In a dramatic turn of events, residents of KotonKarfi descended upon the State High Court Lokoja today, demanding a fair hearing regarding the alleged dethronement of their traditional leader, Ohimegye Abdulrazaq Gambo Sani Isa-Koto, on January 8, 2024. The crowd, comprising individuals of all ages including the elderly, youth, and vulnerable who couldn’t secure transportation to Lokoja, traveled in vehicle booths to attend the court proceedings out of their unwavering support for Ohimege Abdulrazaq Gambo Sani Isa-Koto. At the heart of the matter lies the dispute initiated by plaintiff Saidu Akawu Salihu, who, due to unforeseen circumstances, failed to file…
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Pastor Hope Mathew, the esteemed Wife General Overseer of Solemn Faith International Church, delivered a captivating sermon on the transformative power of praise during today’s Church service at the Solemn Faith International Church located at road 21 Federal Housing Estate Woji, PortHarcourt. In her sermon, Pastor Hope Mathew emphasized the potency of praise as a formidable weapon, drawing parallels from the biblical accounts of Paul and Silas, as well as Jehoshaphat. Citing 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 and Psalm 114:1-8, she underscored how praise serves as both a weapon and a force in the spiritual realm. Expounding on the methodology of praise,…
Kidnappers are now on rampage in Kogi State as they evaded a community, Akpanya in IgalaMela / Odolu Local Government Area on Saturday early hour to kidnap a father and a daughter. According to an eye witness, Mr John who spoke with Ourworldgist on phone, he said, the kidnappers kidnapped one Mr Achimugu Attah along with his daughter from the village. He said, the kidnappers who arrived in the village early hour on Saturday were shooting sporadically and at randomly without any security resistant. He added that the village Akpanya is now deserted as villagers are now fleeing from the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduanghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has collaborated with the MTN Foundation to deliver much-needed relief materials to orphanages within the district. This initiative falls within the corporate social responsibility framework of the telecommunications giant to the senatorial district. The handover ceremony, held at Darul-Arqam Okene, saw the presence of key representatives from MTN Nigeria including Ebubechukwu Ndulue, the Sales Specialist, and Adaku Ndukwe, the Project Coordinator of MTN Foundation. Their presence ensured that the items delivered aligned with the needs of the recipients. Dr. Etudaiye Salami, legislative aide to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was also in attendance alongside…
The Farmers Forum of Nigeria (FFN) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in the illegal operations of one Hon Ojo Ajanaku, who is allegedly hijacking cashew produce along highways in Nigeria under the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). The FFN In a statement signed by the National Spokesperson Barrister Ibrahim Adama states that “there is an ongoing court case between the NCAN and the Kogi State Cashew Stakeholders Association, and it would be contempt of court if the police commissioners in Edo, Ogun, Osun, or Lagos States take sides with the NCAN and…
In celebration of the birthday anniversary of Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, Udama Igala Worldwide, a prominent sociocultural Igala organization, has conveyed its felicitations. Mr. Paul Kerimu and Comrade Sani Michael Omakoji, the Chairman and Secretary of the organization, jointly authored a statement describing Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka as the “Governor in waiting” for Kogi State, emphasizing that destiny may be delayed but never denied. The statement underscores the significance of 13th February, the birth anniversary of Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, which coincides with the eve of Valentine’s Day, symbolizing love akin to St. Valentine. The organization prayed for long life…
The Kogi State farmers and buyers, under the aegis of the Farmers Forum of Nigeria, have raised alarm over the plot to increase the produce payment from ₦30,000 to ₦90,000. The forum appealed to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, to halt multiple taxation in the state because it would turn Kogi State into a laughingstock. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Barrister Ibrahim Adam, the Forum expressed that the State government should stop suffocating them as they can no longer bear the burden of multiple taxation in the state. The forum also called on President…
Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan’s N24m educational fund intervention for Kogi Central through her educational initiative “Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Foundation” has received encomium from the people of Kogi Central and beyond. Following the disclosure of the program by Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan on her verified Facebook account @Natasha Akpoti, on Monday being 12th February 2024, thousands of her followers took to her comment section to give her accolades and commendation for her refined initiatives. To Zakarayia Ogedengbe, he writes, “This is the difference between an educated Senator and others. We are proud of you Ma, ovidi ovidi!” Theophilus Christfor, in his reaction, he…
Late Pa Maji Ojogbané, a revered figure in Ibado Akpacha of Omala Local Government Area, Kogi State, was laid to rest at his compound in Ibado on 10th February 2024. Late Pa Maji Ojogbané who survived by 6 wives, 26 children ( 2 deceased), 70 grand children, 9 great grand children and many relations passed away in November 2023 after battling an illness, leaving behind a legacy cherished by many. At the age of 115, Late Pa Maji Ojogbané, born in 1908 into the esteemed family of Ojogbané Ocholi Amana Atta Ekele Aga in Geri via Akpacha, was a prominent…
In a Sunday Service sermon delivered by Pastor Matthew Eleojo James of Solemn Faith International Church, yesterday, has told the congregants that Praise is not a gift but a choice. Drawing from biblical passages such as Acts 16:25-26 and Mark 10:27, Pastor James emphasized the choice individuals have in praising God and its consequential blessings, as outlined in Psalm 67:5-7. “Praise is not a gift but a choice,” stated Pastor James, quoting Psalm 119:164. He emphasized that regardless of one’s circumstances, maintaining an attitude of praise can lead to divine intervention, citing 2 Chronicles 20:21-25. Throughout the sermon, Pastor James expounded…