#kogi State University

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Kogi State University 2023/2024 Post UTME Form

Kogi State University (KSU), now known as Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), has heralded the beginning of its 2023/2024 academic session by initiating the sale of application forms for the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (PUTME) and Direct Entry (DE) screening. Aspiring students can access detailed information about eligibility, the application process, and crucial dates for…

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Prince Abubakar Audu University Professor Abducted by Gunmen in Kogi State

Professor John Ebeh, a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Agbeji, a suburb of Anyigba in Dekina Local Government Area. According to an eyewitness named Akpai, the gunmen executed the abduction swiftly and with precision. “They operated in a commando-like style. We saw a car trailing him…

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All Remaining Abducted Confluence University Students Rescued – Governor Usman Ododo

All Remaining Abducted Confluence University Students Rescued – Governor Usman Ododo All the kidnapped students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State have been rescued. This is according to state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who said the government is making efforts in making Kogi safe for all residents of the…

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The Yoruba religion (Yoruba: Ìṣẹ̀ṣe), West African Orisa (Òrìṣà), or Isese (Ìṣẹ̀ṣe), comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practice of the Yoruba people. Its homeland is in present-day Southwestern Nigeria, which comprises the majority of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara and Lagos States, as well as parts of Kogi state and the adjoining parts of Benin and Togo, commonly known as Yorubaland (Yoruba: Ilẹ̀ Káàárọ̀-Oòjíire).

It shares some parallels with the Vodun practiced by the neighboring Fon and Ewe peoples to the west and with the religion of the Edo people to the east. Yoruba religion is the basis for a number of religions in the New World, notably Santería, Umbanda, Trinidad Orisha, and Candomblé.[1] Yoruba religious beliefs are part of Itàn (history), the total complex of songs, histories, stories, and other cultural concepts which make up the Yoruba society.

The Yoruba name for the Yoruba indigenous religion is Ìṣẹ̀ṣẹ, which also refers to the traditions and rituals that encompass Yorùbá culture. The term comes from a contraction of the words: Ìṣẹ̀, meaning "source/root origin" and ìṣe, meaning "practice/tradition" coming together to mean "The original tradition"/"The tradition of antiquity" as many of the practices, beliefs, traditions, and observances of the Yoruba originate from the religious worship of Olodumare and the veneration of the Orisa.

According to Kola Abimbola, the Yorubas have evolved a robust cosmology. Nigerian Professor for Traditional African religions, Jacob K. Olupona, summarizes that central for the Yoruba religion, and which all beings possess, is known as "Ase", which is "the empowered word that must come to pass," the "life force" and "energy" that regulates all movement and activity in the universe".Every thought and action of each person or being in Aiyé (the physical realm) interact with the Supreme force, all other living things, including the Earth itself, as well as with Orun (the otherworld), in which gods, spirits and ancestors exist. The Yoruba religion can be described as a complex form of polytheism, with a Supreme but distant creator force, encompassing the whole universe.

The anthropologist Robert Voeks described Yoruba religion as being animistic, noting that it was "firmly attached to place".

Each person living on earth attempts to achieve perfection and find their destiny in Orun-Rere (the spiritual realm of those who do good and beneficial things).

One's ori-inu (spiritual consciousness in the physical realm) must grow in order to consummate union with one's "Iponri" (Ori Orun, spiritual self).

Iwapẹlẹ (or well-balanced) meditative recitation and sincere veneration is sufficient to strengthen the ori-inu of most people. Well-balanced people, it is believed, are able to make positive use of the simplest form of connection between their Ori and the omnipotent Olu-Orun: an Àwúre (petition or prayer) for divine support.

In the Yoruba belief system, Olodumare has ase over all that is. Hence, it is considered supreme.

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At least nine students have been abducted by gunmen during a late-night raid on their school in northern Nigeria’s Kogi state, authorities said Friday, the third such abduction amid rampant kidnappings targeting schools in the conflict-hit region this year. The assailants invaded the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Kogi state, which neighbors the nation’s capital, Abuja, and whisked away the students from their classrooms before security forces could arrive, according to Kogi Commissioner for Information Kingsley Femi Fanwo. The state has “activated the security architecture to track the kidnappers and ensure the abducted students are rescued and the abductors apprehended,” Fanwo added. The official said local hunters were helping security forces in “combing” the school area, which is surrounded by bushes in the remote Osara town. Nigeria has struggled with several mass school kidnappings since the first such incident in 2014 when Islamic extremists abducted more than 200 schoolgirls from the northeastern Chibok village, sparking the global #BringBackOurGirls social media campaign. A t least 1,400 Nigerian students have since been abducted from their schools in similar circumstances, including at least 130 children abducted from their school in Kuriga town in the northern Kaduna state in March. Some are still held captive, including nearly 100 of the Chibok girls.

