ARISE IGALA Magazine

22/08/2025

93 DAYS TO GO!
REMEMBERING PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU.
10 YEARS ON...

TODAY'S PICSTORY
Strategically, Prince Abubakar Audu gave many of his followers a good sense of belonging. He made them feel a sense of partnership in his political projects. Everyone at various stages were carried along, intentionally.

Inside the Conference Hall in Ogbonicha was packed with supporters on this day. As many other groups were outside waiting to come in, Prince Abubakar Audu will rise to appreciate performing artists and group leaders with warm handshake. The act meant a lot to the individuals and their members. They took the message home as being part of the movement directly.

TODAY'S TASKS
- What else can you say about this act by Prince Abubakar Audu..
- Talk about any of the pictures in this post.
- Name a Primary School in a rural area in any part of Kogi State you would loved to be supported and give your reason(s) (if you haven't)

FOCUS OF DAY 1 TO DAY 10:
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
- Building of Blocks of Classrooms
- Renovation of Classrooms
- Donation of Books
- Support with other Educational Materials

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ARISE IGALA Magazine
Kogi State Government
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
Channels Television
Tvcnewsng
AIT Online
thisdaylive.com
NTA Network News
Daily Trust
Nigerian Tribune
Guardian Nigeria
Daily Times Nigeria
Punch Newspapers
Vanguard News
African Report files
New York Daily News
fans

21/08/2025

94 DAYS TO GO!
REMEMBERING PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU.
10 YEARS ON...

TODAY'S PICSTORY
The jovial side of Prince Abubakar Audu always surprised those who only knew him from afar anytime they come closer. He had this grace of calming tension down and making people comfortable. He expected the best of everyone. He was a man of high quality, class and taste.

On this day, he welcomed the people of Kogi West, Lokoja and Koton Karfe precisely. They came on a visit in Ogbonicha to congratulate him on his emergence as the 2015 APC Gubernatorial Flag bearer. They pledged their support to work for him and the party. Many of them were so pleased the way they were received and treated by Prince Abubakar Audu.

TODAY'S TASKS
- Do you of the jovial side Prince Abubakar Audu? Tell us.
- Talk about any of the pictures in this post.
- Name a Primary School in a rural area in any part of Kogi State you would loved to be supported and give your reason(s) (if you haven't)

FOCUS OF DAY 1 TO DAY 10:
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
- Building of Blocks of Classrooms
- Renovation of Classrooms
- Donation of Books
- Support with other Educational Materials

-
ARISE IGALA Magazine
Kogi State Government
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
Channels Television
AIT Online
Tvcnewsng
thisdaylive.com
NTA Network News
Daily Trust
Punch Newspapers
Guardian Nigeria
Daily Times Nigeria
Nigerian Tribune
Vanguard News
African Report files
New York Daily News
fans

20/08/2025

The ARISE IGALA Team is a BIG THANK YOU to our newest top fans! 💎 David Aduojo Audu, Valentine Elijah, Peter E. Peter

You're welcome, fans

20/08/2025

95 DAYS TO GO!
REMEMBERING PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU.
10 YEARS ON...

TODAY'S PICSTORY
Prince Abubakar Audu accorded high level of respect to people. He treated his guests very special and held the elderly in high esteem. On this day, he accompanied Alhaji Ishaka of Ankpa (late) to his car. He didn't just accompany him, he opened the car door for him, close it and stood by until they zoomed off.

His acts most times left people in awe. One encounter with Prince Abubakar Audu was enough for him to remember someone. He was sharp in recalling incidents and remembering people by their names. He attended to people personally as he knew vividly what he discussed with everyone despite the large numbers that turned up everyday.

TODAY'S TASKS
- Your take on Prince Abubakar Audu in view of these pictures?
- Talk about any of the pictures in this post.
- Name a Primary School in a rural area in any part of Kogi State you would loved to be supported and give your reason(s) (if you haven't)

FOCUS OF DAY 1 TO DAY 10:
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
- Building of Blocks of Classrooms
- Renovation of Classrooms
- Donation of Books
- Support with other Educational Materials

-
ARISE IGALA Magazine
Kogi State Government
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
Channels Television
AIT Online
Tvcnewsng
thisdaylive.com
NTA Network News
Daily Trust
Punch Newspapers
Vanguard News
Daily Times Nigeria
Nigerian Tribune
Guardian Nigeria
African Report files
New York Daily News
fans

19/08/2025

A NEW CHAPTER IS OPENED AS UKOMU IGALA ORGANIZATION GETS NEW LEADERSHIP

At a time of monumental challenges home and abroad, the Ukomu Igala Organization has risen to the call of duty. It's time to take responsibility and live up to its name in all ramifications. The announcement of the new National Executive Committee (NEC) to pilot its affairs for the next four years brings joy to Igala nation.

