Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development meets with stakeholders in Kogi State The Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in collaboration with Kogi State Ministry of solid minerals and Natural Resources organized a stakeholders meeting at the Glass House of Kogi State Government House on Monday 22nd February, 2021 to acquaint relevant stakeholders about the Gold Processing Plant that will be situated in Mopa-Amuro LGA of Kogi State.  The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Mrs. Akinlade Oluwatoyin hinted that Kogi has been selected for the North Central Zone for the Gold processing plant, she added that the project is to be commissioned In June 2021. While address relevant stakeholders in the mining industry she stated some of the benefits to be gotten as miners from Kogi State. These benefit are not limited to the following: Artisinal Miners will be grouped into corporatives societies and as such will allow t...

COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED MOURNS HRM OBA SIKIRU ATANDA SANNI WOLEOLA ILUFEMILOYE II, OLUPO OF AJASE-IPO  I was shocked and saddened to hear the death of one of our Royal Father, His Royal Majesty ,Oba Sikiru Atanda Sanni Woleola Ilufemiloye II Olupo of Ajase-Ipo. His Royal Majesty passed on yesterday night, 21st February, 2021, around 11:30 pm after a brief illness. He was a Chairman of Igbomina/Ekiti Traditional Council. The late Royal Majesty influence and impact in promoting peace, socioeconomic growth, Cultural Heritage and Human Capital development in his domain can't be forgotten so soon. HRM Oba Sikiru Atanda Sanni Woleola live a good life , touches many people's life, laid enviable and sustainable foundations which have remained solid in his community. He was easy going man, God fearing, a philanthropist and so religious when he was alive. The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group, Comrade Lukman O. Ahmed described the death of ...

GOVERNOR ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ THE MAN AFTER GOD'S HEART One of the major criteria and characteristics of a leader is high commitments and total focus as exemplified in the character of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, it only takes a leader with total commitments, boldness, and focus to have come this far as far as Kwara State is concerned. Mallam ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ has been able to calm and weather all kinds of storms in Kwara States using incredible leadership skills and commitment in the service to the people, creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and going beyond boarder to ensure a more united Kwara State devoid of rancour and conflicts.  Maintaining this positive circumstances is one thing that has kept the opposition wondering on how he has been able to achieve all of these despite their tricky efforts to frustrate his move which they have continue to fail woefully leaving them with no choice than to join the moving shi...

JDA National paid a courtesy visit to The Olu Lagedu VI of Apata. In continuation of the courtesy and consultative visit embarked upon by the newly elected executives of Jakura Development Association (JDA National) early this week, the train moved to Apata-Oworo Land, where the representative of the executives met with HRH Oba Fredrick Durojaiye Ologbonyo Balogun. The Olu Lagedu VI of Apata. The delegation which was led by the National President Chief Ajiboye Bonibade was received at the palace  of Lagedu VI with a warm reception. The president apprise HRH the motive and intentions behind the visit, which is basically; To identify with the traditional leader and the community, the president introduced the members of the delegate and promised to always come to the palace when the need arises as a son always run to the father when necessary. The Olu Lagedu VI of Apata in his response appreciate the delegates from JDA and also promised to always identify ...

JDA National paid a consultative and courtesy visit to Newly appointmented Matron, Patrons and Advisers, Inaugurates standing committees. The leadership of the newly inaugurated executive of Jakura Development Association (JDA) National, paid a consultative and courtesy visit to the newly appointed Matron and Adviser of the association in Lokoja during the week. During the visit the president Chief Ajiboye Bonibade congratulate the appointees and also request for their moral and financial support to the association. He added that their appointment is as a result of individual commitment and dedication towards the community and pray for continuous support in the years ahead. The comprehensive list of the newly constituted Patron, Matron and Adviser are: 1. Chief K.A. Mahmoud.  Patron 2. Dr. Adegoke S Ajiboye. Patron 3. Olori Sarah Baiyerohi.  Matron 4. Mall. Husseni Abdulmalik. Adiser 5. Pharm. Ali Adoga Sule. Adviser Among the the recipients of the appo...

BUSINESS CARES: Gov. Bello Inaugurates Steering Committee His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, Governor, Kogi State, represented by the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr Ayoade Folashade Arike inaugurated the Kogi State Covid-19 Action Recovery And Economic Stimulus (CARES) Steering Committee earlier today. The inaugurated committee members comprises as follows; Mukadam Idris Asiru Asiwaju, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, – Chairman Hon. David Apeh, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture – Member Hon Idris Musa, Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports – Member Hon. Gabriel Olofu, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry – Member Hon. Daniel Oneil Ejigbo, Honourable Commissioner for Rural Development – Member Hajia Fatima Kabir Buba, Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development – Member Chief Victor Adewale Omafaiye, Honourable Commissioner for Environment – Member Prince Abdulkareem Onyekehi Suleiman, S...