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Johnson Ocheja.

Excellent, powerful portraits by Nigerian artist Johnson Ocheja.

Ocheja employs a distinct style in his artistic creations, utilizing blue pigment and impasto techniques executed with his fingers to produce a distinctive, textured effect. This approach to painting is inspired by the practice of scarification, a cultural tradition prevalent among African communities. Through his portraits, Ocheja seeks to promote a heightened awareness of black consciousness and to celebrate black beauty.

Ocheja's background has been shaped by his experiences living in two different Nigerian states - he was born in Kogi State, and moved to Kaduna State at the age of three. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Kogi State University, he has continued to reside in Kaduna State. By reflecting upon the cultural, political, religious, ethnic, and racial issues that are of significance to his community, Ocheja utilizes his art as a means to address and raise awareness of these important topics.

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I can see the harmful psychological effects of colonization with two additional allies of imperialism and Christianity being added into the mix.

The use of scientific racism with the sad twist of slavery and all of its psychological effects makes matters even more dangerous.

I can go on and on about the mistreatment of Black Indigenous People worldwide and how so many consume the identity of their colonizers and oppressors' negative stereotypes and beliefs.

I know many of these victims are not aware of their own self-contained enslavement or the effects of this narrative because they are being controlled by their own beliefs that they are who their oppressors say they are.

All we have to do is see how the oppressed people identify themselves based on these negative stereotypes. If people are to become free, they must come to the realization that they are not under anyone's authority and belief system.

They must define themselves as free and independent people who refuse to accept the opinions of their oppressors and colonizers by decolonizing their ways of self-identification.

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Kogi-Born Academic Whiz, Moses Theophilus, Makes History with First-Class Honours from ABU

In a remarkable achievement, Moses Theophilus, a brilliant and exceptional individual from Ofabo in Kogi State, Nigeria, has emerged as a FIRST-CLASS HONOURS graduate and the BEST GRADUATING STUDENT in the prestigious Department of Computer Science from the renowned Ahmed Bello University, Zaria. This monumental achievement has sparked immense pride and jubilation among the academic community,…

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Gov. Ododo Didn't Pay ₦72,500 Minimum Wage, He Lied; HE Paid ₦30K–₦39K—Kogi Lecturer Cries Out

***Begs Ododo to Retract His “Satanic” Minimum Wage and Approve Promotion A senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), formerly known as Kogi State University, Eleojo Joy Agama Ebeh, has publicly accused the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, of dishonesty regarding the payment of the ₦72,500 minimum wage. According to the lecturer, the widely celebrated announcement of a…

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The evil men does, boy arrested over the abduction and killing of a female colleague

FUL student reportedly arrested in connection with the death of a female colleague after abduction and ransom collection in Kogi State Police operatives in Kogi State have arrested a man in his 20s, identified as Jeremiah, in connection with the tragic death of Damilola, a 100-level Biology student of Federal University Lokoja. Reports indicate that the suspect, from Kaduna State, allegedly…

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The NIA and SSS have new directors general appointed by President Tinubu

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has authorized the appointment of new directors general for the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The NIA has appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as its new Director-General, while Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi will become the DSS's new director general. Mohammed has a distinguished career in the foreign service, having served in various capacities and being appointed as the leader of the Nigerian mission in Libya. Adeola Ajayi, a 1990 Bayero University of Kano graduate, became the Assistant Director-General of the Service (DSS) after ascended through the ranks. He previously held positions as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi. The new appointments were made after the previous heads of the DSS and NIA resigned. President Tinubu expects the newly appointed security chiefs to work diligently to realign the two intelligence agencies and apply their experience to address security challenges. He also gives them the task of collaborating more closely with sister agencies and operating harmoniously with the Office of the National Security Adviser. The President wishes the departing Directors-General good luck and expresses gratitude for their services. Read the full article

