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Interview with NationalWatch Newspaper By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim spoke with NationalWatch Newspaper on his ambition, plans for the constituency, and expectations ahead of the House of Representatives election. Congratulations on receiving your Certificate…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Da’iratul Tijjaniya on Friday held the 15th edition of its annual Zikirin Kubura to commemorate the first Friday of the 1448 Hijrah Islamic calendar. The spiritual gathering, held at the palace of the Maigari of Lokoja, brought together Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, clerics and hundreds of Muslim faithful…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi West Progressive Vanguard (KWPV) has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the general public to disregard what it described as government-sponsored social media reports targeting Senator Sunday Karimi, insisting that he remains the party’s candidate. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday,…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Tension gripped Kabba on Friday as scores of youths and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stormed the palace of the Obaro of Kabba, disrupting an alleged meeting convened to endorse a candidate for the Kogi West Senatorial District ticket. Eyewitnesses said the protesters mobilised to the palace after…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Prince Olatunji Olusoji has congratulated the Project Coordinator of Kogi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Barr. Ladi Jatto, on his recognition with the 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award. In a congratulatory message, Prince Olatunji described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of Barr. Jatto’s dedication, professionalism, and outstanding…

… Pledges to Deliver Dividends of Democracy, Drive Grassroots Development and Inclusive Governance Across the Constituency By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has presented the Certificate of Return to Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim as its duly elected candidate for the Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Sarkin Kpata of Lokoja, Alhaji Ali Yaro, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of theft at the Kpata Market waterfront, alleging that young men and women regularly steal traders’ goods whenever boats arrive on market days. Speaking with NationalWatch Tv, the traditional ruler called on the government to…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The media team of Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has explained why he is considered the best candidate to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives. In a statement signed by Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim and made…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of late Aisha Aminu Nasidi has held a special Fidau prayer in her honour in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The prayer session took place at the Late Musa Nasidi Masjid in Angwan Kura, Lokoja, where family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers gathered to pray for the repose…

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab His Royal Majesty, Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu, the Ohimegye Igu Koton Karfe, has directed that the proposed coronation of the Ohinoyi of Egbura Lokoja be put on hold with immediate effect. The decision follows consultations with government officials, traditional rulers, and stakeholders of the Egbura Miyakani community at a meeting…