By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Residents of Lokoja went wild with jubilation on Wednesday as the Miagari, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Muhammadu Maikarfi IV, rode on a horse from Eid praying ground back To his palace. The Maigari was also joined by some of his traditional title holders. Some of the women and youth who spoke…
Chief Richard Asaje, an elder statesman from Kogi West Senatorial District has again extol’s Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s legacy, noting that he is a man of vision and action. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Chief Asaje, he praised Alhaji Yahaya Bello as a remarkable leader and who uplifted countless individuals and guided…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, launched a special team tagged the âSpecial Intervention Squadâ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja LGA chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has elected its new executive members through a consensus arrangement. The exercise, which took place on Thursday, was held at the residence of the state party leader, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Lokoja. Alhaji Hadi…
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By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The popularity of Ahmed Usman Ododo, admirably called OAU, in the political landscape of Kogi State came to the fore on Wednesday with the unprecedented crowd that graced his return home after last Fridayâs Supreme Court judgment which affirmed his victory in the stateâs November 11, 2023 governorship election. As…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The political atmosphere within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency has become increasingly tense following the unexpected resignation of Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali as Leader of the party in the constituency. Hon. Baba-Ali, a respected party stalwart and the Gabi Sayadi of Lokoja, had long been considered a…
By Lami Ibrahim The Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum (NDSF) has defended National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, describing Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s call for his removal as “outdated” and “simplistic”. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Barrister Andrew Mene, the NDSF said Senator Fadahunsi’s suggestion that only a retired military officer can lead the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A children end of the year funfair ended in tragedy in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, yesterday. A stampede at the venue of the event led to the death of more than 30, mostly children. The event was organized by Women in Need of Guidance and Support, whose founder is believed to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali, Vice Chairman of the Kogi Progressive Stakeholders Forum (KPSF) and the Gabi Sayadi of Lokoja, reaffirmed the forumâs unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubuâs second-term bid. The crucial meeting of the Kogi Progressive Stakeholders Forum was held on Wednesday at Reveton Hotel, Lokoja, bringing together key…
