the local government within his first year in office, a gesture Sheikh Mikailu described as…