By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There is a sigh of relief among residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, as prices of food items have begun to drop in major markets within the metropolis. A market survey conducted today by NationalWatch TV revealed significant reductions in the cost of staple foodstuffs, offering a measure of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Grief and sorrow have enveloped Kupa community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State following the brutal killing of two policemen and a passerby by armed assailants. The attack, which has left families and residents in shock, saw the gunmen escape with the officers’ rifles after taking their lives…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Ejeh of Ankpa, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Abubakar Sadiq Yakubu, has conferred the traditional title of Jakadan Ankpa on Sulaiman Baba Ali in recognition of his outstanding contributions to community development and his commitment to the progress of Ankpa and its people. The conferment, according to a statement…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The cry for help from a 26-year-old lady, Malama Khadijat Zuberu, suffering from a fractured leg remains unanswered, as her family once again renews their appeal to the public for urgent financial support to enable her undergo surgery at the Dala Orthopaedic Hospital in Kano. Although a publication was earlier…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Tragedy struck in Abugi, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State on Sunday when armed bandits riding on a motorcycle opened fire on security operatives, killing two policemen and a passerby. The incident occurred along Abugi-Gugurugi road, when the assailants, who were reportedly heavily armed, ambushed the officers on duty….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A midnight fire has destroyed the home of Mr. Ali Danladi Salihu on Madabo Street, Lokoja, leaving him and his family members homeless and in urgent need of assistance. The incident, which occurred last week Thursday, reduced the building to ashes before local firefighters could bring the flames under control….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In preparation for the October 11, 2025 edition of Lokoja Boat Regatta, the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), on Tuesday met with Coordinators to brief them on the Forum’s level of preparedness. Addressing the Coordinators in a meeting held at Lokoja Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Hall on Thursday, the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, has reaffirmed the traditional institution’s commitment to honouring individuals who contribute significantly to the development of the Lokoja Kingdom, Kogi State, and humanity at large. The monarch stated this on Saturday at the turbanning ceremony of Alhaji Abdulkarim Umar, as…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly promoted Commissioner of Police (CP), Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi on Sunday held a thanksgiving service for his promotion. The thanksgiving service, which took place at his family residence in Karaworo, Lokoja, celebrated God’s faithfulness over his promotion. He noted that returning thanks to God became necessary, adding that he…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was a very colourful and memorable occasion for Alhaji Sadiq Abubakar Tanimu, when he was turbaned as the Barde of Lokoja by His Highness the Maigari Of Lokoja His Highness Dr. Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, on Saturday. The historic event, was graced by prominent personalities from all walks of…
