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…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, has been honoured with a humanitarian award by the Kogi State APC Youth Wing at a colourful ceremony in Lokoja yesterday. Speaking on the award, the APC Youth Leader, Muhammed Umar Muhammad, said the humanitarian award…
By Lami Ibrahim A civil society group, Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), has demanded the removal Joe Ajero as Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, accusing him of misusing his office and engaging in partisan politics. The group’s call comes amid misguided press statement released by the NLC President Joe Ajero regarding the suspension of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), is set to host the 6th edition of Boat Regatta funfair on Saturday October 11, 2025 at the Kabawa Waterfront, Lokoja. The LFP Regatta Coordinator, Alhaji Nda Umar announced the date shortly after the meeting of the stakeholders, held at Lokoja Local Government Education…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The remains of the late Etsu of Elaite, Alhaji Ahmed Aminu Akwu, have been buried in Elaite village, Kogi State. He died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. He passed away at the age of 52 after spending 23 years on the throne. The funeral prayer, led by the Magajin-Gari…
