By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An alleged case of forgery aimed at overturning the outcome of the concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) Kogi West Senatorial primary election has been uncovered, with party stakeholders accusing members of the Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Electoral Primary Committee of forging the signature of the returning officer and replacing the original…
The trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continued on Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, 2026, before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendering additional bank records as evidence. At the resumed hearing, the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja branch of the National Council of Muslim Youths Organizations (NACOMYO) on Saturday held its 5th Annual Islamic Youth Summit, with participants offering prayers for peace, unity, and development in Nigeria. The event, which took place at Majesty International College, Lokongoma, Lokoja, attracted Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Member representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, has flagged off the distribution of food items and other relief materials valued at about ₦1 billion to widows and constituents across the constituency as part of activities marking the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The countdown to the 7th OJN Annual Symposium has gathered fresh momentum as more distinguished personalities and influential leaders continue to pledge their support and confirm their participation in the highly anticipated event. The latest to throw his weight behind the symposium is Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris (MAAI), the Kogi…
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…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a decisive move to ensure uninterrupted water supply during the festive period, the Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk, FNSE, on Tuesday night, December 24, 2025, paid an unscheduled visit to staff of the Kogi State Water Board to assess compliance with the directive for…
It has been brought to my attention by my media team, that in an unfortunate turn of events, certain statements, publications and opinions of some groups of individuals against certain representatives of the people of Kogi West are being ascribed to my person. First, Let me state categorically that any individual or groups of people…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Central Anniversary Planning Committee of the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi on Sunday, unveiled the activities lined up for his one year anniversary scheduled to commence tomorrow. The committee at a press conference held in Lokoja said the 6-day events will kickstart on Monday, 6th January…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has received the pioneer Chairman of the APC in Kogi State, Hon. Hadi Ametuo, during a courtesy “homecoming” visit, describing the meeting as a significant step…