Gov. Bello Receives report on CUSTECH’s college of Medicine take-off Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has promised that his administration would mop out every available fund to ensure that it’s Health and education institutions gets the deserving attention it required to position them among the best in the country. Governor Bello made this known on Monday while receiving a report on the take-off of the College of Medicine at the Confluence University of Technology, Osara and other related matters. The Governor noted that the Committee’s estimated amount of over 2 billion naira as indicated in its report to facilitate the establishment of the College of Medicine would be sourced out and committed to the cause, which he opined was far important than Covid-19 expenditure. He added that such funds would be sourced out in multiples and committed to other education and health institutions in the state adding that although some of these task might seem huge, but were achievable ...

COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED COMMISERATES WITH FORMER GRAND KHADI OF KWARA STATE SHARIAH COURT OF APPEAL, JUSTICE SOLIU OLOHUNTOYIN MUHAMMAD OVER THE DEMISE OF HER LOVELY MOTHER: The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group, Comrade Lukman O. Ahmed commiserates with the family of Justice (Shaikh) Soliu Olohuntoyin Muhammad over the death of her lovely Mother. The former Grand Khadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, loss her mother late Alhaja Amina Iyakobi Abdulkadir- Muhammad early hours of today, Sunday 14th, February, 2021 in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital. I urge Our humble father and Mentor to take heart described the loss of her Mother as an act of Almighty Allah, that every soul must taste death. I also commiserates with the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alh (Dr) Ibrahim Zulkarnaini Gambari, and other relations of late Alhaja Amina Abdulkadir-Muhammad to take solace over the demise of the deceased. Almighty Allah would grant the family of the deceased the fort...

KWARA IS FOR ALL KWARANS  GOVERNOR ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ THE PERFORMING GOVERNOR AND A MESSIAH TO KWARA STATE BY; COMRADE LUKMAN OLUKAYODE AHMED Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq recent performances which the oppositions are all envy of, is highly commendable , these are as a result of his untiring efforts to give Kwara State a befitting look.  It beat them all to the punch - best. I have seen compliments and encomiums which have been poured on His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq from all spheres of the State and beyond. Kwarans could not have asked for anything better, everything is going smoothly as it exceeded all expectations , his latest achievement give Kwara State an immeasurable boost to helped a worthy cause in his usual considerate way as the Executive Governor which is a superb illustration just what we needed as Kwarans. It is good we should know how much efforts goes into the recent meticulous projects which is giving to attracts m...

COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED WARN THOSE AGGRIEVED PARTY MEMBERS ON THEIR FALSE , FAKE NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND FACE THE REALITY OF LIFE; CALLS FOR NORMALCY AND CALM The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group, Comrade Lukman O. Ahmed in a press released today, 9th, February, 2021 in Abeokuta, Ogun State when he was addressing some group of Youths from Kwara State. He warn the party members that are carrying fake news on the Social Media that some of the Governorship Aspirants were attacked. My attention has been drawn to a misinformation being circulated in the Social Media as well. "Breaking News!!! The two Gubernatorial aspirants from Kwara North, Alhaji Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu and Alhaji S.Yaman Abdullahi, together with APC Stakeholders, Alhaji MT Mamman and Engr Umaru Sha'aba has been attacked during a Stakeholders meeting at Lafiagi organized by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq thugs lead by Tescom chairman, Bello Car Wash, Barr Aliyu Alhassan Former, SA and ...

COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED WORN THOSE AGGRIEVED PARTY MEMBERS ON THEIR FALSE ACCUSATION AND FACE THE REALITY OF LIFE; CALLS FOR NORMALCY AND CALM The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group, Comrade Lukman O. Ahmed in a press released today, 9th, February, 2021 in Abeokuta, Ogun State when he is addressing some group of Youth from Kwara State.  He warn the party members that are carrying fake news that some of the Governorship Aspirants were attacked. My attention has been drawn to a misinformation being circulated in the Social Media. "Breaking News!!! The two Gubernatorial aspirants from Kwara North, Alhaji Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu and Allah S.Y Abdullahi, together with APC stakeholders, Alh MT Mamman and Engr Umaru Shaaba has been attacked during a stakeholders meeting at Lafiagi organized by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq thugs lead by Tescom chairman, Bello car wash, Barr Aliyu Alhassan Former SA and Former Chairman Labassa." Ordin...