According to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr. Michael Idachaba, the conclusion of the selection process was conducted by the BoT and ended by ratification at an extraordinary general meeting of Ukomu Igala Organization which took place on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

The new NEC will be led by Major General James Ataguba (Rtd). The other members of the team include:Professor Lucy Ogbadu (Deputy National Leader), Navy Commodore Godwin Obaje (Rtd) (National Secretary), Reuben Inaju (Assistant National Secretary), Chief (Hajia) Vivian Idama (National Women Leader), Amina Ahiaba (National Treasurer), Omika Okutepa, FCA (National Financial Secretary), Professor Danladi Ameh (National Director of Mobilization and Strategy), Professor Ezra Gbaje (Deputy National Director of Mobilization and Strategy), Ibrahim Salihu Kindo (National Director of Media), Dr. (Hajia) Memuna Audu (National Director of Welfare), Isah Omagwu (National Auditor), Jacob J Usman (SAN) (National Legal Adviser)and Haruna Abdullahi (Haruspice) (National Youth Leader).

The formal inauguration of the new NEC will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025. It is scheduled for 10:00am at NBA House, Central Business District, Abuja. The Inauguration Planning Committee is led by Chief JS Okutepa, SAN .

19/08/2025

ECHOCHO, RAJAB PROVE THAT FEW DAYS OF TURMOIL CANNOT UNDO DECADES OF FRIENDSHIP

By Onoja J. Okpanachi

Two days of rage, raw anger, and outpouring were never enough to undo the decades of love, loyalty, and sacrifices. A situation meant to be an expression of freedom was amplified by social media, creating a mountain where none actually existed—yet still not enough to undo decades of a great bond. Never enough. All that transpired in those two days was wiped away with just flashbacks to the journeys from yesterday to today. Peace now reigns, to the amazement of many who were waiting for the building to collapse. Yes, peace has returned.

There are no true partnerships in life that would not pass through turbulence once in a while. Even the best of marriages on earth experience heavy turbulence. In such moments, proper handling of situations always makes the difference. And when observers expect a crash, they are shocked to see balance and a continuous steady ride again. Balance and movement after turbulence are even more appreciated, because all those involved are encouraged to value each other more on their journeys. It’s life; surviving a deadly situation teaches more lessons than when all is roses.

For Echocho and Rajab, getting to the brink for any reason is not abnormal for humans. What would be abnormal is not coming off the brink better and stronger. The bond between the two goes beyond their political journey together. They share a history strong enough to quench the fire generated by the two days of rage magnified by the (negative) side of social media. These two days also serve as a lesson—not just for Echocho and Rajab but for anyone who cares about relationships, friendships, and partnerships. Social media will not help you build, but it will destroy if you give it even a little chance. The numbers waiting to announce your fall apart are far more than those waiting to celebrate your success together as a team. Know what to put in your space when it comes to social media. The hype and push can take anyone overboard, and when you are down on the other side, they pull back to watch you survive alone. That is the reality of mankind, now magnified and made cheaper to achieve—because destroying today is far easier, no thanks to social media.

And for the others around and in-between Echocho and Rajab during the rage, nothing has changed. The flashbacks that pulled the duo back from the brink have already covered you. The altercations, the opposing views, and the sides taken are now all in the past. The bond of the duo is stronger and has conquered all differences. It is now all progressive movement. Soon, pictures and stories from the dinner will feed the social media spectators who were waiting for the worst.

The storm is over.

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ARISE IGALA Magazine
Sen Isah Jibrin Echocho
Abubakar Rajab
Prosper Elijah Salifu

19/08/2025

96 DAYS TO GO!
REMEMBERING PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU.
10 YEARS ON...

TODAY'S PICSTORY
An enigma, Prince Abubakar Audu was covered with special aura that made many humble in his presence. He was indeed one of a kind. For the way people respected him whenever at his presence, many erroneously took negative narratives to the world about it. However, personal encounter with him told positive stories about his deep sense of humour and great humility.

