Lokoja, capital of Kogi State, the Confluence State of Nigeria played host to the 2024 edition of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Guild of Corporate Publishers (GOCOP).

The two-day event tagged Lokoja’24, was chaired by Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Spain, Alhaji Yusuf Yaro Mamman, according to the 2024 Conference Planning Committee chairman, Danlami Nmodu, mni, as announced by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Sir Remmy Nweke.

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The AGM held at Reverton Hotel, 1/5 Kunama Crescent, GRA Lokoja, Kogi State, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, while the Conference held on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The events witnessed a massive turnout as almost all Publishers and CEOs of Corporate Online outfits in Nigeria graced the ocassion.

According to the Chairman of the Organising Committee, the theme of the 8th annual conference is: “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy.”

Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has confirmed that he and his manager, Jada Pollock, are expecting their third child together.

The superstar made the announcement during a recent interaction on social media, putting an end to rumours that have been circulating about Jada’s pregnancy.

Wizkid, who began his relationship with Jada in 2014, welcomed their first child, Zion, in 2017. In 2022, the couple expanded their family with the birth of another son, AJ.

Speculation about a third child began when Jada was seen flaunting what appeared to be a baby bump on social media, sparking conversations among fans and the media.

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The rumours were officially confirmed when a user on X (formerly Twitter) commented on Wizkid’s recent online activities, hinting at the pregnancy. The fan wrote, “Wizkid, your woman get belle but na you dey show the hormones,” referencing the singer’s social media behaviour. Wizkid responded, “Yes o! We Dey feel am together! Can’t wait to meet my new baby!” – confirming the pregnancy.

Apart from his two sons with Jada, Wizkid is also a father to two other boys from previous relationships. His first son, Boluwatife, was born in 2011 to Shola Ogudu, and his second son, Ayodeji Jr., was born to Binta Diallo in 2016.

The news of Wizkid expecting another child has generated excitement among his fans and followers, further solidifying his image not just as an international Afrobeat star, but also as a family man.

Bako Bala, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has been tragically killed following an attack by armed gunmen.

The incident occurred at his residence during what appears to have been an abduction attempt.

The news was confirmed by Zaidu Bala, special adviser on television and radio to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, who shared the information via a Facebook post.

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“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Alhaji Bako Bala has died — APC chairman of Suru local government,” the post read.

According to the adviser, Bala succumbed to gunshot injuries at the Medical Centre Hospital in Birnin Kebbi after the gunmen shot him during the attempted abduction of him and his family.

Kebbi State police spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, mentioned that he is in the process of verifying details of the attack and would provide further information in due course.

This tragic killing comes amidst a wave of rising insecurity in Nigeria’s north-west region, where banditry and kidnappings have continued to escalate.

Over the past few months, security forces have been engaged in intensified efforts to combat this violence.

On September 11, the Nigerian Air Force successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on the Department of State Services (DSS) facilities in Niger State.

Just days later, Operation Hadarin Daji forces neutralized notorious bandit leaders in Zamfara.