#KogiGovRace: "15 PDP Moles Contesting APC Ticket" Abdulkadir Ahmed Alleges

A frontline politician and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ahmed, has alleged that some strange politicians would contest for the party’s ticket during the primary election scheduled for Saturday.

SPORTS: Nigeria Continue AfroBasket Quarter-final Streak

Nigeria advanced to the AfroBasket quarter-finals for the 11th consecutive tournament, while Senegal, Gabon and Algeria also progressed on Wednesday.

#KogiGovRace: REC Promises Free, Fair, Credible Poll in Kogi

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it is poised to conduct free, fair and credible gubernatorial election in Kogi State.

SPORTS: Kogi Governor's Cup Zooms to Quarter-Finals

The 2015 Kogi State Governor's Cup has entered the quarter-final stage with crack pairings.

The revived soccer competition is being competed among the 21 Local Government Areas in the state.

#KogiGovRace: APC Appoints El-Rufai to Conduct Primaries

All Progressives Congress, APC, has named Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, as head of a 7-man committee that will conduct the primary election of the party in Kogi State to determine who emerges sole flag bearer for the polls scheduled for November 29.

#KogiGovRace: INEC Releases Time Table for Pre-election Activities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on wednesday released a time table and schedule of activities for the conduct of the governorship election slated for November 21 in Kogi State.

#KogiGovRace: Anxiety as APC Chieftains Pressure Aspirants to Step Down Ahead of Primaries

There are indications that there is serious tension in the Kogi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party prepares for its governorship primary election slated for Lokoja Township Stadium, Lokoja, on Saturday, the 29th of August, as speculations are rife that notable chieftains of the party are pressure on some aspirants to step down.

NWPL: Confluence Queens Returns to Winning Ways

Nigeria Women Premier League side, Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja on Wednesday bounced back to winning ways following a 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels Football Club of Uyo.

#KogiGovRace: Wada is The Candidate of Choice – Awoniyi

Peoples Democratic Party Members in Lokoja Local Government have been asked to see Capt. Idris Wada as the candidate of choice in the forth-coming governorship primaries of the party.

Lies Can’t Cover Wada’s Performance — Uhuotu

Mr Sam Uhuotu is the newly elected Chairman of the Kogi State Chapter of the PDP. In this interview Uhuotu expressed confidence the party would win the forthcoming governorship election.

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#KogiGovRace: Central APC Caucus Adopts Sanusi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Kogi Central has adopted Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar as its sole governorship candidate ahead of the party’s primaries holding on August 29.

#KogiGovRace: Shift Ambassadors Congratulates Baba Ali

As the race for the state gubernatorial election gathers momentum, the Kogi State Power Shift Ambassadors, has  over the weekend Congratulated one of the. frontline governorship aspirant, in APC, Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali onhis  first victory as the best among all the aspirants  in the last screening exercise conducted by Kogi Central and West Forum For Equity and Justice. 

Fed Cup 2015: Confluence Queens' Manamman Confident Ahead of Bayelsa Queens

Assistant coach Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja, Abubakar Musa, remains confident ahead of his side Federation Cup semi-final encounter with Bayelsa Queens despite the side Week 5 NWPL loss to Ibom Angels on Saturday in Uyo.

Kogi State Prepares for Predicted Flooding

Following the release of Lagbo dam by the Camerounian government and the warning by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, of expected flooding, Kogi State government has warned residents along the Riverine areas to move to a higher ground.

#KogiGovRace: Kogi East PDP Endorses Wada for 2nd Term

The second term bid of the governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada has received a big boost as the Working Committee of his party in Kogi East endorsed his candidature.

#KogiGovRace: PDP Promises Level Playing Ground for Aspirants

Ahead of the Kogi State gubernatorial election, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday declared that there is no automatic ticket for the governor, Captain Idris Wada.

#KogiGovRace: Athletes Back Baba-Ali for Governorship

Athletes from Kogi State are already salivating on having a sportsperson under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Suleiman Baba-Ali, as the next executive governor of the state.

#KogiGovRace Exclusive:‘APC can’t displace PDP in Kogi’ - Gov Wada

Kogi State Governor Idris Ichalla Wada in this exclusive interview talked on the cash crunch, the state’s debt profile, his second term bid and the preparations for the governorship election.

Assessment of Kogi Roads: The Score Card by Balogun Emmanuel

Kogi as we know is  and as such should appear as one, but the reverse is the case. In terms of the road network, Kogi is ranking one of the worst among all the neighboring states. Poor funding and maintenance are major contributors to this problem.

