By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hon. Danladi Ali Adamu, Deputy Leader, Lokoja Local Government Legislative Council and Councillor representing Ward ‘D’ has called on Nigerians with means, to support the needy and vulnerable in their various communities. Adamu made the call on Saturday, at Angwaun- Kura, open space in Lokoja, while speaking at an empowerment…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed the five-man nominees of the State Oil Producing Development Commission. The lawmakers on July 24 received Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s nomination for the Commission. Consequently, the nominees were screened on Friday morning and confirmed during the plenary. This is coming few days…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The compound of the former Hakimi of Ward ‘B’ in Lokoja, late Alhaji Baba Alabi of Cantonment street, in Lokoja was filled to its capacity as the family members held an 8-Days fidau prayer for the late Zainab ibrahim Abdulsalaam who died on 19th July 2025 at the age of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Excitement rented the air on Saturday, at the 2025 prize giving and graduation ceremony of Muna International Comprehensive Academy, Lokoja as the students and pupils gaily dressed, turned out to celebrate the end of the academic year. The colourful and fun event brought together teachers, parents and well-wishers in the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Pupils of Rukaiya Kutepa Islamic Memorial School, located at Karaworo in Lokoja, Kogi State, reveled in excitement on Saturday as they celebrated their first graduation with a vibrant funfair. The event featured the presentation of substantial prizes to the valedictorian and salutatorian of each class. Dressed in their finest attire,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Four Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further weakening the opposition’s grip in the Senate. The defectors are Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), Ekong Sampson (Akwa Ibom South), Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), and Olubiyi Oluwole…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There was drama at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to the premises. The senator arrived at the gate accompanied by activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The graduating students and alumni of St. Mary Universal Basic Education Junior Secondary School in Lokoja were presented with different prizes for their outstanding performances at the school’s 14th valedictory service and graduation ceremony on Tuesday. The venue of the ceremony, was a sight to behold as parents, students and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Amid rain, some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstrators, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, held placards and chanted solidarity songs as they stood in the rain,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly elected Chairman of the Lokoja Association of Phone Technician and Accessories Dealer (APTAD), Gimba Ibrahim Danladi, has promised to run an inclusive and accountable leadership, even as he commended the developmental stride of the Kogi. State, Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. In an interview with him on Monday shortly…
