‘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.