Hon. Ahmed Ahmed’s Goodwill Message to Ankpa People

I would like to say thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes and blessings and messages, friends and family, I love you all. It is not going to be easy to put everyone name on here because it will be time consuming, for those that post on Facebook, Text or called me, i say a big thank you from the bottom of my heart.

#KogiGovRace: Audu Accuses PDP Of Planting 15 Aspirants In APC

The first executive governor of Kogi state, Prince Abubakar Audu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State of sponsoring about 15 aspirants with N10 million each to pick the APC intent and nomination forms so as to act as spoilers for him at the party’s primary election scheduled to hold two weeks from now.

AAG: Wresting Coach Assures of Medal Haul

Head Coach of Nigeria Women Wrestling team, Akuh Purity in Abuja has stated that his mission at the All Africa Games (AAG) in Congo is to win every available gold medal. 

NPFL Special: No Tourist Attraction for Wikki in Ilorin ---Tunde Sanni

Kwara United Head Coach, Tunde Sanni has vowed that there won’t be any tourist attraction for Wikki when both sides meet in the continuation of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on Sunday in Ilorin.

Fed Cup 2015: Confluence Queens Querries Venue for Bayelsa Queens Showdown

The management of Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja, has claimed the Nigeria Football Federation has handed the team a 'not favourable' venue in the semi-final of the 2015 Nigeria Women Federation Cup.

NNL: ABS FC Dedicate FC Zamfara Victory to Saraki

Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club defeated FC Zamfara 2-0 in a week 11 Nigeria National League match decided at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara state stadium, to climb to the second position on the Group A2 table.

We Will Beat the Drop - Osho

Kogi United Head Coach, Fatai Osho, has expressed optimism that his side will sail through the storm of relegation in the Nigeria National League, NNL.

Wrestling: NWR Boss Calls for Camping of Referees

President of the Nigerian Wrestling Referees, Usman Yusuf has urged the Federal ministry of Youth and sports to always invite wrestling referees to camp in other to educate wrestlers on adjusted United World Wrestling (UWW) rules.

Saraki Explains Vision for ABS FC

The new Chairman of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC), Mr. Oluwaseni Saraki has pledged to break new grounds in the professional handling of the Ilorin-based Nigeria National League (NNL) side, and also do all within his reach to elevate its status.

#KogiGovRace: Youth Frontiers Hail Baba Ali's Endorsement

A coalition of progressives youth under the aiges Kogi Youth Progressives Front (KYPF), has yesterday applauded leaders of the Kogi West/Central for equity and justice, for presenting Alhaji Suleimen Baba Ali a the two zones souls candidate for the August 19 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

#KogiGovRace: Audu Banks on Card Readers for Victory

Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, has assured his supporters that the era of election rigging are over with the introduction of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and card readers.

#KogiGovRace: Who Is Deceiving Prince Abubakar Audu ? – Oladele John Nihi

I ordinary would have kept quiet and watch Prince Audu fail again, this time at the party primary election but coming from church and checking up on my Facebook, what I saw on Prince Abubakar Audu Facebook wall necessitate to putting this write up out possibly, it will help him avert the coming danger that will sink his political carrier completely.

#KogiGovRace: Sectional Politics Take Center Stage

 

As preparation for the November 21, 2015 governorship election heightens in Kogi State, issues that will drive the polls are beginning to emerge in the form of geopolitical considerations, followed by party strength and personalities.

‘ARISE IGALA TV will Ignite Cultural Hunger among Nigerians’

Onoja James Okpanachi, publisher and editor-in-chief of ARISE IGALA Magazine, is also the chief executive officer of ARISE IGALA Television which is planned to open soon and to ignite hunger for cultural values among Nigerians.

 In this exclusive interview, Okpanachi talked about the dream behind the upcoming TV Station, the challenges to a private station and sundry.

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#KogiGovRace: My Life in Danger, Female Aspirant Alleges

A female gubernatorial aspirant in Kogi state under the flagship of All Progressive Congress (APC), Hajia Hadiza Ibrahim has decried an alleged threat to her life from an unknown person in the party.

NWPL: Zico Hails Confluence Queens Superlative Performance

.... Warn Rivers Angels Ahead Of Federation Cup Clash

Head Coach of Confluence Queens Football Club Mallam Suleiman Adamu has saluted the courage and determination of his players in their 3-0 impressive victory over Adamawa Queens.

Hall of Grace Governor of the Year Award for Wada, Well Deserved – Awoniyi

The conferment of this year’s prestigious Hall of Grace (HOG) award as the Governor of the year bestowed on Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada has been described as well deserved by Yomi Awoniyi, the state Deputy Governor.