MANY GARLAND FOR A UNIQUE LEADER OF UNTAINTED PEDIGREE, A DILIGENT, COMMITTED, TIRELESS, DEDICATED, AND ENERGETIC COMMUNITY BUILDER, A RESILIENCE ACHIEVERS AND A PATHFINDER. CHIEF BENJAMIN OLA OLOWODOLA, THE C.E.O GOSHEN PRINT-MEDIA LTD "God's greatest gift to mankind remains HIS awesomeness of creation intertwined in the gift breadth which begets life and living" Celebrating a great father on this special occasion become necessary on the milestone of success realized in humanitarian services, and contribution to the realization of better and greater Okun land, Kogi West & the entire Kogi State through your commendable leadership style. On this occasion of your special birth anniversary, 9th February, which signify the month of love, and on behalf of the entire *Ben Olowodola Ambassadors (BOA)*, we wish you many more joyous and fruitful years ahead Sir. Having you as our mentor has been wonderful, your commitment and dedication to humanity is very vital, w...

FREEDOM NETWORK GROUP CELEBRATES WITH THE OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, DR ADO IBRAHIM @ 92 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group, Comrade Lukman Olukayode Ahmed congratulated His Royal Majesty the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and Acting President, Kogi State Council of Chiefs Dr Ado Ibrahim on his 92nd birthday celebration. It is a special day for the Paramount ruler in Ebiraland whose royal conducts, wisdom and knowledge have been so progressive and impressive not only to the good people of Ebiraland but entire Kogi State. Freedom Network Group both in Nigeria and Diaspora appreciated His Royal Majesty Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, for his Royal Influence and impact in Promoting Peace , Socioeconomic Growth , Cultural Heritage, and Human Capital Development in his Domain and Kogi State in general. We pray to Almighty Allah to keep His Royal Majesty on the Throne with good health , divine wisdom and know...

" BOB" TURNS MIKE TYSON AT BANQUET HALL, DISRUPTS THE VENUE, ENGAGES A WOMAN IN A FULL COMBAT, HEAD BOOT AND NAKED HER, BEAT HER TO STUPOR.  A Fight Between the Sacked Chairman "BOB" And The person Of Mrs "ABIBAT BOJUA" a member of APC Kwara State chapter Femi Arekujaye  The Truth !!! There was an APC  stakeholders meeting at banquet hall Ilorin scheduled on Wednesday, Feb, 3, 2021 basically on membership card Registration exercise, the Atmosphere was peaceful, calm and pleasant until the arrival of the sacked chairman BOB,  along side with some suspected thugs fully loaded in a Toyota Hummer Bus dangerously looked and really ready to carry out their nefarious activities on the people loyal to the governor. Recall There were initial threats by some few loyal to BOB the sacked chairman in Disrupting  the registration exercise some days ago through their unguided press release in attempt to stop the move. These few vowed to disrupt the exercise i...

COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED FELICITATES WITH PEOPLE'S GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ(THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE) ON HIS 61ST BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. The National Coordinator of Freedom Network Group Comrade Lukman Olukayode Ahmed congratulated the Masse's Governor, His Excellency, ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ on his 61st birthday celebration, dated today, 5th, February ,2021 His Excellency ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZQ is a trailblazer, a bridge Builder, and an astute business man and a politician whose landmark achievements subsist till date. His contributions to the growth and development of Kwara State with in one year plus in office is marvellous and can't be over emphasized. GAA laid enviable and sustainable foundations, which have remained solid to the people of Kwara State. "Your brilliance and administration prowess that were displayed can't be over emphasized especially during the war against Covid-19 pandemic la...

RIGHT OF REPLY: "KOGI IS NOT SAFE" - SGF Our attention has been drawn to an unsubstantiated health status report on Kogi state credited to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha. We very much believe this unproven health report is intended to ensure investors are scared from coming to Kogi state. Despite the task force unreliable figures, Kogi emerged the most favoured investment destination of Nigeria in the last quarter of 2020. They felt embarrassed and the best way to hit back is to create a picture of a health crisis in the state.  We were the first state to procure face masks in thousands and distributed to all the LGAs. We were the first state to set up a Squadron Team to combat the spread of the pandemic. We set up Isolation Centres with state-of-the-art equipment.  We have carried out sensitisation programmes more than any other state. So if we don't believe COVID-19 ...

GOODWILL MESSAGE AND KUDOS TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE PEOPLE, HIS EXCELLENCY MALLAM ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE. BY: COMRADE LUKMAN O. AHMED Your Excellency Sir, I would like to congratulate you for the exceptional work you have been doing on the Revival of Kwara State. I have been following up on your achievement for the past one year , and I’m proud to say that you 've metamorphose into an exemplary leader worthy of emulation across board. "Your Excellency Sir, you have always been a reliable, honest, positive and diligent governor, your work on the ' Revival of Kwara State surpassed my expectations. When we collectively gave you the assignment as Kwarans, we asked you to provide us with Excellent Leadership. Not only did you discharge that Excellence; you also went further to conducted a survey to determine the safety of all Kwarans whom were living in abject fear due to insecurity and terrorism before you took over an...