By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of the late Alhaji Umar Gimba, aged 50, on Wednesday held a Fidau (third-day) prayer at his Ibaji Quarters residence in Lokoja, Kogi State. The solemn event drew relatives, friends, political associates, and community members, who gathered to pray for the repose of his soul and console the…
By Abu Micheal. There is no need crying over split milk. The victory of Sen. Abubakar Ohere, truncated by the Court was no doubt a set back when juxtaposed with the mileage he covered in his brief stay in the 10th Senate. While it was safe to say that Sen. Ohere laid some of the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Panic and confusion enveloped the Lokoja Area Office of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Tuesday when a staff member, Ibrahim Ahmed, reportedly collapsed after hearing reports of a mass sack within the company. Ahmed, who serves in the Distribution Department, was said to have slumped after receiving information…
As the race for the Lokoja I State Constituency seat gathers momentum, APC stalwart and Lokoja Ward ‘E’ native, Adams Sale Bala, popularly known as Bala Justice, says his decision to contest is born out of a genuine call from his people who yearn for quality representation. In this exclusive chat with NationalWatch TV, he…
By Abu Micheal The Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency has been instrumental in cementing Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo’s legacy as a people-centric leader. Through the agency’s initiatives, Kogi State has witnessed a surge in community development projects, empowering local communities and improving the quality of life for its citizens. Governor Ododo’s vision for…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ₦3.8 million ransom meant for their release. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi. According to the statement, the operation was carried out on…
By Lami Ibrahim Supporters of NationalWatch Newspaper publisher, Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab, have faulted the recent claim by Bala Salisu describing the journalist as a non-indigene of Lokoja, calling the remark false, divisive, and politically motivated. In a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, the supporters said Bala Salisu’s outburst was a…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab, Publisher, National Watch My attention has been drawn to a long, winding, and self-congratulatory statement credited to Hon. Alhaji Nasiru Bala Salisu (Katukan Lakwaja) reacting to my report titled “No Political Value, No Award: Lokoja Residents Back Adamu’s Snub of Disloyal Ex–Chairman.” Ordinarily, I would have ignored the rambling epistle…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja Ward ‘E’ have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office, while declaring that it is now the rightful turn of Ward ‘E’ to produce the next member representing Lokoja 1 State…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Community leaders in Lokoja Ward D on Sunday held a crucial security meeting aimed at addressing rising cases of indiscipline and security concerns within the community. The meeting, held at the Hangwan Kura open space, had in attendance the Hakimi of Ward D, Alhaji Isah Nasidi, the Lokoja Local Government…