#KogiGovRace: The BIG Question Audu Asked When Power Shift Leaders Visited Him – Tijani Abubakar

The media reported the meeting between Kogi West and Central Forum For Equity and Justice with former governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu but failed to include Audu’s BIG question in their respective reports.

The much talked-about meeting held on Tuesday, 28th July, 2015 in Audu’s Abuja residence.

Present at the meeting were; Major General Julius..... 

Impact of Kogi Hotels, Ultra-Mega Park Will Impact on the State by Abu Micheal

In an era when revenue accruing to government is shrinking, with demands by the people higher than the income, state governments, across the country are beginning to look inward to augment allocation from the federation account through revenue-generating projects.

‎Change of Barton as ABS Football Club Gets New Chairman

 Mr Seni Saraki, the son of the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been announced as the new Chairman of the Ilorin based Nigeria National League side, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC). 

NNL: Kogi United Win Delights Osho

Delighted Kogi United Head Coach, Fatai Osho has said his side's slender margin victory over his former club, Supreme Court was as important as a 10-0 victory.

#KogiGovRace: : West/Central Picks Concensus Candidate

Coalition of leaders from the Kogi state Western and Central Senatorial Districts have yestarday endorsed Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali as it consensus candidate for the August 29 Primary Election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

NWPL: Calabar is Action Spot, as Window Opens

The U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, will be the action spot of the Match Day 11 of the on-going Nigeria Women Premier Football League. There, host Pelican stars will tackle high-riding Sunshine Queens of Akure. The host would have a huge hurdle to cross, as they would have to be up and doing in containing the high scoring Queens.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amuneke Upbeat as Eaglets Draw Chile, Croatia, USA

Golden Eaglets Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke is upbeat about his team's chances to defend their FIFA U-17 World Cup despite being drawn against host Chile, Croatia and USA in the group phase.

#KogiGovRace: APC Chieftain Urges Support for Competent Candidates

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Dr. Yakubu Ugwolawo, has asked indigenes of the state not to vote based on tribal sentiments ahead of the November 21 governorship election in the state.

IGP Promises Special Squad for League Venues

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has said the Police will work with the League Management Company (LMC) and other institutions of the football industry to raise special squad  and thus ensure adequate security at football events to consolidate on the reforms which has seen a rise in attendance at league games.

#KogiGovRace: The Ethnic Card

The deep seated ethnic differences that have often defined political contests in Kogi State are presently playing out in the build up to the governorship election in the state.

Kogi Governor's Cup Kicks Off

 

Kogi Governor's Cup finally returns Saturday, August 8, 2015 for the first time since 2010 across three centres in the state.

#KogiGovRace: Yahaya Bello Charges APC Delegates to Vote without Sentiment

 

Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primaries scheduled to take place on the 29^thAugust 2015, one of the party's gubernatorial aspirants, Yahaya Bello has urged delegates to shun any manner of sentiment and concentrate on how to move the party and state to greater height.

"Emulate 1991 All African Games Freestyle Wrestlers", Igali Charges Athletes

President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Dr Daniel Igali has charged wrestlers representing Nigeria at the All Africa Games (AAG) to mimick 1991 freestyle wrestlers.

#KogiGovRace: Audu Set to Declare Interest

Arrangement has been concluded for former governor of Kogi State Prince Abubakar Audu  to formally declare his ambition to contest the incoming governorship election in the state. The event will take place in Lokoja township stadium on Saturday.

#KogiGovRace: "Kogi Won’t Depend on FG for Survival" – Baba-Ali

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Suleiman Baba-Ali, says Kogi State will not depend on allocation from the Federal Government to survive if he is elected governor of the state.

#KogiGovRace: Stop Corrupt Politicians, APC Group Urges Buhari

A group known as Transparency Group (TG), under auspices of the  All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the leadership of the party to ensure that only corrupt free politician will be allow to contest for the governorship primary election come August 29 this year.

NPFL: Brace Hero, Akleche Promises More Goals for Lobi Stars.

Basking in the euphoria of his brace for Lobi Stars in their 3-0 demolishing of Bayelsa United in the NPFL Week 21 encounter, midfield marshal, Sunday Enockela Akleche has promised to score more goals for the Makurdi based side to end their season on an impressive note.

Kogi: The Unending Mess by Olatunji Dare

“THE mess in Kogi” was the not-so-nuanced title of the article I posted in this space on February 2, 2012.
How I wish time and tide and circumstance had softened that judgment. Rather, they have, if anything, reinforced it.

Football Business: Ifeanyi Ubah versus Aliko Dangote by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello

They are two great men worthy of emulation by any upcoming or aspiring Billionaire and of course their wealth can be traced, no doubt.