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It goes without saying that the forthcoming senatorial election in Kogi central slated for February 2019 promises to be a Titanic battle between the APC candidate, Alh Yakubu Oseni, PDP candidate, Ogembe and the SDP candidate, Natasha Akpoti.  However, political pundits are of the view that Alh Oseni will have an easy run because of his formidable structure that cuts across every nook and cranny of Kogi central. The candidate of PDP, senator Ogembe, will find it difficult to return to the office because of his perceived non-performance in the Senate under this democratic dispensation. Observers are of the view that the candidate of SDP, Natasha, may make an impact in the election given her acceptance in Ihima and dominance of the social media. However, the Goliath that she may have to slay is lack of structure by her party in Kogi central where APC and the PDP are the dominant parties ab initio, the candidate of APC has successfully built a reputation as a goal getter, team play...

It was a day of honor and glory for Alhaji Yakubu Oseni, the flag bearer of APC in Kogi central as the jubilant crowd, mostly women took out in their thousands to welcome home their son barely a week after he emerged as the winner of APC senatorial primary, Kogi central. The entire Okene town stood still as everybody trooped out to welcome home their man of the moment, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni.  The venue of the occasion was the expansive compound of the country home of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. It was filled to the brim as the women trooped out in their large number to witness a day of honor for their illustrious son who made his first visit to Okene since his victory at the primary election.  This writer, a proud son of Ebiraland could not help but join the women to dance to the scintillating sound being rendered by leading singers of the various groups that came to honor one of their sons. Alhaji Oseni who wore a white Abada and a blue cap to match was so joy...

Under this democratic dispensation, the name Yakubu Oseni surely rings a bell in the entire Kogi State and beyond. Here is one gentleman who has become a household name, indeed, Alhaji Oseni is an enigma of a sort, he is a phenomenon in the political circle.  Since the death of Senator A.T. Ahmed of blessed memory, no Ebira man has been able to impact on the lives of the generality of the Ebira people like Yakubu Oseni. Like a thunderbolt, Yakubu Oseni took center stage in Ebira politics. He has been able, within a short period, to put his name on the lips in the entire Kogi State central and beyond. Indeed, he is the new Sheriff in town. His victory at the just concluded APC Senatorial primary in Kogi state is a success foretold. The young man deserves the crown as the flag bearer of the greatest party in town (APC) because he worked hard for the top job, but beyond the euphoria generated by this victory lies a greater battle ahead, the race to the upper chamber is a marathon o...

Yakubu Oseni has emerged the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the just concluded Kogi Central Senate primary election. Oseni  is currently serving under Governor Yahaya Bello as the Chairman, Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue.  Having polled 1100 as the highest votes, he will be facing the incumbent Senator Ahmed Ogembe of the People's Democratic Party, and Natasha Akpoti of the Social Democratic Party at the 2019 general elections.  See final results  Alh. Yakubu Adoke....  5 Hon. Kabiru Ajanah.... 32 Sen. Deen Abatemi.... 160 Yusuf Haruna (ADC).... 12 Abdulazeez Raji.... 3 Alh. Yakubu Oseni.. 1100 Dalhatu Sheriff.... 371 Invalid vote.... 6

By Otori Ozigi The front-line aspirant in the forthcoming APC Senatorial primary scheduled for Tuesday 2nd October 2018, has assured the good people of Kogi Central to do things differently, saying I won’t warm bench if elected to represent Kogi Central as Senator in the next dispensation. Alhaji Oseni who spoke with this journalist over the weekend in an exclusive chat promised to keep his campaign promises which include educational development, women empowerment,and youth development and job creation/employment. The youthful politician who is presently the executive chairman of the state internal revenue services is a seasoned banker before joining politics in 2015. He has his first degree in Economics (second class upper) from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and his master’s degree in Economics from the University of Abuja. He gave the assurance to offer a robust representation at the upper chamber of the national assembly if given the mandate by the electorate come...

With less than 3days to APC Senatorial indirect primary, the front-line aspirant in the race Alhaji Yakubu Oseni is expecting a landslide victory because of his popularity and general acceptance in Kogi Central. According to the Banker turned politician his pedigree as a public officer, tax administrator, and social reformer would pave the way for him to beat his opponents convincingly. He said God on his side as the man to beat in the primary, adding that he is mentally and psychologically prepared for the primary which is scheduled to hold on Saturday 29th September 2018. Alhaji Oseni who has won several awards for his academic excellence and philanthropic activities over the years told this journalist that” I have won several awards for meritorious achievements. Including Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Social Science. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2001), Best Graduating Student in the Department of Economics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2001), Edith Wetan Prize f...

Yakubu Oseni, the Senate Aspirant running with the anointing oil of Gov Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming election, has been reportedly denied clearance by the Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oseni who is the Chairman of the Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue was said to be one of the aspirants directed by the screening committee to get clearance from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), being an assurance that the party's hopefuls are not under the radar of the Anti-graft Agency.  The development which may have been deliberately kept from the public's eye, has put the aspirants on the run for their heads before the primaries, Ebira Reporters reliably gathered.  Recall that a Civil Society Group, Integrity Watchdog in a petition submitted to the EFCC, as reported by www.integritywatchdog.com, called for the investigation of a three billion naira tax diversion into private bank accounts. The ...