By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A political pressure group in Kogi West has described the recent agitation surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket by Sam Aro as “a political daydream,” insisting that no political party would hand over its ticket to an individual who allegedly did not fully participate in the primary election…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have taken the first ride in the Abuja Metro train to mark the launch of commercial operations. National Watch Tv reported that President Tinubu inaugurated the Abuja light rail on Wednesday, May 29. President Bola Tinubu had also approved the extension of free train…
By Lami Ibrahim The former Chief of Staff to the ex-Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Abdulkareem Muhammad Jami’u Asuku has mourned the passing on of Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo, father of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo whose sad event took place Monday in abuja. In a condolence message signed by Asuku and made available to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of the late Captain Aliyu Umar Hajji held an 8-day fidau prayer on Saturday at their residence on Madabo Street in Lokoja, honouring his memory. The solemn session was led by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban, who prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed nominees for appointment into the Kogi State Pension Commission and the Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement, reinforcing its constitutional mandate of oversight and legislative scrutiny. During plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, the House…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that over 70 died and over 56 injured in the tanker explosion in Niger State on Saturday. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road opposite Baddegi Station. The agency, while stating that most of the victims were burnt…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A young Nigerian, Nasiru Isiaku, has called on the public for financial assistance to enable him undergo a life-saving surgery at Shifa Hospital in Lokoja, Kogi State. Nasiru, who disclosed his condition in a video appeal, said he requires the sum of ₦1.5 million for the urgent medical procedure. He,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Leading socio-cultural organizations in the country have warned the Nigerian government against possible consequences of the recent increase in Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump price, insisting that it should return to old price. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and Arewa Youths in separate chats with Nationalwatch Tv on Saturday said failure to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Government offices in Kogi State witnessed a low turnout of workers on Tuesday as civil servants resumed duty after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The Federal Government had declared Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, as public holidays to mark the annual Muslim festival. A Correspondent of NationalWatch Tv who monitored…
By Lami Ibrahim Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have stormed the streets of Lagos State to express their grievances over the current economic hardship. They are also protesting government’s alleged failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy. The decision followed the conclusion…