These pictures taken at his Ogbonicha residence give a glimpse into who he truly was. He respected elders and welcomed people with open arms. He doesn't discriminate - tribe, region and religion were never yardsticks for him but capacities and capabilities.

TODAY'S TASKS
- Describe Prince Abubakar Audu's person in view of these pictures?
- Do you recognize the people in these pictures aside Prince Abubakar Audu ? Name them.
- Name a Primary School in a rural area in any part of Kogi State you would loved to be supported and give your reason(s) (if you haven't)

FOCUS OF DAY 1 TO DAY 10:
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
- Building of Blocks of Classrooms
- Renovation of Classrooms
- Donation of Books
- Support with other Educational Materials

-
ARISE IGALA Magazine
Kogi State Government
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
Channels Television
Tvcnewsng
AIT Online
thisdaylive.com
NTA Network News
Daily Times Nigeria
Daily Trust
Guardian Nigeria
Nigerian Tribune
Punch Newspapers
Vanguard News
African Report files
New York Daily News

18/08/2025

"The sky is only the beginning"
Air Peace

This week, let your actions be decisive and intentional because the sky is only the beginning.

18/08/2025

ECHOCHO: HAS POLITICS OVERTURNED ALL HIS GOOD DEEDS?

By Onoja J. Okpanachi

Living and surviving daily is deep politics on its own such that require very high level of diplomacy to navigate through times and situations. This is the truth about life, it’s either one embraces it and face the realities of life or live in denial to face the dire consequences.

If for the general daily living, one is advised to deal with it as politics, then, those that are deeply involved in real politics must be navigating through a whole lot that most times, it’s beyond what one can see or actually explain for proper comprehension. And here is the crux of the matter in real politics - trust and betrayal, truth and lies, promises and disappointments, real and fake, humility and arrogance and many more are common with daily political dealings. As these are common in politics, another shocking reality again is that every good trait at any point in politics point you in the direction of opposition with naysayers and stumbling blocks for trying to do things the right ways - so, one must always be on his/her guard.

Also unbelievable but true is that amongst those praising you are equally those who wants you down because they want your position - sometimes, some want it so badly that they go extra miles of committing certain atrocities not minding the consequences after all.

So, wonder not much if someone like Echocho comes under serious destructive criticisms. It’s normal but note that those behind such acts most times are those who have either benefited directly or very close allies that one may hardly suspect but this is the reality of life and politics in particular.

Please, get the point clear, criticisms are
welcomed but if not for hidden motives, they
should be constructive so to help guide and
guard the person concerned and not to bully or blackmail someone into doing the critics bids. Constructive criticism should be embraced and even encouraged for the good of all.

Let me end by asking some fundamental questions here - what brought about the name “Echocho” in the first place? Has the man’s good character and deeds for people in past been overturned because of politics? Those attacking and trying to pull him down today, are they well informed or being fed with half baked truth - the projects, empowerments, trainings and financial supports? And, finally, what’s the personal gain if you pull him down instead of supporting him for the common good of all?

ARISE!

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18/08/2025

97 DAYS TO GO!
REMEMBERING PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU.
10 YEARS ON...

TODAY'S PICSTORY
It would take a while for the Confluence State to experience a gubernatorial primary election like that of APC in 2015. It was a clash of Titans. Men with real political clout and high level display of strategies showed forth. They all fought but as it is always in any race, a victor will surely emerge after all. So, Prince Abubakar Audu emerged at the end of that tough exercise.

That night, Prince Abubakar Audu was in his best and never left any stone unturned. He was alert all through the night. His gallantry and calculations were top notch. It was that tough because all the men on the field that night were out for real business. It was a night that raised the bar. Never to be forgotten.

TODAY'S TASKS
- When do you think Kogi State will witness such primary election again?
- Aside Prince Abubakar Audu's picture, who else can you recognize?
- Name a Primary School in a rural area in any part of Kogi State you would loved to be supported and give your reason(s) (if you haven't)

FOCUS OF DAY 1 TO DAY 10:
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
- Building of Blocks of Classrooms
- Renovation of Classrooms
- Donation of Books
- Support with other Educational Materials

-
ARISE IGALA Magazine
Kogi State Government
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
Channels Television
Tvcnewsng
AIT Online
thisdaylive.com
NTA Network News
Daily Times Nigeria
Daily Trust
Nigerian Tribune
Vanguard News
Punch Newspapers
Guardian Nigeria
African Report files
New York Daily News