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Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi Biography: State of Origin, Wikipedia Profile, Religion, and All You Need to Know About the New DG of DSS. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is a seasoned Nigerian security expert and public servant who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). He succeeded Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who resigned as the DSS Director-General.   Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was appointed as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on August 26, 2024. Early Life and Education Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was born on February 24, 1967, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She hails from a family of distinguished individuals who valued education and public service.     Adeola holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Ibadan and a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Lagos.. He pursued higher education in fields related to security and intelligence, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in national security.   Career in DSS Ajayi joined the DSS in 1990 as a cadet officer³. Over the years, he has held various significant positions within the agency, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to national security. His career trajectory includes:   - State Director Roles: Ajayi has served as the State Director in several states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing the DSS's operations and ensuring the security of these regions.   - Assistant Director-General: Before his appointment as the Director-General, Ajayi held the position of Assistant Director-General of the DSS²³. This role involved significant responsibilities in managing the agency's operations and strategic initiatives.   Achievements and Contributions. Throughout his career, Ajayi has been involved in numerous sensitive operations and has played a crucial role in intelligence gathering and security management. His contributions have been instrumental in addressing various security challenges in Nigeria.   Vision as Director-General. As the new Director-General of the DSS, Ajayi is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to the agency's operations. His focus will likely be on enhancing internal security, addressing emerging threats, and fostering collaboration with other security agencies.   Personal Life. Details about Ajayi's personal life are kept private, reflecting the nature of his work in intelligence and security.   Ajayi's appointment marks a significant leadership change in Nigeria's primary domestic intelligence agency, and he is poised to lead the DSS in tackling the country's security challenges effectively.   Career Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi joined the Department of State Services (DSS) in 1990 and has risen through the ranks, holding various positions, including: Deputy Director, Counter-Intelligence Director, Security Enforcement Director, Intelligence Gathering Assistant Director, Presidential Communication Command   Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi Achievements Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi has achieved numerous milestones in her career, including:   Leading several high-profile operations against terrorism and economic crimes. Developing and implementing effective counter-intelligence strategies. Enhancing inter-agency collaboration and cooperation. Promoting professionalism and capacity building within the DSS.     Appointment as Director General. On August 26, 2024, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was appointed as the new Director General of the DSS by President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Yusuf Magaji Bichi. Her appointment has been widely praised for her exceptional leadership qualities, professional expertise, and dedication to national security.   1. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi DSS: Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the current Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), appointed on August 26, 2024. 2. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi State of Origin: Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is from Oyo State, Nigeria.

3. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi From Which State: She is from Oyo State, Nigeria. 4. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi Religion: Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is a Christian.

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Students Strip Varsity Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment 

A senior lecturer at the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, was, on Friday, stripped following accusations of making sexual advances towards a female student, The Nation reports. The lecturer, whose full name remains unknown, reportedly angered female undergraduates from the institution’s English Department, where he teaches, upon learning of his alleged misconduct. They insisted on his…

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No one should be comfortable with being harmed no matter what. You're a human being and the last thing you should do is to have a need to be accepted by those who hate your very existence.

You don't embrace their beliefs and narratives if anything you oppose everything that they believe in. This is what I find so difficult to believe how Black Africans and Black Indigenous People around the world feel like they have to be concerned about what people who call themselves white feels.

I have no respect for whiteness and Christianity because both are evil. I truly dislike being associated with both, because this bullshit causes the greatest harm to everything that lives on our planet.

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INEC Deploys New Resident Electoral Commissioner to Delta State

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn-in Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Delta State. Mr. Umoren, a native of Akwa Ibom State, brings a wealth of experience to the role, holding a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Benin. Prior to this appointment, he served in various capacities within the Akwa Ibom State civil service, ultimately reaching the esteemed position of Permanent Secretary. The appointment comes following the expiration of the tenure of the previous officeholder on January 29, 2024. During the swearing-in, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission, emphasized the importance of upholding neutrality and impartiality in the discharge of duties. Mr Umoren He urged Mr Umoren to strictly adhere to the oath of office and to maintain regular consultations with stakeholders. The Chairman also emphasized the need for the new REC to abide by the Commission's Code of Conduct. Sam Olumekun mni, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, shared this news on the official Facebook page of the agency, underscoring the Commission's commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process in Delta State. INEC has in recent times faced accusations of partiality by a section of Nigerians, accusing the agency of involving in electoral fraud. The most recent uproar raised against the agency came during the last general election where President Tinubu was declared winner of the election. The agency had late November conducted elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi state which many adjudged to be credible. Read the full article