Matthew Tonlagha celebrates 50th birthday in style

By Lami Ibrahim Beyond Nigeria’s borders, Tonlagha has emerged as an informal yet effective citizen diplomat. Through international engagements and policy advocacy, he contributes to shaping Nigeria’s global image, strengthening bilateral conversations and promoting economic diplomacy. In an era when official channels alone cannot capture the full spectrum of global influence, individuals like Tonlagha help…

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Ramadan: Kutepa Outreach Flags Off Distribution of ₦50m Food Items to Muslims as Traders Thank Maigari for Award of Contract

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Isah Kutepa Outreach has flagged off the distribution of food items worth ₦50 million to Muslims in Lokoja as part of efforts to support vulnerable residents during the holy month of Ramadan. The flag-off ceremony, held at the International Market Lokoja, attracted traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries who gathered…

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Alleged ₦10.27bn Fraud: Ali Bello’s Co-Accused Admits Statements Were Voluntary

By Inuwa Danladi  The ongoing ₦10.27 billion alleged fraud trial involving Kogi State Chief of Staff, Ali Bello, witnessed dramatic developments on Wednesday as his co-defendant, Dauda Sulaiman, admitted in court that the statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were voluntary. The admission was made before Justice James Omotosho of…

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Governor Ododo Commends Joint Military Success Against Banditry, Praises Rescue of Victims

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Governor, Usman Ahmed Ododo has applauded a coordinated security operation that successfully dismantled armed bandit camps and rescued kidnapped victims, describing the mission as a “milestone in the fight for peace and security.” The joint operation, involving the Nigerian Army alongside other federal security agencies and local security…

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Kogi Council of Ulama’u Flags Off Ramadan Lecture Series in Lokoja, Urges Preachers to Advocate Peace

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Council of Ulama’u on Monday flagged off its annual Ramadan Lecture Series at the Lokoja Central Mosque, calling on Islamic preachers to use the holy month as a platform to promote peace, unity, and moral guidance. The programme began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed…

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JUST IN: Tension Boils Over as Lokoja Light Up Movement, KEDL Clash During Meeting

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A joint meeting between the management of Kogi Electricity Distribution Limited (KEDL) and members of the Lokoja Light Up Movement turned chaotic on Monday following heated exchanges over the persistent blackout in Lokoja. The meeting, convened as a follow-up engagement to earlier complaints by residents, reportedly degenerated into a physical…

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