By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senate on Wednesday called for stiffer punishment for violation of construction and building codes in the country in a bid to contain the growing cases of collapsed buildings. It noted that cases of professional misconduct by supposedly trained officials were on the rise, saying that such punishment must be…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Mrs Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of famous Hausa musician, Dauda Adamu popularly known as Rarara has regained her freedom. This was announced by the singer via his verified Instagram handle on Wednesday morning. However, he did not disclose if any ransom was paid to the kidnappers to secure the…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has fixed October 19, 2024, to conduct local government councils elections. The Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Mamman Nda Eri, announced this in Reverton Hotel, Lokoja on Tuesday, at a press conference and meeting with all party stakeholders. He said the commission has concluded necessary…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikafi has appointed Alhaji Idi Ibrahim as the Sarkin Pawa of Lokoja Emirate. Until his appointment, the new Sarkin Pawa held the position of Secretary, Middle Belt Butchers Association. Speaking shortly after the appointment, the Maigari congratulated the new Sarkin Pawa and tasked him…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federated chapel has elected new leaders to run its affairs in the next three years.  Nationalwatch Tv reports that the election that was held in Lokoja on Monday, was witnessed by the NUJ State representatives. The election for the seven…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An orphan, Sulaiman Abubakar, has sent a passionate appeal to Nigerians for financial assistance to enable him continue his treatment at the hospital. Making the appeal during an encounter, with Nationalwatch Tv and MOHAB Foundation, at his Contonment residence in Lokoja, on Saturday, Abubakar said he lost both parents at…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State chapter of Council Of Ulama’u (KSCU), has on Sunday unveiled the 1446 Islamic calendar with a call on the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday. The Islamic new year calendar was…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a bid to ensure food sufficiency in the state, Member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Danladi Sulaiman Aguye, has distributed 600 bags of fertilizer to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Lokoja on Sunday, the Chairman, Lokoja LGA, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, who represented the lawmaker, said…

By Lami Ibrahim The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 200 suspects and recovered over 33 different brands of arms which include AK-47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, stated this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, on Friday,…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some local government workers have expressed joy following the Supreme Court verdict on LG autonomy, on Thursday, July 11. In a video circulating social media on Friday, July 12, the workers kept chanting, “Tinubu, Tinubu, Tinubu we will follow, whether he is going or not, Tinubu we will follow” while…